# I have two things on my application for an interim secret clearance

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/i-have-two-things-on-my-application-for-an-interim-secret-clearance/21343>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [September 25, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/i-have-two-things-on-my-application-for-an-interim-secret-clearance/21343 "2025-09-25T19:18:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![Curtis0360](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Curtis0360](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Curtis0360)\
**Post date:** [September 25, 2025, 7:18pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/i-have-two-things-on-my-application-for-an-interim-secret-clearance/21343/1 "2025-09-25T19:18:11Z")

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1. My last Marijuana usage was 12 going on 13 months ago. Its very rare and infrequent, 3 times maybe in the last 10 years.
2. I disclosed I have bipolar disorder and recently diagnosed this year, I voluntarily checked myself in for treatment and taking medication for it. I reported that symptoms are managed and that things are moving on a positive track for me.

I am worried, that these issues will prevent an interim secret clearance from being issued. I need to get work soon, as I am burning through savings faster than expected and unemployment is having issues processing my claims. What are the odds the DOD comes back for a denial for a secret clearance. I am almost positive, that I got a public trust clearance before with marijuana usage going back 14 to 15 months. This was years ago, so I am just really nervous and would like to hear people’s thoughts.