Medical History from Pilot Applicant Seeking Airman Medical Certification
Item 18o: Alcohol dependence or Abuse
Apr 2014
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18.o. Alcohol dependence or abuse. Instructions are the same as for (Item 18.n.) which is repeated here for convenience:
FAA Definitions: Substance Dependence; or failed a drug test ever; or substance abuse or use of illegal substance in the last 2 years. "Substance" includes alcohol and other drugs (e.g., PCP, sedatives and hypnotics, anxiolytics, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, hallucinogens, and other psychoactive drugs or chemicals). For a "yes" answer to Item 18.n. (or this question 18.o), the AME should obtain a detailed description of the history. A history of substance dependence or abuse is disqualifying. The AME must defer issuance of a certificate if there is doubt concerning an applicant's substance use. (See Item 47 Psychiatric)
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