Previous drug use question 2002 - 2018 [Merged]

[wwarlockk]

I know that the CF requires applicants to be at least 6 months drug free. I've only done weed on occasion, and has stopped since March. Should I still hand in my application for the reserves and wait 4 months to do my medical, or just wait it out till September, and then apply? I apologize if this topic has been brought up before, I've done a search, and did not the right info to my question. Thanks  :yellow:

 

[Mushroom]

It will not matter either way since they wont process your file till the allotted time is up.

 

[estoguy]

Just a little devil's advocate here, but if he doesn't reveal that time frame to the recruiters, or fudges it a bit, how would they know?  (I'm not advocating this, BTW, just asking a question.)  Because wouldn't the effects of any THC in his system be long gone, even after 4 months?

 

[Dkeh]

Drugs are bad. I did my fair share of them (read: a lot) before I joined the CF. I manned up and admitted every type that I had done, and how recently. The Officer interviewing me raised an eyebrow, asked if I was sure the CF was right for me, then congratulated me on being honest. Honesty is a big deal in the CF. A fucking big deal. I don't care if someone did drugs in their past. I DO care if they lie about it. 

 

[estoguy]

And I agree with you, totally.  I only asked the question considering his situation (one time use, several months ago).

 

[Dkeh]

I would say wait. IF he is expedited, for whatever reason, then it will not look good if the previous drug is >6 months. Besides, time between your last use and your interview will only look better as it increases, not the other way around.

 

[wwarlockk]

Thanks for the replies, I'll wait it out.

Just a little devil's advocate here, but if he doesn't reveal that time frame to the recruiters, or fudges it a bit, how would they know?  (I'm not advocating this, BTW, just asking a question.)  Because wouldn't the effects of any THC in his system be long gone, even after 4 months?

From what I've read, they will sometimes investigate you, how? I don't know. But I'd rather just wait, than risk getting caught.

However, when I'm supposed to state all the times I've done weed on the drug sheet, what do I do if I really don't remember? Not because I forgot, but I never really kept track. Could I say I did it on occasion from January to March? 

 

[Dkeh]

However, when I'm supposed to state all the times I've done weed on the drug sheet, what do I do if I really don't remember? Not because I forgot, but I never really kept track. Could I say I did it on occasion from January to March? 

That is exactly what I did.

 

[ModlrMike]

There is no confusion: wait until the six month point.

All of the other advice and metaphysical positions on fudging the issue are meaningless. Don't start your career with a dishonourable act, even if you're the only one who knows it.

 

[Ex-Dragoon]

There are several topics with new applicants with recent drug use and they all say the same thing. Lots of good advice out there if your willing to look for it.

Locked with the usual caveats.

 

[Hurricane]

Go into a recruiting center, fill out the paperwork, submit the application, and see what happens.

 

[brihard]

They need you to be clean for a certain period of time. I'm not sure what length of time it is and wouldn't tell you if I did. However it's not outlandish, and recruiting recognizes that it's increasingly normal these days for youth to have tried some drugs recreationally, and then to have matured and given them up.

Now, you MUST be utterly honest and up front about it- but I have no reason to believe that you've ruled yourself out for life or anything like that. If you aren't alright yet, you should be before much more of your life has passed.

 

[Hurricane]

Ive heard of applicants being accepted even with previous drug use. However there is a urine test upon enrolment (some say it is only to check for diabetes).

 

[JorgSlice]

Ive heard of applicants being accepted even with previous drug use. However there is a urine test upon enrolment (some say it is only to check for diabetes).

"Previous" being the key word. Without knowing each case intimately, there's no telling to what extent the "previous" is. For anyone looking to join the CF, let us remind that there is a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for drug use, there is testing performed regularly, and it all falls within the ETHOS of maintaining loyalty, integrity, duty and all of that jazz that we swear to adhere to and honour.


(Aside: I know you're familiar with this, it's not directed at you as more for general reading).

 

[Cmbtsplst]

I just quit smoking weed and im wondering when i should apply, Im looking into the combat arms. I was also wondering if there were and Automatics "DQs" for prior drug history. any and all help would be apreciated but please No smart ass, Rude, or disrespectful comments.

 

[MikeL]

There are a few threads regarding drug use

Short answer:  You need to be drug free for X amount of time before you can apply.  For more info,  search for the other threads regarding prior drug use.

Such as
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/101015.0
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/12779/post-53950.html#msg53950
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/105963/post-1144375.html#msg1144375
http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/103813/post-1099246.html#msg1099246


Does Cmbtsplst stand for anything or is it just gibberish?

 

[brihard]

I just quit smoking weed and im wondering when i should apply, Im looking into the combat arms. I was also wondering if there were and Automatics "DQs" for prior drug history. any and all help would be apreciated but please No smart ***, Rude, or disrespectful comments.

Yes, drug use will automatically disqualify you from entry for certain periods of time depending on what you have used. I don't know the exact timelines for that, and wouldn't tell you anyway.

If you can keep yourself clean for a couple years and prove that you have matured and sorted your life out, come on back and take a shot at it. Until then, don't bother. We don't need drug users, and 'I just quit' doesn't cut it. If joining the military is really something you want, you'll accept that your life choices up until now have made that a non-starter, and that you have to put some time into living a clean enough life that you can be trusted to join our ranks.

Don't even bother getting pissy about the 'rude, disrespectful, smart *** comments' thing. What I've told you is probably about as pink and fuzzy as you're going to get from anyone here, and none of us really care if your feelings are hurt by the blunt, honest answers you're going to get because of your crappy judgement.

 

[The_Falcon]

Does Cmbtsplst stand for anything or is it just gibberish?

Going to guess Combat Specialist. Probably his/her COD handle or something.

 

[Cmbtsplst]

Thanks for the answers and i was expecting honesty, i want the truth i just didn't want the smart ass remarks regarding it. mostly cause i am trying to get my life together. as for the remark towards my name, Iv been interested in the military since i was a little tot, something i thought was cool years ago and ran with it!

 

[Eye In The Sky]

please No smart ass, Rude, or disrespectful comments.

Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries. ... I blow my nose at you, so-called "Arthur King Cmbtsplst," you and all your silly English K-nig-hts.

;D