Drugs Use

You cannot give blood if you have ever injected or been injected with drugs that were not prescribed by a registered medical practitioner, even once or a long time ago. This includes body-building drugs & injectable tanning agents.

You cannot give blood for 14 days if you have taken ecstasy.

You cannot give blood if you are under the influence of any recreational drug.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service values the privacy of donors. All interviews are conducted in private and donor confidentiality is always maintained.

If you have any other question concerning drugs, please call our Donor Infoline 1800 731 137.

You cannot give blood for 4 months if you have snorted cocaine or any other drug.

You have taken part in Chemsex i.e. have used drugs (other than cannabis, alcohol, Viagra or other medication for erectile dysfunction) before or during sex to enhance sexual experience. 

*Chemsex is a type of sexual activity where people take certain drugs to enhance their sexual experiences, and let them have sex for longer or with more people.  Drugs associated with chemsex include methamphetamine, mephedrone, GHB and other drugs.

NB:  If you were injected or injected yourself with drugs during Chemsex even once or a long time ago you will never be able to donate.