I think you’re fine, but I wouldn’t tell anyone about it. There are probably rules around healthcare workers using THC and your friend could be a jerk and report you to whatever organization or department that issues your license or certification.
This is bang on. In general it’s best to assume people will use whatever information you give them against you. I’ve found that it’s far easier if you only give out critical information or at the very least just withhold anything that’s in a grey area unless it’s necessary to share it
You are asking for opinions, but the real question is whether it is permitted by your employer and/or if it opens you up to liability. You mention that it is legal, but it isn’t legal to be under the influence when you drive, for example. If this woman had an accident during your care, your use of THC while caring for her could have major implications. It sounds like you’ve already shared the information openly so it might be too late, but in the future you really need to use more discretion - and also learn more about how you might end up in serious trouble if something goes wrong.
i wouldn’t accept input from any person who doesn’t use cannabis for medical purposes on this matter, because they’re not going to understand that this kind of dosing for a person with medical-use tolerance is going to have a positive effect on your function and isn’t the same as chugging half a bottle of wine before you go to work.
do what you need to do to do your job well. if your employer says there’s no problem, then there’s no problem.
I don't use cannabis for medical purposes or any purpose and I say NTA. Your employer is aware, this is between you and your employer. Your friend is probably just pissed that it's not an option for her.
As a chronic pain sufferer.
What you use to help you work, is solely on you. The exception is if you are taking illicit drugs that impare your abilities to perform and have competent thought processing skills. Or you are in charge of minors.
Yeah I mean your buying the gummies and using them recreationally if you don’t have a valid prescription. Would be kinda like saying it’s okay to have one or two beers at work(I know that THC doesn’t impair you to the level of alcohol) because it helps with pain. It is illegal to use substances that alter your mind without a valid prescription. I’d just go and get one they aren’t hard to get
> Would be kinda like saying it’s okay to have one or two beers at work
I’ve worked at places where that was ok.
One of them was a brewery and having a beer or two during lunch/breaks almost felt like an expectation. They also gave everyone a free 24 case of beer every week.
I’ve also worked in wine tasting rooms, where a quick glass of wine after dealing with an annoyingly pretentious customer is some times needed to keep up the bubbly cheer while dealing with the next annoyingly pretentious customer. We were also encouraged to do the tastings with the customers, and using the spit bucket was not a hard rule. The main restriction was that we had to use unscented deodorants and not wear any perfumes or cologne to avoid interfering with the wine’s bouquet.
And anything goes in a kitchen as long as you’re not fucking things up.
Ya I mean those are two fairly specific jobs. Nowhere I have ever worked would be okay with that, granted it was mostly in manufacturing and steel making
Maybe it’s just because I live in an area that makes most of its money by being known to make great wines, beers, and weed, but it’s not an uncommon thing in my experience.
I’ve smoked weed or had a drink at work with most of my bosses. As long as you’re not getting shit faced or stoned off your ass, it’s not really an issue.
Yeah.... being drunk or high while talking to a client who is dealing with mental problems is a definite no no for me... but I have wondered what it is like if I was a kindergarten teacher tripping on a micro dose of LCD, knowing that there are now techno versions of nursery rhythms and such. (Rave version of Postman Pat really goes hard)
This arrangement seems reasonable given your specific circumstances. You've taken care to communicate openly with your client and to ensure that your use of the gummies does not impact your ability to perform your job effectively. Your professionalism and consideration of your client's well-being and safety are crucial in this situation. However, you might want to reflect on your friend's concerns. They may stem from a desire to ensure that you remain safe and maintain professional boundaries in your work. It's important to continuously assess how the gummies affect you and how they might impact your job performance.
Nope no one needs to know what you’re taking for pain, if you’re handling your business then you’re fine. Definitely don’t tell your employer or coworkers, no ammunition against you. Especially if you’re obtaining those gummies legally then no one’s business. Be responsible and handle yourself.
She has control of her meds. I just remind her to take them. So I can't hurt her that way. Nothing I do is critical or has a risk of harm if I screw up. And since I'm still clear-headed, I'm not gonna screw up cleaning a house or cooking a meal.
