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Drug Testing for DOJ Honors, Bristow, etc.

Post by anon001 » Sat Nov 23, 2019 3:58 pm

Does anyone know how far back the federal government tests for drug use (specifically marijuana)? I know some forms of testing can go back several years. Just wondering if they're testing for current use or extended history.

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Post by cavalier1138 » Sun Nov 24, 2019 8:45 pm

7 years for DOJ/AUSA. Post-bar drug use is generally considered a deal-breaker.

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Post by nixy » Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:34 pm

I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.

In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.

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Post by cavalier1138 » Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:37 pm

nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.

In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.

OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.

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Post by anon001 » Sun Nov 24, 2019 10:29 pm

cavalier1138 wrote:
nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.

In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.

OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.
Nope, no concerns about physical testing at all. More concerned about the 7-year question. Is smoking pot like 4 years prior to an interview disqualifying?

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Post by cavalier1138 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:40 am

anon001 wrote:
cavalier1138 wrote:
nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.

In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.

OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.
Nope, no concerns about physical testing at all. More concerned about the 7-year question. Is smoking pot like 4 years prior to an interview disqualifying?
It really depends. If "smoking pot" means one time at a party, and "four years ago" means college, that's less likely to be an issue. If "smoking pot" means routine use, and "four years ago" means while you were working a full-time job, that could be a problem.

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Post by Petrichor » Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:05 pm

anon001 wrote:
cavalier1138 wrote:
nixy wrote:I don’t think there are tests that can go back years? The longest you can test for according to google is about 90 days.

In any case, the feds ask about use in the last 7 years, and urine test.
Oh, I didn't realize the OP was actually asking about physical testing.

OP: If you've been using drugs recently enough to be worried about failing a urine test, I'd strongly advise against applying for any federal positions/internships.
Nope, no concerns about physical testing at all. More concerned about the 7-year question. Is smoking pot like 4 years prior to an interview disqualifying?
For DoJ, I believe this is office specific, Harvard career services has some information on drug use and Honor's Programs. Also I heard some agencies/offices ask for the last 10 years rather than 7.

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