Clearance Denials Involving Drug Use on the Rise

Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/clearance-denials-involving-drug-use-on-the-rise/

Last year, the number of security clearance denials involving illegal drug use increased by 36% from the previous year. Quite a few of the denials involved security clearance holders who mistakenly thought they could partake in marijuana use because it was legal in their state. So far, 2024 is starting off with a continued upward…