<p>Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you’d never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.</p>
Drug use is a growing security clearance consideration, with 17 states legalizing the drug at the state leve l and the rapid growth in CBD products. It's important to understand that because marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, the government still considers it a no-go for clearance holders, and it creates many issues for clearance applicants. ClearanceJobs chats with Kimberly Berlin, a substance abuse counselor and owner of the Berlin Group LLC. Sean Bigley, security clearance attorney, and Lindy Kyzer, ClearanceJobs, discuss CBD and your security clearance.
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