Originally Posted by
walknbluez
I know this is an old thread but it has brought up additional questions regarding MJ use and the FAA physical. Is a one time use of cannibis a disqualifier?
The way I'm reading the regulations (Part 67, neurologic here's the link):
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-1...part-67#67.209
It says "No substance abuse within the preceding 2 years DEFINED as:" and then the four definitions are (I'm paraphrasing):
1. Use of substance in a situation in which that use was physically hazardous. So a one time use at home would not qualify?
2. positive drug result. (Assuming no test taken)
3. misuse of a substance that makes the person unable to perfrom duties going forward. Is a one time use considered "misuse"?
The reason I'm asking is because I know of a teenager interesting in flight training that does not use or abuse MJ or alcohol, but took a gummy one time during a bout of nausea, which was also his first time, and then never did it again. So this thread has me interested in this question.
Shouldn't be a big issue. But I'd probably recommend talking to an independent aviation medical consultant before applying for an FAA medical. You don't want to unnecessarily trigger lengthy and expensive substance mitigation requirements. That would probably take a couple years anyway.