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[quote author=dempsy link=msg=14866 date=1100586415]
Almost seven years ago, I was arrested in college for disturbing the peace.  The incident was related to mushroom use.  Back then, I smoked quite a bit of marijuana as well.  More than six years have passed.  I haven't touched an illicit drug and I have a great resume for the coast guard.  Needless to say, my life changed dramatically since I got in trouble.  Getting in trouble was actually a good thing for direction in my life.

As of recent, I have been granted an expungement on the above arrest record.  Basically, on the Homeland Security backround check form, I can legally say I have never been arrested.  However, there is a question that asks if I have ever used drugs in the last seven years.  It hasn't been quite seven years since I last smoked marijuana; it has been more like 6.

I am applying for officers candidate school in a few months. What would you suggest I say?  Be honest?  If I am, have you ever heard of officers in the Coast Guard or Navy admiting to usage and being accepted?  Thanks so much.
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- Nov 16, 2004, 02:23 AM

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Posted by dempsy

- Nov 16, 2004, 01:26 AM

Almost seven years ago, I was arrested in college for disturbing the peace. The incident was related to mushroom use. Back then, I smoked quite a bit of marijuana as well. More than six years have passed. I haven't touched an illicit drug and I have a great resume for the coast guard. Needless to say, my life changed dramatically since I got in trouble. Getting in trouble was actually a good thing for direction in my life.

As of recent, I have been granted an expungement on the above arrest record. Basically, on the Homeland Security backround check form, I can legally say I have never been arrested. However, there is a question that asks if I have ever used drugs in the last seven years. It hasn't been quite seven years since I last smoked marijuana; it has been more like 6.

I am applying for officers candidate school in a few months. What would you suggest I say? Be honest? If I am, have you ever heard of officers in the Coast Guard or Navy admiting to usage and being accepted? Thanks so much.