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Does marajuana show up on a yearly physical?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Only if a: screen for drugs of abuse was ordered. Not usually standard.

Answered 8/11/2014

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not usually: Unless there's been a particular request for a drug screening, no. It might be that a yearly exam set up by an employer or a school could include that, but you'd not be alone and others would probably talk about it. But, you raise the issue of anxiety over legal risks. I look forward to legalization, but until it happens - it is risky and maybe foolish. Be careful. Be well. Take care.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Not usually checked.: A urinalysis done at a routine physical usually is checked for protein, sugar, blood and infection. If you are high, however, your doctor may detect this by physical signs and ask you about it. A test for marijuana would be a separate test, and it is recommend the doctor disclose this to the patient before ordering the test. Ask you doctor. An exam for work or insurance is different.

Answered 8/11/2014

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Physical for who: Employment physicals often require a drug screen. If you must get one for work, expect it. Most localities would otherwise require that you provide a written authorization for drug testing, it is not done as part of a routine physical with your doc.

Answered 4/2/2017

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