Can I join the Coast Guard having voluntarily been in rehab for alcohol?

Published November 14, 2010

Question by karl: Can I join the Coast Guard having voluntarily been in rehab for alcohol?
Thinking of joining the Coast Guard and need to know if you can join having been in rehab (For alcohol. No Drugs). It was 2 years ago and I no longer drink and I am in good shape. The only thing I can find online is rehab for drugs, and it was for alcohol. The 2 are related, but a little less severe (In my opinion). Thanks for any help on this

Best answer:

Answer by Keith H
Yes, as long as you don’t have anything on your record in regards to felony or arrests. You should have no problem joining the Coast Guard. I was in an alcohol program in the Marine Corps, and they allowed me to stay in even after my mess up.

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