Over 15% of workers are stoned on the job, but they have their reasons

Over 15% of workers are stoned on the job, but they have their reasonsOver 15% of workers are stoned on the job, but they have their reasonsAs marijuana becomes more legal, both medicinally and recreationally, it becomes more normal, which means more people are smoking or otherwise consuming it before or at work.Remedy Review surveyed 1,000 employed people about weed at work and found that our offices are full of people dropping Visine and popping gummies all day long.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe findings16% of employees say theyve been high on marijuana at workOf that number, a startling 26.7% said they were under the influence of reefer, at their jobs, every day.Heres how the rest of the work tokers stacked up in terms of frequencyThat seems like a lot, smokers But they have their reasons38% want to increase productivity36% just want to pass the time29% need to cope wit h the job itself22% need to cope with their coworkers21% admit their job needs little focusA surprising 60% of users said that the drug didnt affect their productivity. A full 23% said they became moreproductive. Beating the slacker stereotype, only 17% said pot at work made them less productive.Perhaps thats why there hasnt been a slowdown in our nationalstaats restaurants, hotels, and kitchens. The hospitality industry was the biggest culprit of on-site pot consumption by far, at 35%. A rundown of the highest, well, industries that are getting highHotel, food, and hospitality 35%Construction 32%Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25%Telecommunications 24%Marketing and advertising 19%Legal 19%New technology means that cannabis lovers wont find themselves swirled in an incriminating cloud of smoke while getting lifted on their break 36% of people use a vape-style pen to consume THC, and 17% use edibles.Showing true dedication, a full 8% admitted that they were high while taking the survey itself.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people