Question by cakeeater321: Will a stay in drug rehab prevent me from joining the navy?
i have been considering the navy recently and i am afraid that my stay in rehab for a heroin problem 6 months ago will have an impact on my ability to join up. i went into rehab of my own will but i left before the program was complete. Some people have told me to lie about it considering i am clean now and will pass the drug test. other people have told me that if i lie down the line they will find out if i need certain security clearances and i could face jail time. any advice?
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Answer by DorkVader
It could have create some bumps for ability to get into the Navy. But you can probably get a waiver for it. You just need to prove that you are practicing sobriety now. It might take you a while to get in and be a little bit of work but I think it can happen.
When I was in boot camp there was a guy in my division who had had a meth problem. He had NO teeth from the meth. So if he can get in I’d bet you could.
Just stay sober no matter what happens. It’s the best thing for you to do.
Talk to a recruiter about it they can help guide you through it.
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