FBI Mellows Out on Drug Standards

Holistic approach to applicants gives casual users a break

By Heather McPherson, Newser User

Posted Aug 7, 2007 6:09 PM CDT

(Newser) – The FBI no longer disqualifies applicants who admit to past drug use, the Washington Post reports. The agency previously turned away wannabes who acknowledged smoking marijuana more than 15 times, but times have changed. Potential employees must still swear they have not partaken in recent... Read full story »

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