There is a radio show I listen to that was discussing some article awhile back about how many people go to work high everyday, and the amount of people who called in to say they did so was astounding.
That’s probably the more scary scenario, new people taking stuff they aren’t used to versus people who have always done it and have a much higher tolerance already.
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I have a quick question. In a state where cannabis is legal for adult recreational use, what happens if your employer tests for drugs and or alcohol?
Well said! That was exactly my reaction to the article. The implication is that the author's experience is universal. I've skied in multiple regions in recent years at destination resorts and small ski areas. Mostly midweek but also some weekends. I think the author's worldview of "ski culture" is too narrow and a bit biased by his personal history with alcohol and drugs before discovering the joy of skiing in Utah and outdoor activities in general.I remember reading this article when it came out in Powder and thinking, "Wow, this is not at all what I experience in ski culture." It was also around the time the author appeared on the Safety Third podcast. Both the episode and podcast are highly recommended.
After the article and podcast, I guess I realized I am either:
a) outside of this demographic by way of age (I am mid-thirties)
b) outside of this demographic by way of seriousness about skiing (I and everyone I ski with limit or abstain from alcohol/drugs before big ski days), or
c) not experiencing this due to geographic location (totally normal in Northern California to be surrounded by people who don't drink at all, whether it's heath, athletic performance, addiction, religion, etc.)
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I have a quick question. In a state where cannabis is legal for adult recreational use, what happens if your employer tests for drugs and or alcohol?
I remember reading this article when it came out in Powder and thinking, "Wow, this is not at all what I experience in ski culture." It was also around the time the author appeared on the Safety Third podcast. Both the episode and podcast are highly recommended.
After the article and podcast, I guess I realized I am either:
a) outside of this demographic by way of age (I am mid-thirties)
b) outside of this demographic by way of seriousness about skiing (I and everyone I ski with limit or abstain from alcohol/drugs before big ski days), or
c) not experiencing this due to geographic location (totally normal in Northern California to be surrounded by people who don't drink at all, whether it's heath, athletic performance, addiction, religion, etc.)