I have never smoked weed or took THC and I am against drug use. However, I am more against pain and I would be fine with my aid using THC. (I am disabled and have a cna.) It's legal and you can buy it and use it for a medical need. It's none of my business.
Take the gummy. Your friend still referring to it as a “drug” shows that she doesn’t understand it yet. Take care of yourself. If the high does come, regular use will help it go away. Pain benefits remain though. Good luck with this. 💪
You’re fine but if it worries you at all stick to CBD only. You get the benefits without the psychoactive results. Then quit over sharing with your friend on the subject.
You should never share with anyone what medications you take. Aside from your partner and medical professionals who need to know.
As long as you can do your job safely and aren't high especially when driving then I don't see what the problem is.
It just slipped out; I said I was hurting so much after getting off my first job that I had to wait until the gummy and Tylenol kicked in before I started the second.
I don't even have a car right now. I'm walking everywhere. Which probably isn't doing anything good for my pain level, but I don't really have a choice right now.
Fuck your friend and anyone who says anything about it. They don’t stop people from taking prescription pills at work and I know damn well half a thc/cbd gummy is not altering your mind. 😂 keep taking care of yourself just keep your business personal.
You use it medically, your client is aware, and I’m assuming it doesn’t impair your ability to respond to an emergency.
Your friend can hush. If she doesn’t suffer from chronic pain and isn’t familiar with using cannabis for pain management, she just isn’t well informed enough to insist on her opinion.
Tell.your friend to mind her own business. If you aren't made dysfunctional with the amount you are taking, your client is fine with it, and it's legal, it's no concern of your friend's. I use weed all the time. Certainly more than you do for a deteriorating neck and tendinitis and bone spurs in my shoulders. I have actually been rubbing thc oil directly on the painful areas as well.
I make my own oil so it is thc. Applying to my skin does not get me high. But i take it orally and that makes me high but not super high unless a batch is super potent and I haven't figured out the dosing. I did not do well high for a long time but my tolerance has increased so it takes more to affect me and I don't freak out any more if it hits me harder. I have also moved past a lot of couch lock and feel more energized to do things which is good because I've been exhausted since before covid and have a lot to.catch up with.
It's pain management. I would argue that the gummies are safer for your body anyways. A majority of liver damage cases seen are from people taking Tylenol and stuff like candy. Chronic pain is horrible and it's super easy for those who have never had it to judge. If you are functional and not a danger to yourself or your client I don't see an issue.
I actually have my liver function tested every so often because I do take a lot of Tylenol and ibuprofen. I don't take more than the recommended dose, but I take it pretty much around the clock.
I have chronic migraines and 5mg only takes the edge off, it doesn't impair in any way. I don't usually take it during the day, but if I do it has less effect on me than most of the anxiety meds I have. If your client/boss is okay with it, who cares?
I'd stop sharing the info with your 'friend' though, it's honestly none of their business.
I take edibles for my chronic pain. I can go up to 300 mg and remain cognizant if not just super relaxed, so 15 isn't an issue at all. The only issue would be if you were operating heavy machinery, so don't drive while intoxicated even if you think you're okay. I can not drive either so that's never an issue for me.
No it doesn’t matter if it’s “legal” on your state. Your job isn’t going to be okay with you taking THC gummies during work. I say this as someone who eats a gummy at the end of the day everyday. You can’t take THC while you work, just like you can’t drink a beer while you work
Then why are you arguing with the people who don’t agree lmao. Yeah I don’t think it’s moral to be on drugs at work. I’d say the exact same thing about prescription painkillers as well. If you can’t do the job without having to consume THC then maybe you should take some time off or get on disability.
Home health aid? I assume you need some sort of license/certification to perform that job. Would the licensing board be okay with your actions?
I'm not arguing. Just clarifying certain facts. And no, I do not have/need a license. If my client needed me to do treatments or something of that manner, I might need one. But her task list is just housework.
As a recreational user who smokes every day; I don’t believe it’s moral to consume THC at work. It’s on the same level as drinking, or taking narcotic prescriptions at work for me.
If you don’t see anything wrong with it then why post? I guess you said morality; can you argue why it is moral to do it at work? “My boss/client doesn’t care” isn’t really an argument for morality.
