if you are in the service and you take any illegal substance you are risking your entire career along with any other penalties that may stack on top of it
My Command has at least one random test a month covering a minimum of 40% of personnel, and you can pretty much count on covering 100% after a long holiday period. Peeing positive will absolutely wreck your career. There will be no mercy.
My Command has at least one random test a month covering a minimum of 40% of personnel, and you can pretty much count on covering 100% after a long holiday period. Peeing positive will absolutely wreck your career. There will be no mercy.
Generally no. +1 to the comments above regarding the pitfalls of substance abuse.
This is outside of the military landscape but many state licensing boards have programs where if you come forward and admit that you have a problem some grace will be extended to you. I seem to remember them extending immunity as long as you complete treatment.
Admittedly, I don't know all the details. A lot more is at stake in your life than career or licensure if you're abusing.
The military typically has substance abuse programs that can be utilized IF you come forward asking for help (not after you piss hot). I personally know an Army dentist who came forward with a substance abuse problem and he was allowed to go to rehab and continue working once everyone felt comfortable with his progress. If you need some help, get it now!