if you fail a drug test in the military, will possible employers be able to tell after you get out?
967460
I suspect it will become part of your record and history so it may be impossible to hide.  The best option is to usually be very up front about things like that, to indicate that you were younger and made some poor choices, but that you have changed and matured and that drug use is on longer part of your life.  Prospective employers will appreciate honesty.
909416
If you are asking whether since you smoke marijuana if they would accept you the answer is maybe.  The magic number if I remember correctly is three.  You ADMIT to smoking more then that then no you will not be accepted.  If you ADMIT to use of any other drug you will not be accepted.  (Notice that the keyword is ADMIT.)  Little bit of advice, this should be the last time you ever admit to using drugs.  The Air Force is not going to give you a lie detector.  The Air Force is not going to hound you into admitting the truth accept at MEPS.  Your recruiter will ask, DENY.  Meps will ask, again DENY.  When you get to basic training they will ask again….guess what DENY again.  Yes, Integrity First is our motto BUT that motto has not become yours yet.  This is a chance to start a new life and have great opportunities do not ruin it for yourself because of past mistakes.  You could also be like me and admit to single time use, on a single date that you will not forget and never admit to anything else.  Really though, I wouldn’t even do that if I could go back in time, because now it is written that I used a drug on official paperwork.  They will give you a hard time at the MEPS station and people will ask you over and over again, threaten you with jail time if you lie, just never change your answer.  It’s always no or that one date. \n\nAlso, if you were ever arrested for pot then it will be more difficult and you have to talk to a recruiter about the circumstances were and what you were charged with.  I know if a felony then no we will not accept you but some misdemeanors we will depending on what it was.  \n\nDrug testing will be preformed when you initially sign your paperwork and take your ASVAP.  Then again when you arrive at the MEPS after your DEP time (this is time between when you sign up and before you leave, it might be months or it could be just one night.) Then again once you arrive at basic training, when you go for all your immunizations.  (I think that was the second day of training.)  Once you are a member of Active Duty AF your name will be randomly called to perform other drug tests.  Don’t be stupid and be one of these people who get kicked out because they fail a drug test.  \n\nSince you want to join because you can’t get another job….not quite positive that it is for you.  There is a lot of stuff going on around the world. Don’t be naive and think because you won’t be a pilot that the AF is safe.  Yes, it is safer then other branches but go in knowing that you can lose your life.  This is a great opportunity for you but make sure you are ready for this commitment.  \n\nYou have to be careful what your actual job will be too.  You cannot get any job that requires anything above a secret clearance level.  Reasons being, extensive background checks are done after that level.  They will talk to old acquaintances and family members about what your lifestyle is like.  You will be providing the list of family and friends but there is still a chance that one will open their mouth about your past.  There are many, many jobs in the AF that do not need a higher clearance and if you make the AF into a career by the time you need that clearance your acquaintances list will change.  \n\nSo just remember it’s a piss test.  It’s neither a polygraph nor a hair strand test.  You are clean stay clean and this will never be a problem.  Talk to a recruiter and never offer up any information.  The recruiters will usually say something like, “Keeping in mind that if you did this we cannot accept you….”  Just follow their lead.  They will do background checks though so don’t lie about your police record if you have one.  \n\nHope this helps.  Good luck to you.
398129
I've been out for 10 years now, but yes, the Army will discharge a person for failing the APFT. Normally, the soldier is put on a remedial fitness program in hopes of helping him to meet the standard. The soldier is usually "flagged" during that time, which means he is ineligible for awards, promotions, etc. If eventually he can pass an APFT, the flag is removed. If after a certain amount of time, the soldier does not improve, he can be discharged.
1085777
Good luck with that one.  The Air Force can be rather selective since they usually aren't hurting for recruits.  I knew someone who had a minor drug possession charge which had been wiped through an ARD Program and the only way the Air Force would take him (after spending months on the paperwork) was if he took any 'job' they gave him despite him scoring 98 percentile on his ASVAB.  He didn't want to get stuck doing something he didn't like, so he joined the National Guard instead.
