Sorry if this is a overasked question.
So I’ve used Delta 8 for all of May and stopped this June and I’m getting ready to fill out an EQIP. I’ve also smoked weed a few times 2 years ago.
How big of a red flag is this? And do I have any hope of getting a public trust clearance?
I don’t know what delta 8 is, but any recent drug use is considered an automatic disqualifier. With most agencies, the Last weed use must be 3+ months in the past, and all other drugs at least 1 year past at time of applying to even be considered. Hopefully this is helpful…
I think the active ingredient in marihuana (the demon weed) used to be called “trans 9” or “delta 9” THC so maybe somebody has dreamed up some scheme to get around that.
But bearing in mind that federal employees with security clearances arent even supposed to be using CBD, I’m thinking this delta 8 (if it is what I think it is) is still a big no-no.
Drugs are bad, m’kay? Don’t do drugs.
Like what squirrel said it falls into the same category as CBD and it sits in the weird little grey area.
If it’s been within the past year (3 months for weed), don’t bother applying until you have mitigated it.
As a rule, if you do drugs, you probably shouldn’t be looking for a clearance. There’s plenty of other jobs you can apply for that don’t require a clearance.
I honestly didn’t think it was a big deal until I started looking into a job with a clearance because everyone told me it was legal. Obviously am regretting that now so I’m just looking for other people’s experiences.