i don't remember if i've said this before, but i've gone through times where it was just not worth it to smoke herb, and quit for long periods of time ~ 5 years; 8 years; like that ~
as a trade off for something else i've really wanted: college; a job; etc.
Now, with Medical MJ on the horizon, i just see no reason to quit, 'cuz in my little reality, if it's legal ANYwhere in the US, it's legal EVERYwhere in the US. It will only be a matter of time before it happens, and until then, the laws and police are not too worried about small time folks.
As far as gov work ~ Please. It's safer to have those Top Secrets out there with a bunch of DRUNKS, than with stoners? Get Real.