I Failed A Military Drug Test: What Now?

The United States military employs a "zero-tolerance" standard for drug use while in service, whether you are in the Active or Reserve Component. The expectation is that if a service member is going to be entrusted with protecting the country, the service member is expected to not engage in illegal activities such as illegal drug use. This includes taking prescription drugs that are either not prescribed to you or not as directed by the doctor, in addition to using marijuana, even in states where it is considered "legal."

Therefore, all service members will submit to drug testing, usually a urinalysis, to demonstrate they are free of illegal drug use.

Help, I Tested Positive for Drugs!