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[drug_mentor]

Busty I hardly think that it is reasonable to expect that just because you, who by your own admission uses drugs relatively infrequently, has managed to get away with nothing drug related on your medical record that the majority of drug users will be able to and I hardly see who can hide their habits from the system the most as fair elimination in which drug users get transplants and which ones don't.

A few years ago I went to my GP as a confessed habitual cannabis user to obtain a short term prescription for diazepam to aid me in cessation of my habit. You have to consider stuff like this that can come up on someones medical records and given the Governments general irrationality towards drug use it is a valid fear that petty shit like that could come back to bite you in the ass. You might not be too worried as someone who has managed to get away with a squeaky clean record but there are those like me who already have drug related shit on their medical records that have good reason to find this a little bit concerning.

Aside from anything else this is a HUGE potential barrier to those considering seeking help for addiction and in that respect I feel any mild social benefit from giving organs to people less likely to damage them would be largely offset by the reduction in problematic drug users seeking help alone.

 

[Divine Moments]

I know-stupid. But I a have learnt my lesson.

Pity our society prefers punishment to rehabilitation (though the tide is very slowly turning)

 

[puckboy]

Reminds me of this thread --> http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/threads/...cond-liver-transplant?highlight=claire+murray

That particular girl (Claire Murray) was a known heroin addict and still managed to receive a 1st liver transplant although the drug use prevented her from being eligible for a 2nd which created much controversy. She also suffered from a congenital defect that caused her blood to clot easily which eventually led to her death. The media focused heavily on her drug use which created a huge public debate on whether drug addicts should receive organ transplants and the issue of organ donations in general.

I suspect her liver failed due to Hep C caught through IV drug use or from a congenital problem as I find it hard to believe heroin alone would cause a liver to fail. But the point is in regard to this thread is that even though she had a history of (hard) drug use she still managed to receive a liver. It was an interesting case that is related to this so I thought I'd link the thread.

It's my opinion that things aren't as grim as this thread makes out. If you're a current drug user you will no doubt be very low on the list, yes - but I highly doubt a history of drug use will prevent you from EVER receiving an organ if you needed it, that is absolutely ridiculous. I'd have to be very cynical and paranoid to believe that (and I am already a bit of both those things heh) Though of course it is all about risk vs reward so age, current health and lifestyle are all factors that must be considered when sorting out 'the list'. Unfortunately this means some degree of discrimination will take place as it is simply the nature of the beast. It really is a shame more people aren't organ donors then things like this wouldn't even be an issue.

 

[What was it?]

Reminds me of this thread --> http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/threads/...cond-liver-transplant?highlight=claire+murray

That particular girl (Claire Murray) was a known heroin addict and still managed to receive a 1st liver transplant although the drug use prevented her from being eligible for a 2nd which created much controversy. She also suffered from a congenital defect that caused her blood to clot easily which eventually led to her death. The media focused heavily on her drug use which created a huge public debate on whether drug addicts should receive organ transplants and the issue of organ donations in general.

I suspect her liver failed due to Hep C caught through IV drug use or from a congenital problem as I find it hard to believe heroin alone would cause a liver to fail. But the point is in regard to this thread is that even though she had a history of (hard) drug use she still managed to receive a liver. It was an interesting case that is related to this so I thought I'd link the thread.

It's my opinion that things aren't as grim as this thread makes out. If you're a current drug user you will no doubt be very low on the list, yes - but I highly doubt a history of drug use will prevent you from EVER receiving an organ if you needed it, that is absolutely ridiculous. I'd have to be very cynical and paranoid to believe that (and I am already a bit of both those things heh) Though of course it is all about risk vs reward so age, current health and lifestyle are all factors that must be considered when sorting out 'the list'. Unfortunately this means some degree of discrimination will take place as it is simply the nature of the beast. It really is a shame more people aren't organ donors then things like this wouldn't even be an issue.

Let's hope....hopefully from your mouth into god's ear.