Summary
A 60-year-old male applicant was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline H (Drug Involvement). The Statement of Reasons detailed a history of alcohol and drug abuse spanning several decades.
Allegations included multiple alcohol-related driving arrests in October 1981, May 1996, March 2000, and March 2017. The applicant also underwent several treatment programs for alcohol and drug abuse, including periods from October 2007 to February 2008, May to June 2012, May 2014, September to October 2014, and March to May 2017. Drug involvement included marijuana use from 1975 to 1981, an arrest for marijuana in September 1981, possession of marijuana and cocaine from 1980 to October 2006, a felony arrest for cocaine, and the misuse of prescription medications, including Tylenol with codeine, in combination with alcohol.
The denial was based on the applicant's extensive history of alcohol-related incidents and substance misuse, a lack of demonstrated sustained abstinence or compliance with treatment, and recent conduct, specifically a DUI incident in March 2017, which indicated ongoing alcohol dependence.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a long history of alcohol-related incidents and substance misuse, including multiple arrests and treatment programs.
- He has not demonstrated a clear pattern of abstinence or compliance with treatment recommendations.
- The applicant's recent conduct, including a DUI incident in March 2017, indicates ongoing issues with alcohol dependence.
Conditions Referenced
- G 21(a)raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G 21(c)raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- G 21(d)raisedDiagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder
- G 21(e)raisedFailure to Follow Treatment Advice
- H 24(a)raisedSubstance Misuse
- H 24(c)raisedIllegal Possession of a Controlled Substance
- H 24(f)raisedIllegal Drug Use While Holding a Sensitive Position
- E 15(a)raisedConduct Involving Questionable Judgment
- E 16(c)raisedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Areas
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for national security eligibility will be resolved in favor of the national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 21, 2017
- Answer filedJan 18, 2018Requested decision on the record without a hearing.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decision made on the record.
- Decision dateJul 26, 2018
Cite For
- Denial Based on a History of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Under Guidelines E, G, and H
- Failure to Demonstrate Sustained Abstinence From Alcohol and Drugs
- Impact of Personal Conduct on National Security Eligibility