Drug Use and Security Clearances

Drug use is a growing security clearance consideration, with 17 states legalizing the drug at the state level and the rapid growth in CBD products. It’s important to understand that because marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, the government still considers it a no-go for clearance holders, and it creates many issues for clearance applicants. ClearanceJobs chats with Kimberly Berlin, a substance abuse counselor and owner of the Berlin Group LLC about drug use considerations for security clearance holders and applicants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.