I got my BSN and I'm filling out my application to the state for initial licensure. One of the questions is asking, "Do you currently engage in or have you ever engaged in the intemperate or habitual use or abuse of alcohol or narcotics, hallucinogenics or other drugs or substances that may impair judgement or coordination?" I am in recovery for 8.5 years, with no criminal record to substantiate that but with extensive medical records going back many years before I stopped using. It seems simple to just answer no...what good could come of saying yes? But then at the bottom of the page it says, "....false statements subject to penalties.....falsification to authorities.....may result in suspension or revocation of license...." and so on. I feel like my former drug addiction is my own business and not relevent at this point in time. Its just all those medical records, could they come back to haunt me? HIPAA is not that binding when warrant squads go and grab non violent probation violators out of drug treatment programs, apparently having been informed that the person was admitted. Does anyone have any thoughts.