Mom's been involved in his psych testing, and she probably has a financial stake somewhere. But flying an airplane is an adult activity, requires adult decisions, and has adult consequences. The son needs to mature and be an adult about this on his own. I don't know if he's been asking questions elsewhere, but at least now mom has done enough due diligence to be able to know when it's time for her to step back and let him take responsibility for his actions and his future.
I just thought that's what kids called it now. Wasn't trying to be flippant and wasn't sure if it was ok to use other words on here.
Mom may be in the basement with him the way she talks about gardening. Feel bad for her. She’s been sold the same lie about how harmless weed is. So many people baked 24/7. It’s sad.
I'm truly amazed at how often I'm driving somewhere (for instance to work at 7 AM) and smell someone blatantly smoking weed while driving. It is ridiculous. Honestly, if someone (not a pilot) wants to get stoned at home, fine. I don't really care. But driving down the road? YGBSM.
There is a path forward. I would be happy to share with you my experience. You can PM me your number I have a good bit of information.
They can, as long as it's 8 hours prior. The rule is often expressed as, "8 hours from the bottle to the throttle" (I think it may be 24 hours for airline pilots?). Half of the pilots I know have a beer fridge in their hangars, ONLY opened after all flying is done for the day.
Perhaps not. He showed up high for his COGSCREEN.
I typically agree with most all of your positions but citing ‘verywellmind.com’s analysis of online discussions concerning therapeutic anectdotal reports in regards to marijuana????? What have you been smoking?Yeah, good point. The OP could be read that way.
Weed and ADHD: What the Research Says
People with ADHD tend to have low levels of dopamine, which is why THC can feel so rewarding. Learn more about the link between marijuana and ADHD.www.verywellmind.com
As mentioned above, the perception that marijuana is therapeutic for ADHD is growing in popularity. For example, a 2016 qualitative analysis of online discussions around cannabis use and ADHD confirmed this trend, finding that overall online discussions indicated that cannabis is considered therapeutic for ADHD....Still, while this view may be gaining popularity over the internet, there is little clinical support for these claims. Research has shown that marijuana use is connected to worse executive function and greater IQ deficits. In addition, a 2019 medical review of 83 studies on the matter found that there was insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of cannabis in treating mental health conditions, including ADHD.
Would he have passed without pot? Maybe, maybe not.
Too late now. He'll have to have two years clean (and documented), then try again. He should have known better; guess maybe he just didn't pay attention....
Without trying to enter the fray on anything else here, I just want to point out that this is not "the NIH thinks". This NIH website indexes many many life science journals, and the articles here are not written or endorsed by the NIH. This particular article was written by researchers in Brazil and Chile, and published in Life, an online, rapid publication, open access journal with an impact factor of 3.2.The NIH doesn't seem to think that the potential benefits for Covid-19 treatment are "invented."
Therapeutic Effects of Cannabinoids and Their Applications in COVID-19 Treatment
Cannabis sativa is one of the first medicinal plants used by humans. Its medical use remains controversial because it is a psychotropic drug whose use has been banned. Recently, however, some countries have approved its use, including for recreational ...www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
I would argue they are enforcing it. The FAA doesnt allow it. You cant fly through airports with it. They dont allow it to cross state lines. I believe the military (federal) still bans it. Now what you are arguing is whether the federal statutes should be enforced within the state - thats an entirely different matter as the states have come out and made certain things within it legal (though you cant grow extensive amounts or transport large amounts). That does bring up an interesting conundrum of state law potentially trumping federal and that point is conceded. But they are "enforcing" its ban by doing exactly that. Just because people are ignorant doesnt make it a valid excuse.
The issue is that once you've had any sort of brush with illegal drug use, the FAA considers you to have a substance abuse problem. Thus, the first hurdle to pass is going to be a significant period of time during which you must undergo regular testing with no positive results, and have a physician attest that you are "clean" and "recovered". That may get you the initial med cert. Once you get the cert, you will continue to be tested randomly to prove that you have not relapsed. It is this ongoing testing that requires that you not drink or use any other prohibited drugs ever again.
www.nbcnews.com
I typically agree with most all of your positions but citing ‘verywellmind.com’s analysis of online discussions concerning therapeutic anectdotal reports in regards to marijuana????? What have you been smoking?
Research? Really!!! I would have liked to have seen the faces of my dissertation committee members if I would have cited such a reputable peer reviewed source such as that at my doctoral defense. Then again, my major professor did come to my program by way oF the University of Portland.
That is correct…
This response explains why the kid behaves the way he does.
A pilot can have a couple of drinks when they’re not flying. That’s legal. Marijuana use is not. It astounds me that an adult would need someone to explain that to you. Your answer on that point is absolutely anti-authority. You can think it’s ridiculous but if you’re not one for following rules (and you and your son are clearly not), this is the wrong career path for him. Nobody is trying to bash you, it’s just obvious that you don’t really have any intention of understanding.
