Just an update - my charges were reduced from felony possession of 1-4 grams (hallucinogens) to misdemeanor attempted possession less than 1 gram (.264 to be exact). Clouds are still dark, but I think I can see some sunshine coming through. Academically - I received all A's for my Summer 1 semester.
Personally - I am still (proud to be) drug free, and still pursuing my goals.
-TTYL
The fact that you were found guilty to some degree will be a problem. Not one that you can't find your way through though. It could be a couple of years before an unescorted access will be granted. They will probably want you to enter some kind of substance abuse treatment program.
These, in my opinion, are victimless crimes. But, if you want to work commercial, you gotta play the game. The rules aren't changing anytime soon no matter how stupid they are. Don't feel bad, just do the right things from here on out and you will be fine. You are less guilty than the hundreds of nuclear workers that show up to work after closing down the bar the night before, do you think someone is fit for duty with a hangover? Even if they can blow clean? To those who want to kick back and sip their beer while calling others "druggies" for smokin' a joint or eating a shroom on the weekend (two natural substances that are used in their natural form by the way), well, just stick it in your ear! What I, or you, or anyone else does on the weekend or away from work, is no ones business but mine (or yours) if it doesn't impact performance or attendance and you show up to work clean, and clear-minded. That's the way it ought to be. I have worked with absolute drunks on the road and like most, have known plenty of them. I would rather work with a marijuana user than a drunk any day of the week. Probably the most destructive and used drug in the world is alcohol. It ruins lives, looses jobs, kicks dogs and beats wives. A drunk is typically a screwed up person if they are drinking or not, so you still have to deal with the baggage even at work. Ever work with a guy that smoked a joint the night before? I'm sure we all have, but I am also sure we all would have no idea. Which substances are leagal is mostly a matter of money and control imposed by our government. Treating a behavior or addiction problem with laws that prohibit the substance does nothing to help a person that may have a substnace problem. Sorry for the rant, I just hate when people openly judge another for something that should be none of their business. FFD should apply to people that are actually on site, period! Not getting a job or loosing a job for a drug test that shows a joint I smoked 2 weeks ago is B.S. every time.