I'm worried. No, genuinely people, I'm really worried.
I'm shocked that there are those who believe that having the 'odd' smoke every now and then is OK.
Guys, it has no place in aviation, whether private and professional.
Take it from somebody that is working with teenagers who dabble in this stuff - it's not the harmless weed you would oh-so-like it to be. It's serious sh*t. Long-term, it will mess with your head. It does have side-effects that are certainly non-codusive to a career in avation. It's an illegal drug for a bloody good reason.
And as for the comparison to alcohol - it's nonsense. I love a drink. I mean, I really, really love a drink. But 24hrs before a flight - not a prayer. 24hrs will give my body enough time to break down and discharge the alcohol. Can the same be said for the side-effects of a bit of ganja?
If you're serious about making it in this game, such a habit you cannot afford to have. And if I'm honest, I don't fancy sharing the skies, let alone a cockpit with those who think dabbling in drugs is OK.
Rant over.