Can I join the Military with past Drug Use?

Question

Can I join the Military with past Drug Use?

Answer 1

a. "Have you ever used drugs?"



b. "Have you been charged with or convicted of a drug or drug related offense?"



If the answer to these two questions is yes, then you can expect to have to complete a drug abuse screening form, detailing the specific circumstances of your drug usage. The military service will then make a determination as to whether or not your previous drug usage is a bar to service in that particular branch of the military. In most cases, a person who experimented with "non-hard" drugs (pot) in the past will be allowed to enlist. Anything more than experimentation may very well be a bar to enlistment.



be advised that conviction may well bar your enlistment, and will prevent security clearances.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

as long as your not a addict, or have it in your blood now...they well never know..or care.. if you did it while in high school....who hasn't done it in high school?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

depends on how many times total you used it, what you have done since you quit, how long ago you quit and were you ever arrested for any drug related charges.



a Waiver is not completely impossible to get, but due to recruiting being so high, it will be harder to get.

Answer 6

Past usage of marijuana does not exclude someone from enlisting in the military. I would not suggest lying to a recruiter on any subject, as that would lead you to be removed from the military if the lie is ever discovered. Don't do it again, and talk to your local recruiter for more information. Below is an excerpt from AFI 36-2002 with the exact wording:



A2.1. Ineligibility Conditions. Applicant is ineligible to enlist when one of the following conditions (refer questionable cases to HQ SAF/DPXFA for paragraphs A2.1.1. - A2.1.5.) exists:



A2.1.1. Intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any time during enlistment processing or has been involved with narcotics, dangerous drugs, diagnosed as an alcoholic or alcohol abuser

or who self-admits to alcoholism or alcohol abuse, or has had a positive Drug and Alcohol Test (DAT). Forward waivers of preservice drug use or involvement for other than marijuana through AFRS channels to HQ AFRS/CC. They will consider waivers only for limited preservice use of amphetamines, barbiturates or unprescribed anabolic androgenic steroid usage. Marijuana usage after signing AF Form 2030, USAF Drug and Alcohol Abuse Certificate, makes the applicant ineligible for enlistment or waiver consideration. A positive DAT renders an applicant ineligible for waiver consideration. An applicant who completes treatment for alcoholism will be considered for waiver after 2

years alcohol free.



This is AF policy, each component will have their own direction, but the AF is generally the strictest service in these regards. Good luck!

Answer 7

It is refreshing to see wanting to enlist. If you are asked if you have used drugs in the past don't lie. All the recruiters that I have talked with all could sense if someone was not telling the truth, It must be a requirement for the job. When thy ask if you ever used drugs,and thy will, answer them truthfully. You can even add that it has been how long it has been. Thy will respect that. Just remember that some drugs stay in your system for a long time. For I have tried it and enlisted in navy in 1974. Sim-fer Fi.

Answer 8

if i were you i would quit the smoking and join the army then

Answer 9

Of course you can join the army and marines after using marijuana in the past. People join the army after using drugs that are considered much worse. Military boot camp is considered a reform program. They do drug test you and I have had friends who have had marijuana in their system from before they started the program and it was detected during. They don't hold it against you for your usage before hand but they don't allow drug usage while enlisted.

Answer 10

yes you can join. dont stress over it. yes you need to be completely honest with your recruiter (trust me the military can find out anything they want to about you if they chose to dig deep enough) about everything and let him or her know. FROM THAT POINT ON it will be a dont ask dont tell type of situation. when going threw meps sometimes you will get asked tricked questions such as, "so tell me about your prior drug use." just make sure you answers are always consistent to the paper work you filled out with your recruiter. ie you have never done drugs.

Answer 11

If you've never been caught with it, you have no criminal record and you can pass a UA, then there is no reason they wouldn't let you in. Just tell them the truth and let them know that you have no interest in smoking it anymore, that you just want to serve your country and you'll be fine. Good luck!