Medical Deferment over substance use

PilotGuy81

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I went for my 3rd class renewal and said yes to 18N. On the medical history. I’ve only smoked marijuana a few times. I have never had any legal troubles of any kind, it was self submission. The AME wasn’t too sure what to do since my issue was not event based so he called the Regional Office and they told him to defer my medical certificate.

I have contacted AOPAs medical and legal team and they referred me to an attorney.

AOPAs medical department said it wouldn’t be that big of a deal that the FAA would probably have me do a personal statement, and visit a substance abuse psychiatrist.

At this point I’m just waiting for the letter in the mail to reply to from the FAA.
 
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