Alex Is it illegal to use marijuana at the VA?
The use or possession of marijuana is prohibited at all VA medical centers, locations and grounds. When you are on VA grounds it is federal law that is in force, not the laws of the state. Veterans who are VA employees are subject to drug testing under the terms of employment.
What happens if you test positive for marijuana in Virginia?
Under the new Virginia employment protections law, if the employee discloses that he or she has a medical marijuana card, and the drug test then comes back positive for marijuana, the employer may not terminate or discipline the employee solely on the basis of the positive test.
What do Veterans need to know about marijuana?
VA providers can and do discuss marijuana use with Veterans as part of comprehensive care planning, and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Some things Veteran need to know about marijuana and the VA: Veterans will not be denied VA benefits because of marijuana use.
Can a VA employee be subject to drug testing?
Veterans who are VA employees are subject to drug testing under the terms of employment. To send a secure email, use VA’s Ask a Question – IRIS (a secure website contracted to VA). Please do not include personal data or information.
Under the new Virginia employment protections law, if the employee discloses that he or she has a medical marijuana card, and the drug test then comes back positive for marijuana, the employer may not terminate or discipline the employee solely on the basis of the positive test.
What do you need to know about marijuana and the VA?
Some things Veteran need to know about marijuana and the VA: Veterans will not be denied VA benefits because of marijuana use. Veterans are encouraged to discuss marijuana use with their VA providers.
When does marijuana go into effect in Virginia?
Here’s what employers in Virginia need to know about these changes once they go into effect on July 1. Under current Virginia law, possession of marijuana is punishable by a maximum fine of $500 and a maximum 30-day jail sentence for a first offense.
What kind of drug testing does the va Do?
Much of the testing in both civilian and VA and military settings is done with a standardized 4 drug detection kit. The test of your urine would show the presence of narcotics (Vicodin, Oxycontin, morphine, etc.). marijuana, cocaine (or crack) and amphetamines. In some tests benzodiazepines (Valium and similar) may be detected.