Among consumers of cannabis for recreational use and those following a therapy based on therapeutic cannabis, there are more and more people who (rightly) ask themselves: "But If I take cannabis I can donate blood?" The answer is yes, but let's see why.
Cannabis and blood donation: can it be done?
Age between 18 and 65 years, minimum weight of 50kg, normal blood pressure and absence of chronic pathologies. There are few requirements needed to donate blood: a practice of extreme altruism that benefits both the donor and the recipient.
Because if a blood donation can save lives after an accident or during surgery, it is also good for donor for several reasons, including:
- activate the metabolismIn fact, a single donation can burn up to 650 calories, as the body must "work" to replace it
- the donor is subjected to periodic checks to monitor his health status, which therefore guarantee a sort of free prevention
- more aware and controlled, donors are more incentivized to adopt a healthy lifestyle
- prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases and reduce the possibility of developing type II diabetes
But let's get back to our question: "I can donate blood what if I take cannabis?". As anticipated, the answer is yes, and the reason is rather simple.
The intake of cannabis occurs for different ways compared to intramuscular and intravenous, such as inhaled, oral or topical, so there are no problems.
However, using common sense is essential in these situations. Because if we follow a treatment plan that involves the use of THCHowever, it is best to consult your doctor first. The same caution that should also characterize the people they hire alcohol.
However, the last word always belongs to the transfusion doctor, who will express his opinion on whether or not the transfusion should be performed.
