Consequences...

Maybe theres a thread for this already I tried to found it but I failed... so Here I am asking this question...

2 weeks ago I applied and was granted a recommendation for MMJ from Medican and I was wondering whether or not it has an effect on my eligibility to jobs say in the medical field? In other words is my name in some sort of database or something where an institution will deny me employment or other things because I am a MMJ Patient?

p.s. I ask this because I had to sign a form saying that the clinic was allowed to relinquish my information or something like that and the note i received saying I was recommended for MMJ also said that it would go on my Permanent record...

Maybe I"m just a paranoid person who knows...? what do you think?

I've heard of a case where someone got fired from his job b/c he got a MMJ card. He took it to the courts and lost.

And who knows how many companies won't hire you b/c of it.

that sure sucks:(

Well, my hypothesis would be that it really depends on the job.

As long as your not a spaceman/doctor than I wouldn't worry.

What I'm trying to say is if your job has a significant role on society they may have an issue with it.

the price of freedom can be high for some

OK thanks for your input... But what i was trying to ask is if anyone knows whether or not the company/agency can know without you telling them or turning out positive on a test?

Man that blows... I'm sure doctors or nurse practitioners can have a drink on a friday night.... UNfair how they can't smoke a bowl on a friday night too ya know?... BUt then again I can understand the regulations on that... I wouldn't want a pot head surgeon cutting me open...

I'll say first that I'm not too informed about Medicann and their policies. What I do know is if you just have your doctor's rec, then the company/agency you're attempting to work for should/would have no idea about your medical history. Now if you apply for the State ID card, your name is going to be put in the system and this MAY or MAY NOT affect you in any way. And this is more for the government's sake, rather than a potential employee.

But let's say you just got a county card, then no one's going to know except for them and them only. But like I said, I'm not too sure about Medicann's policies and whether or not they put your name in some kind of system. Honestly, though, I really wouldn't worry about it too much. Our current president used to snort coke, but hey, he's still the friggin' president of the United States.

THanx for your words of consolation man... and you're right thats what I told myself all along. I just wanted to know other peoples opinions. I figured because it's a medicine its reserved knowledge for the care giver and the patient in essence... but I had to sign a paper saying that medicann can disclose info about my recommendations (this was to have the benefit of a 24 hour confirmation for dispensaries) so I was trippin. thanx for all your input guys I really appreciate it. :D

Here in Washington there is no database. Its strictly between you and your doctor which legally thats the way it has to remain without a court order. But MMJ is not a legal defense for testing positive on a UA. Every MMJ patient that is working a job should read up in our drug testing section to keep yourself safe.:jointsmile:

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Originally Posted by killerweed420

Here in Washington there is no database. Its strictly between you and your doctor which legally thats the way it has to remain without a court order. But MMJ is not a legal defense for testing positive on a UA. Every MMJ patient that is working a job should read up in our drug testing section to keep yourself safe.:jointsmile:

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WEll I hope its that way here in Cali of course i'm going to abstain from it a month prior my test and de-tox and I figure when I pass they won't care anymore ya know? Thanx for the reassurance though. :hippy:

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Originally Posted by JADelic

Man that blows... I'm sure doctors or nurse practitioners can have a drink on a friday night.... UNfair how they can't smoke a bowl on a friday night too ya know?... BUt then again I can understand the regulations on that... I wouldn't want a pot head surgeon cutting me open...

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Would you want an alcoholic surgeon cutting you open?

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Originally Posted by JADelic

Maybe theres a thread for this already I tried to found it but I failed... so Here I am asking this question...

2 weeks ago I applied and was granted a recommendation for MMJ from Medican and I was wondering whether or not it has an effect on my eligibility to jobs say in the medical field? In other words is my name in some sort of database or something where an institution will deny me employment or other things because I am a MMJ Patient?

p.s. I ask this because I had to sign a form saying that the clinic was allowed to relinquish my information or something like that and the note i received saying I was recommended for MMJ also said that it would go on my Permanent record...

Maybe I"m just a paranoid person who knows...? what do you think?

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Sorry if this is off topic, but which office did you go to for medicann?

I say dont ask and dont tell.

An MMJ rec will absolutely positively show up on any background check performed by any reasonabley competant investigator for any reason.

It'll also show up on a CORI- which is a precondition for a lot of fields.

Just sayin'.

I wouldnt worry bout it
if ya have the card your good

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what about a pothead heart sugeon

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what about a brain surgeon on weed

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are ya kiddin me



What about a musician on pot!


theys corrupting our ears



dont worry you will b okay


herb nation has yo back

I hope

If you did not sign up for state card (DATABASE), you should be ok. Maybe you have heard of HIPPA. I'm sure the physician has. LOL.

i'm probably a paranoid person too, but. at first i was thinking, (probably like a lot of others), that it wouldn't be a good idea not to get a card. i'd just rather be invisable,then i realized, when the feds raid the dispensories (sp) they get most of your info anyway. at least enough to figure out who you are.

they cannot 'come get' anyone that ez there are laws in the Consituition to
protect us citizens


if they wanna b butt heads blame the carriers/server

how DO YOU SPELL revolution

Im in pain and med mj helps
home personal use only

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Originally Posted by rhizome

An MMJ rec will absolutely positively show up on any background check performed by any reasonabley competant investigator for any reason.

It'll also show up on a CORI- which is a precondition for a lot of fields.

Just sayin'.

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not sure i understand this. How can medical information show up on anything. I have asthma and medication for it. how would that private info show up on any background check? what about patient privacy rights? Hippa? yeah im sure the gov't could kick in the door and take whatever list they want, but an employment background check. really?

Yes & Yea! No can Federal position & in some other cases state! Mmj is frowned upon by most, remember its a schedule I Drug!

Sic Semper Tyranus

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