Summary
A 50-year-old project manager for a defense contractor was granted a security clearance despite initial concerns under Guideline H (Drug Involvement), Guideline E (Personal Conduct), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The Statement of Reasons detailed a history of prescription drug abuse from 1994 to 1997 and again from 2000 to 2002, each instance followed by entry into a drug rehabilitation program. Additionally, the applicant had failed to disclose this drug abuse on previous security clearance applications.
However, the applicant successfully mitigated these concerns. He has maintained sobriety for over 30 months, confirmed by clean random drug tests, and received a favorable prognosis from medical professionals following his treatment programs.
Crucially, the applicant voluntarily disclosed his drug abuse history and corrected the omissions on his security clearance applications. These actions, combined with his sustained sobriety and professional medical assessment, led to the granting of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Prevailed
- The applicant has been drug-free for over 30 months with clean random drug tests.
- He completed a drug treatment program and received a favorable prognosis from medical professionals.
- The applicant voluntarily disclosed his drug abuse history and corrected previous omissions on his security clearance applications.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A8.1.2.1raisedDrug Abuse
- E2.A8.1.2.3raisedDiagnosis of Drug Abuse
- E2.A5.1.2.3raisedFalsification of Security Clearance Application
- E2.A10.1.2.2raisedProviding False Information
- E2.A8.1.3.1appliedNot Recent Drug Involvement
- E2.A8.1.3.3appliedDemonstrated Intent Not to Abuse Drugs
- E2.A8.1.3.4appliedSatisfactory Completion of Drug Treatment Program
- E2.A5.1.3.2appliedIsolated Incident of Falsification
- E2.A5.1.3.3appliedPrompt Correction of Falsification
- E2.A10.1.3.3appliedNot Recent Criminal Behavior
- E2.A10.1.3.2appliedIsolated Incident of Criminal Behavior
- E2.A10.1.3.6appliedEvidence of Successful Rehabilitation
Key Rule Quoted
“The adjudicative process is an examination of a sufficient period of a person's life to make an affirmative determination that the person is eligible for a security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 1, 2005
- Answer filedApr 29, 2005
- Hearing held—Decided on written record.
- Decision dateSep 30, 2005
Cite For
- Mitigation of Drug Involvement Under Guideline H Due to Rehabilitation and Favorable Prognosis
- Mitigation of Personal Conduct Concerns Through Voluntary Disclosure and Correction of Prior Omissions
- Consideration of the Whole Person Concept in Security Clearance Determinations.