Eligibility: drugs and alcohol
If you have ever used illegal drugs by injection (intravenous drug use), you are not eligible to donate.
People who use cannabis and/or consume alcohol can be eligible to donate, but must not be impaired or under the influence at the time of donation.
Alcohol
Donors must not be impaired at the time of donation as this prevents us from obtaining informed consent.
Cannabis
Individuals who use cannabis may be eligible to donate. Donors must not be impaired at the time of donation as this prevents us from obtaining informed consent.
Cocaine
Individuals who use cocaine may be eligible to donate as long as the drug was not used by injection. Donors must not be impaired at the time of donation as this prevents us from obtaining informed consent. Donors who have ever used intravenous cocaine (by injection) are not eligible to donate.
Injection or intravenous drug use
Those who have a history of intravenous drug use (injecting into a vein) are not eligible to donate because of the possibility of transmitting an infection.
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