What's a common occurrence in your hobby that you think shouldn't be?
What's a common occurrence in your hobby that you think shouldn't be?
For me it's driving while under the influence. If you couldn't tell, I like me some ganja. However I have long since held the belief that it is utterly insane to drive while under the influence of most substances, with maybe nicotine and caffeine being the exception. All too often I see other stoners smoking and driving, which I simply can't fathom. I've only operated a vehicle once under the influence and it was just to move a U-Haul around the block to a different parking spot, which was such a scary experience while high that I refuse to even consider getting behind the wheel again while high.
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Some substances help with tasks such as operating machinery for extended periods e.g. stimulants in the amphetamine class of drugs, methamphetamine, dexamphetamine, etc. Cocaine is probably also helpful.
The U.S. Air Force uses dextroamphetamine as one of its "go pills", given to pilots on long missions to help them remain focused and alert.
It doesnt help with operating machinery, it helps with not falling asleep while doing it. Sleep deprived/exhausted people shouldnt be operating heavy machinery and definitely, shouldnt be taking highly addictive drugs to enable them to do it either. Its sad that their work conditions sometimes forces them to do so.
I don’t even like driving when I need caffeine. Caffeine doesn’t cancel out sleep deprivation. It just masks it.
Cars do be pretty heavy tho
No, they don't. I do believe someone can use drugs without it altering their personality. But you cannot use drugs without it altering your perception. that is the entire point of drugs. you should not be operating machinery while having an altered perception. that is not safe and you cannot trust that you will make the same judgement, actions, and decisions while sober and high. that doesn't mean you will make bad decisions, but you may not make the right decision as quickly. that is a big difference when operating machinery. you can put yourself at risk all you want, i don't care. but i do care about you putting other people at risk for your arrogance.
People should either stop taking their medication or quit driving so you can live in your drug-free fantasy world, is that what you're saying?
Yes, depending on the medication. That is why some medication literally says "do not operate heavy machinery".
So that's no then? Stimulants are well understood to improve focus and reduce fatigue. It seems like you're focusing on the wrong thing here. We want people to be good and safe drivers but how they do that is completely immaterial.
It seems that you are making a case against drug use before you understand pharmacokinetics.
Amphetamine helps people with adhd drive motor vehicles if it’s the right dose and we’re used to it. People without it, nah they get weird on stims
Welcome to the Chinese / North Korean construction industry
I don't think it's confined to just Asia. Construction is a difficult job that requires stamina, strength and mental focus. An ideal application for stimulants.