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Guideline H – Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse

The United States will be concerned about any recent illegal drug use. While marijuana is legalized in some form in no fewer than 43 states, security clearance holders are not permitted to use marijuana for any reason. The illegal use or distribution of illegal drug, including prescription drugs, also demonstrates an inability to comply with rules and laws.

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