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In particular you can't get any kind of security clearance if you have any history of cannabis usage, as far as I know. I wanted to enlist in the military a few
by jolux 6y ago
In particular you can't get any kind of security clearance if you have any history of cannabis usage, as far as I know. I wanted to enlist in the military a few years ago but unfortunately my history with weed means I'm more or less excluded, I think.
- PopeDotNinja 6y agoDid you actually try applying? I think they are looking for candidness and some distance between you & the chronic. If you say you used to smoke, but quit two years ago and don’t miss it at all, that’s different than wearing a 420BlazeIt t-shirt to the interview and saying you haven’t smoked in almost an hour.
- jolux 6y agoI haven't tried applying, no. I did some research into it and it seemed dicey. I also have friends with clearance who say it's a complete tossup depending on who you talk to.
- PopeDotNinja 6y agoIf you had a 50/50 chance, would you go for it? I guess your answer shows how much you really want it. No shame I’m not wanting it THAT bad.
- jolux 6y agoIt seemed less than 50/50 from discussing it with friends. I don’t know, maybe it’s still worth a shot.
- paulmd 6y agoMy understanding is those are the rules for automatic approval of a clearance and if you respond with drug use then you will be initially denied and then they will take a look at your specific circumstance. Marijuana usage is so pervasive that they basically can't exclude anyone who's ever used it, instead they want to see that it's been at least a year (preferably more) since you've used it and you will probably get approved. "Harder" drugs they are more strict on. If you just smoked pot in college no worries, you'll be fine.