How much time must pass before illegal drug involvement can be mitigated by time?
A. The Adjudicative Guidelines do not contain any timetables regarding drug involvement; however, there is a supplemental guide (that is not directive in nature) known as the “Adjudicative Desk Reference” (ADR). Adjudicators can use the ADR to help them reach their decisions. The ADR contains the following definitions and guidance regarding the minimum amount of time that should pass before drug involvement can be mitigated by “passage of time without recurrence”: Experimental Use: Initial use for a maximum of six times, or more intensive use for a maximum of one month. Occasional Use: Once a month or less. Frequent Use: Once a week or less, but more than once a month. Regular or Habitual Use: More than once a week. At Least Six Months: The only drug use was experimental or occasional use of marijuana, and there are no aggravating circumstances. At Least One Year: Marijuana was used frequently, or any other drug was used experimentally, and there are no aggravating circumstances. At Le
