Question regarding drug/mental health history and K-1

[CFinley37 1]

I am worried about the medical or any other instances where the question of previous drug usage may arise. 11 years ago i self admitted myself into a mental health ward after my first and only experience with mushrooms, i had smoked a little pot around that time too and admitted such to the doctors while at the hospital. I have since never touched anything again. While there the doctors started with me having a drug induced psychosis but later settled on it just being an anxiety attack i was having, all in all i spent around 2 months at the hospital.

I have no idea to what extent the drug usage was mentioned in the records kept at the time and am really concerned about this being brought up. Should i see my doctor about getting a drug test soon? In regards to the mental health issues i have read that i should bring a letter from my GP saying i am not a harm to myself or others, should i be concerned about my mental health history or will such a letter be enough? In the UK if that helps.

[M*M* 0]

Hi there,

I would be surprised if this was an issue. At my medical appointment (in NZ) the doctor was mostly concerned about my vaccinations and whether or not I could be carrying TB. I don't recall any discussion of mental health or drug use. As far as I know, the doctor would be concerned if you are currently a drug user/abuser. You haven't used drugs for over a decade, so this shouldn't be a concern. If it's easy for you, it probably wouldn't hurt to bring a note from your primary physician and/or a clear drug test. It's been a few years since I've been through the K1 process, any VJers with more recent experience may be able to provide more information. Wishing you the best!

ETA: Added comment about the Dr. being concerned about drug abuse.

Edited September 9, 2015 by M*M*