Drug Abuse/Addiction Response by Medical Examiner

[Nyla J 7]

Beneficiary- Mexico 

Husband tried cocaine in the past. He will be truthful at the interview.

I've seen posts addressing admission to marijuana and it appears the routine response is to ban the applicant for 6 months to a year coupled with regular drug testing.  But what about cocaine? Anyone know what the response is for that?

Also my husband was convicted of  simple possession of marijuana 11 years ago, he didn't do jail time, only 2 years probation. So we are anticipating the ban for that ... but we are still wondering what the response is to cocaine. 

TIA

[JeanneAdil 6,724]

He must be truthful at the medical exam about any prior or current use

blood testing for illegal drugs is a normal part of the exam 

 

Immigration now uses the following criteria as defined in Chapter 8

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-8

 

In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed the Technical Instructions on how a civil surgeon determines whether an applicant is a drug abuser or drug addict. ^[3] The civil surgeon must now make this determination according to the DSM as specified in the Technical Instructions. ^[4] 

 

 

How does the DSM-5 define addiction?

 

Cravings and urges to use the substance. Not managing to do what you should at work, home, or school because of substance use. Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships. Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use.Mar 21, 2020

 

What are the 10 classes of drugs that are included in the DSM-5?

 

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), substance-related disorders are categorized into 10 classes based on use of the following substances: alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco, ..

 

of which Cocaine is a stimulant

 

His medical,  blood work,  the dr's evaluation and the CO will determine the outcome of his interview 

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