1004986
yup if they say they do drug test they will give u the paperwork after the interview and when u take the drug test u cant take anythin in with u unless u get a small bottle that was for asprin clean it out reallllly good make sure there isnt any dust from the pills and have someone pee in it for u seal it with plastic wrap and a rubber band and cover it and stick it up ur p u s s y and when its ur turn tpush it out a and pour it slowly into the cup and the reason u should keep in ur  p u s s y is to keep the bottle warm because if the urine is not at the right temp u will have to re test and u wont pass since i assume u do drugs
901553
They don't check for anything except illegal drugs, however, some OTC (Over the Counter) drugs or high levels of vitamins in your system can cause false positives (Some decongestants can cause a false for Marijuana).\n\nI wouldn't worry if you're only taking a small dose though...\n\nI'm guessing that they're just really busy, or waiting for the results.  These things can take a couple weeks sometimes because of red tape.
465646
I'm sure if there are laws about notification time they will differ depending on the state in which you live.  If you're worried about having enough time to eradicate your drug of choice from your system, I would say that it won't matter whether you have notification or not.\n\nMost companies that pre-screen potential employees will also have random drug tests during time of employment.  In other words, if you're taking drugs, the likelihood that you'll face a random drug test in the future is great!\n\nEither find an employer who does not test for drugs before or during employment or stop taking them.
384545
well im on probation and i failed a drug test when i first started my probation period, what happened to me was i got a warning for the first dirty test and i haven't had a second, alls i can tell ya is don't have another one dood,generally they give ya one freebie..at least where i live they do cause i know other people who have had a freebie too...good luck and stay outta trouble til ya get off probation!!
870987
No.  A heroine or coke addict can pass a drug test in a matter of a day or sometimes even hours.  Pot smokers can retain pot for 30 days and fail the test.  I know alot of pot smokers who would make great employees but are not hired because of these drugs tests.  I think that people with a destructive drug habit will not last long on the job if they are abusing.  If they are performing fine, in spite of the drugs, what has the company lost?  It is just another violation of our rights as humans and the drug tests are not sophisticated enough to pinpoint the kind of users. Even if drug tests could pinpint what you are using...so what.  Prescription drugs can cause more lack of performance than many illegal drugs.  It is just another form of control.
896119
The fact that you were honest with them and told them about it before they found out about it for themselves will possibly help you out. One of the big things when applying to, or even working at, a police department is honesty. They know that people screw up. It's in our nature, nobody is perfect. But if you can accept your screw ups as what they are, admit that you screwed up, and make every effort to ensure that it never happens again, then a lot of screw ups can be overcome. However, if you lie about it, deny it, make excuses, etc., then that shows that you obviously have not learned from your screw up, and it is likely to happen again. It also shows a lack of maturity, a lack of integrity, and a lack of responsibility, all of which are vital to being an effective police officer.\n\nHaving said that, though, I have to tell you that there is still a possibility that they will not hire you right now. If you used marijuana just four weeks ago, they may view that as too recent. They may tell you to come reapply in six months or a year, and if you have stayed clean, then it will not be an issue, because you haven't used again. The time period may be longer or shorter. They generally do something like that to give you a chance to show over a period of time that you truly did learn from your mistakes and not done it again.\n\nWithout knowing anything more about you or the recruiters, I can't say for certain. But from what you have said here, it can go either way. If it doesn't work now, though, just be patient, show you meant what you said, and come back after a little time has passed.\n\nGood luck.
801267
It depends on what the failure was - if it was an undisclosed criminal act or something else that discqualifies you from service, you can be charged (Fraudulent Enlistment) and discharged. If it is for something minor or non-disqualifying (bankruptcy, back child support etc.) then you are simply disqualified from the MOS you were applying for and you will be reassigned/retrained into a job that does not require a clearance. If you are an officer - you will be separated (all officers MUST hold a clearance).
