I’m not an adjudicator either, but it really depends on the agency. It’s about the issue, and if it can be mitigated. With drug use, it’s not like financials. I lost my job and that’s why xyz happened. Drug use is a choice. So my opinion is that it is recent and there’s not a lot of time to show the changed behavior.
Oh and just FYI marijuana is only legal on a state level not federal.
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Generally marijuana use within a year or two years is a disqualification, especially at the T5 level.
However, it depends on the position, as some positions can override a disqualification with a Letter of Compelling Need. At least that was the guidance a few years ago.
Yes, until marijuana is legalized on the federal level, I’d just stay away from it and any CBD products if you want to hold a security clearance.
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What if the position does not need a security clearance? I believe it is just a background investigation, no security clearance will need to be held. Does this improve any chances? This wasn’t done while holding a clearance or anything like that.
If the government is doing your background and you fill out the forms and the question says “In the last year or 7 years have you used any illegal drugs?” You answer yes, you will possibly be denied.