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Can a drug user donate blood after used?
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No: If you mean IV drug use, then the red cross excludes IV drug users since the risk of HIV is higher.
Answered 3/2/2019
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No: Drug abuse, especially intravenous drug use is reason for permanent deferment.
Answered 3/6/2019
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