text: will a drug history affect my employment search?   it depends on what you want to do and what type of industry. certain industries will not over look it at all; some will depending on how long ago it was. i would not hide it... though some have suggested not bringing it up. i would definitely be upfront with your employer or future employer b/c if they do a background check and find it out w/you telling them, you definintely will not get the job.