Community Chat

[Mominohio]

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@JaneMarple wrote:

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/working-while-stoned-how-will-companies-cope/ar-...

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How do they cope now? It won't be any different then co-workers who work while drunk, high on illegal/legal pills, meth or any other substance that shouldn't be consumed while on the job.

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It will be different. 

IT is yet another nod of acceptance to the use of substance that impairs. 

It relaxes the social  standards of what is acceptable, and will open the door to many using who did not because of fear of legal repercussions in the past, and will open the door to those who did already use, to feel they are free to do so more intensely. 

It is already staggering how many people are behind the wheel impaired and at work impaired, jeopardizing the life and safety of others (alcohol and drugs). Legalization doesn't nothing to reduce or limit an already bad situation, but will make it worse, plain and simple. 

[stevieb]

It's clear there are quite a few misconceptions and rampant misinformation about use and misuse of marijuana, recreationally and medically. 

[sheilababe]

I support medical marijuana 100%.  Recreational is another story.  I think we are just adding another problem for employers and society to have to deal with.  What people do behind closed doors is not my business but once they get behind the wheel of a car or come to work it's another ball game.  As a former manager, I had enough to worry about.

[Noel7]

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@JaneMarple wrote:

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/working-while-stoned-how-will-companies-cope/ar-...

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How do they cope now? It won't be any different then co-workers who work while drunk, high on illegal/legal pills, meth or any other substance that shouldn't be consumed while on the job.

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It will be different. 

IT is yet another nod of acceptance to the use of substance that impairs. 

It relaxes the social  standards of what is acceptable, and will open the door to many using who did not because of fear of legal repercussions in the past, and will open the door to those who did already use, to feel they are free to do so more intensely. 

It is already staggering how many people are behind the wheel impaired and at work impaired, jeopardizing the life and safety of others (alcohol and drugs). Legalization doesn't nothing to reduce or limit an already bad situation, but will make it worse, plain and simple. 

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@Mominohio

It does not impair people who use it responsibly, in fact, it can save many from horrendous pain and children from debilitating seizures.

The OP's article also said many regular users perform better on the job.

[SusieQ_2]

I don't think @Mominohio was talking about mmj though I could be wrong.

[Oznell]

@Mominohio, with your post you are offering wisdom and straight talk, frankly, that is timeless and much needed.

Society has devolved to the point, I believe, where many don't want to hear that, but I'm very glad there are still voices of common sense and reason, with the courage to state the obvious. 

[Mominohio]

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@stevieb wrote:

It's clear there are quite a few misconceptions and rampant misinformation about use and misuse of marijuana, recreationally and medically. 

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THere is a world of difference between medical (legit medical use) and recreational use. 

I personally believe we are not too many decades away from a significant majority of the population of this country  being dependent on drugs (prescribed and recreational) and/or alcohol for daily use to cope with everyday life. This covers those that can't relax without a couple of beers or glasses of wine everyday, to those who get high recreationaly and those abusing prescribed medication to get through the day (many with true needs for pain or other symptoms, but taking excessive amounts and battling addiction in addition to other health issues). 

I'd like to see more research and development in treatments, therapies, and lifestyle changes that avoid using drugs or delay the use of them in treatment programs, as well as people waking up and understanding that regular use of even basic drugs and alcohol changes people's coping abilities, health, and does indeed cause some level of impairment.

[Noel7]

I wasn't limiting my comment to mmj.  I have known numerous recreational users who are not impaired.

[Mominohio]

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@Mominohio wrote:

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@JaneMarple wrote:

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@SeaMaiden wrote:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/working-while-stoned-how-will-companies-cope/ar-...

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How do they cope now? It won't be any different then co-workers who work while drunk, high on illegal/legal pills, meth or any other substance that shouldn't be consumed while on the job.

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It will be different. 

IT is yet another nod of acceptance to the use of substance that impairs. 

It relaxes the social  standards of what is acceptable, and will open the door to many using who did not because of fear of legal repercussions in the past, and will open the door to those who did already use, to feel they are free to do so more intensely. 

It is already staggering how many people are behind the wheel impaired and at work impaired, jeopardizing the life and safety of others (alcohol and drugs). Legalization doesn't nothing to reduce or limit an already bad situation, but will make it worse, plain and simple. 

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@Mominohio

It does not impair people who use it responsibly, in fact, it can save many from horrendous pain and children from debilitating seizures.

The OP's article also said many regular users perform better on the job.

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People behind the wheel, or in the workplace are not using drugs or alcohol responsibly if they are under the influence. 

And my comments are never directed at true medical use. I get really tired of people muddying the waters with the medical issue. 

Medical use (true medical use) and recreational use are two completely different entities and legalization of recreational use of marijuana will be of absolutely no positive benefits to society. Well regulated medical use should be universal. 

[JaneMarple]

This debate has been round since I was a kid in the 70's to legalize or not. I'm grateful that research has been ongoing concerning pot along with the education regarding personal use in law enforcement. It's a shame that stubbornness and unwillingness to see the much broader picture in prevention of intellectual growth in out country!