FutureDevilDog7
03-19-11, 05:33 PM
Hello Marines, and Poolees. I have a small thought and situation that is worrying me.
About three years ago, I smoked marijuana on school grounds for the first time, out of depression and peer pressure. I got caught, confessed to the principal, and was recommended to take a drug test. Results came back positive, but nothing was kept on record, at all. no arrests, or anything either. Thankfully, I wasn't suspended, or expelled. A few weeks ago, I contacted my Recruiter and talked to him about it. And chances are, since I confessed to previous use, I was told I will need a hair follicle test. He repeatedly asked me if I was sure I have'nt smoked since then, most likely testing my honesty, even throwing in that he can still get a waiver for me and it wasn't too late. I was completely honest then, and still am. I haven't smoked since that day it happened, and I remained sober in all forms to this day. Not even a cigarette has been smoked. Will this still affect my opportunity to make it in the Intelligence field, overall security clearance, or enlistment in general?
NOTE: I would like to note that my Recruiter said that as long as I was straightforward, and told the truth 100%, that I would be fine. But not everything turns out to e fine and dandy all the time. It was a dumb thing for me to do, and I realize what it could've and still may, cost me.
Some people, even Marines told me to lie, which I find retarded. If it does end up costing me even though I told the truth, then its probably what I regrettably deserve.
I also don't want it to come off as a sob story looking for sympathy. I just want facts, truths, and suggestions on what I should do, if anything, because after realizing what I want in my life, I don't want a knucklehead mistake to screw my love and life up. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
About three years ago, I smoked marijuana on school grounds for the first time, out of depression and peer pressure. I got caught, confessed to the principal, and was recommended to take a drug test. Results came back positive, but nothing was kept on record, at all. no arrests, or anything either. Thankfully, I wasn't suspended, or expelled. A few weeks ago, I contacted my Recruiter and talked to him about it. And chances are, since I confessed to previous use, I was told I will need a hair follicle test. He repeatedly asked me if I was sure I have'nt smoked since then, most likely testing my honesty, even throwing in that he can still get a waiver for me and it wasn't too late. I was completely honest then, and still am. I haven't smoked since that day it happened, and I remained sober in all forms to this day. Not even a cigarette has been smoked. Will this still affect my opportunity to make it in the Intelligence field, overall security clearance, or enlistment in general?
NOTE: I would like to note that my Recruiter said that as long as I was straightforward, and told the truth 100%, that I would be fine. But not everything turns out to e fine and dandy all the time. It was a dumb thing for me to do, and I realize what it could've and still may, cost me.
Some people, even Marines told me to lie, which I find retarded. If it does end up costing me even though I told the truth, then its probably what I regrettably deserve.
I also don't want it to come off as a sob story looking for sympathy. I just want facts, truths, and suggestions on what I should do, if anything, because after realizing what I want in my life, I don't want a knucklehead mistake to screw my love and life up. Thank you for taking the time to read this.