Marijuana Use and Security Clearances: Understanding the Present Risks
Snippet of Article: "...As more states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use, many security clearance applicants and holders assume the federal government has relaxed its standards as well. That assumption is wrong.
Despite changing state laws and shifting public attitudes, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Because the security clearance process is governed by federal standards, marijuana use continues to present real risks for both new applicants and current clearance holders. ..."