Hi everyone,
I am applying to clinical psychology programs this year and I have found it this forum to be pretty helpful. I do have one question that I haven't seen yet. I smoke marijuana recreationally, and I'm wondering if I will ever be tested for it, or if it could cause problems. I'm a responsible user, and have never had it interfere with any obligations in my life, so I don't think it would actually effect my professional career, unless I get tested and punished. I'm planning on pursuing clinical practice, rather than academia, but I don't know what setting (private practice, VA, etc.). So my question is, am I likely to get tested at some point? Practicum, internship, post-doc, or "real" practice? If I am, then I'll stop, because this is more important, but I'd prefer being able to keep up my habit.
P.S. I understand that some people don't like any drug use at all. I respect that position, and I also that people respect my choice as well. I don't drink, but I do like to smoke marijuana, and I am comfortable with my choice.
I am applying to clinical psychology programs this year and I have found it this forum to be pretty helpful. I do have one question that I haven't seen yet. I smoke marijuana recreationally, and I'm wondering if I will ever be tested for it, or if it could cause problems. I'm a responsible user, and have never had it interfere with any obligations in my life, so I don't think it would actually effect my professional career, unless I get tested and punished. I'm planning on pursuing clinical practice, rather than academia, but I don't know what setting (private practice, VA, etc.). So my question is, am I likely to get tested at some point? Practicum, internship, post-doc, or "real" practice? If I am, then I'll stop, because this is more important, but I'd prefer being able to keep up my habit.
P.S. I understand that some people don't like any drug use at all. I respect that position, and I also that people respect my choice as well. I don't drink, but I do like to smoke marijuana, and I am comfortable with my choice.