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Question by Johnny Johnny: joining army questions about medical?
hello. would like to join the us army. but im worried if somethings might hold me back. my brother died 2 years ago. and i was put on xanax. found that i couldnt get off them with out help. so i signed myself into a detox center. i was wondering if that might cause a problem for me. also. i have a cyst/ boil on my buttocks. would they dq me for that? sorry if these seem like stupid questions im just unware of how strict they are
thanks
johnny

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Answer by BoatsBM1
“found that i couldnt get off them with out help. so i signed myself into a detox center.”

Yes, you could well be disqualified.

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