1154389
I really don't thinks cause it can test for every thing you have done in the past a six months and that is a long time to go to get clean so the best thing is to either get clean and stay that way or just forget about passing any of those drug tests cause they are to wise to all the new thing people do and use to even pass urine tests they can even tell if you have overloaded yourself with fluids to dilute a substance and will fail you on it.
780483
The causes for rejection for enlistment under the current instruction simply states:  Chronic history of academic skills or perceptual defects, secondary to organic or functional mental disorders that interfere with work or school after the age of 12.  Current use of medication to improve or maintain academic skills are disqualify factors with out a medical waiver from the branch of service for which you are applying.  \n\nIn other words, you have to build a case based on the “whole person” concept.  Did you graduate? What was your school attendance like?  What were your grades like?  Where you on MEDs?  If so, when? You’ll need all the med docs, academic and attendance records. Are you currently employed… \n\nNow, based on everything you said, recruiters don’t want to work somebody that is questionable qualified.  If its just ADD, and you are off MEDS, this really shouldn’t be a problem.  How did you do on the ASVAB or practice test?  Do you have a police record?  Can you pass the drug test?  Are you going to go to MEPS and talking about “I have nothing to lose and nothing to come back for. It is my sole purpose in life to fight and die for the perfect bitches.”?  This will disqualify for a psych eval all in it’s self?\n\nI hope this helps explain.  Now that that information and go find a recruiter.  Sell yourself.  Your worth it!
198453
If this is the case and there are records of these things, it is possible that you may not be eligible for military service.\n\nPrior drug used and the bipolar disorder, not the scars.  \n\n-  First off, is there a record of the drug use?  If not, the only way they will find out is if you tell them.  If you have had treatment for this, it is not likely they will find the records.  Be adivsed you will be tested for drugs. If you test positive after you are in, you will be treated like a criminal and discharged with a bad record.  So dont go there\n-  Bipolar disorder will disqualify you from military service if it results in a permanant 3 profile or they know about it before you enlist.  You might get in without them knowing.  However, if this problem manifests while you are on active duty you will have to be evaluated for continued active duty.  Likely you will have to meet a Medical Evalutation Board and then a Physical Evaluation Board.  If your problem is classified as EPT (existed prior to service) you will be discharged with no benefits.  Consider how bad this is and weather or not you can deal with the rigors of military service, dont put yourself in a no-win situation if it will be to much for you.
171377
It's not you, it's the drug clinic - no doubt they lost your stuff.  Unfortunately, the company you want to go to may not want to pay for a new test - and if they found someone more experienced in the meantime, your only hope is if you received an offer in writing and then accepted in writing... and even then, the drug screening was probably a condition written on your job application somewhere, so the company can worm out of the offer if they want.\n\nNo one suspects you of a bad test, but it may be that the cards are falling lousy.  I'm sorry about your situation here.
1012298
Highly unlikely.\n\nIf you sit over the bong and breathe in what they dont inhale then you have a chance.\n\nIf you are just breathing in second hand smoke, the THC (what you test for) is already inhaled and you would be fine...unless you are 'hot boxing' while trying to watch your friends smoke up the world record for weed.  \n\nThey are looking for a certain amount of THC in your urine...not just the evidence of.  You have to smoke to fail....anything less than (22 nano______ I believe) will fail you.  WHich means you need to smoke to fail.  \n\nEither way....\n\nif you are looking for a job, stay away from drugs.  If you find one and want to use, do so carefully.  \n\nThe best thing to do is just stay away period.
225711
As a former Soldier (who was discharged honorably) I can tell you that a dishonorable discharge reflects negatively upon you when you go for future employment. Employers do have access to your DD 214, so to say you were never in the military would certainly put you on a bad foot because then you'd come out as a liar. Be upfront and honest with the employer, explain the situation and perhaps they will decide to hire you anyway, if they feel you've grown past what caused you to get discharged. Your DD 214 tells your type of discharge and the reason for it. Many employers do look negatively at a dishonorable discharge.