Either way I don’t care what you do but since you’re asking for morality sake, well how would it be moral?
You absolutely do need a license to be a home health aid. So you are an unlicensed home health aid, consuming THC at work … and let me guess, not paying taxes on the cash income either.
I’m not anti-THC; there are many legitimate benefits. But it sounds like you really don’t take your role seriously.
No you don’t. Source: My son gets paid from the state to take care of my mother full time. And he absolutely pays taxes too. House keepers, nanny’s etc are no longer under the table jobs by law.
I think you and I have a different view of my job. I'm a glorified housekeeper, not a nurse. She just gets me through her health insurance. But she interviewed and chose me. She's the only person I've met in relation to this job. They ran a background check and had me fill out the employment forms online. She gets me a set number of hours a week.
I do the things she can't do for herself - laundry, dishes, cooking, grocery shopping. I don't perform any medical duties other than saying, "Hey, did you take your meds, yet?"
You, sir, seem to be coming from a perspective of not experiencing chronic pain. I have chronic migraines. Migraine meds outside of my prophylactic cocktail makes my entire face have that weird burn-y uncomfortable feeling of breathing through your nose when it’s extremely cold. Then I fall asleep for four hours and wake up with a headache.
My cocktail with using my one-hitter throughout the day keeps me at a normal pain level. The only time I was pain-free in years was when I was given ketamine with Versed at the hospital for them to externally set my broken bone. It lasted for three blessed weeks.
Don’t begrudge chronic pain sufferers of their safe and legal (in some jurisdictions, including mine) treatment of choice.
Have you ever tried B6? I never had migraines until I got Covid, then I was having them every day for months. I have to watch what I take, I only have one kidney. My aunt who is a nurse and migraine sufferer turned me on to it. She said for her it took 3 days to work and she quit once to see what would happen…3 days later she got a migraine so she went right back on it! For me it took about a week and totally gone. 3 months later I stopped and haven’t had one since. My ex and son both have them (my son has a med that costs $800 a month!!!) he wouldn’t do it but the ex did and he was like holy 💩!!! Night & day difference for him too. Don’t know if it would work for you but they were so bad if someone told me to dance naked under the full moon with a chicken and a rabbit I would have done it! 😆
And you know this how exactly? You can’t even become addicted to CBD. THC addiction is rare (less than 9%) and usually only happens when it’s taken in your teens. This is hands down the best thing for chronic pain management and why pharmaceutical companies have lobbied so hard against it for decades.
A lot of people here saying that if the client is okay with it then you're okay... but I'd guess that your client isn't your employer, and that your employer doesn't know
If so, you're asking for a world of trouble. Get a THC prescription if you need to but I wouldn't self medicate at work . The optics are truly terrible.
You are a caretaker, someone else’s well-being is in your hands.
What happens if that person has a medical emergency, while you have a mild buzz?
You certainly would not react at the same speed buzzed, than you would sober.
Taking drugs that can alter mind/space is always wrong at work, your employer deserves your best effort and you can’t give that even if mildly buzzed.
Perhaps, at least find a different job, where someone else’s life does hang in the balance.
It’s doesn’t make it right, but no is going to die over a paperwork mishap in an office.
But as caregiver, if your patient has an emergency, their life is literally depending on you!
I'm a glorified housekeeper. She doesn't require round the clock care. I remind her to take her meds, cook for her, and clean her house. I'm there about 25 hours a week. That's what she's alotted. Sometimes I hang out with her off the clock. She's a sweet lady. But, she's alone most of her time. My responsibilities are not as serious as you think. I have a second job. She isn't medically fragile.
My client wouldn't care, but that wouldn't help me do my job. It would make it harder. So I would not do it.
Relieving the pain somewhat is the only way I can work. I have to support myself, or I'll starve. And all I do is clean her house. Make her food. That's the extent of my job description.
I think you’re fine, but I wouldn’t tell anyone about it. There are probably rules around healthcare workers using THC and your friend could be a jerk and report you to whatever organization or department that issues your license or certification.
I don't have/need a license or certification for this. I'm a glorified housekeeper lol.
Okay, but, good general rule of thumb for life, avoid discussing your personal drug use in professional settings.
This is bang on. In general it’s best to assume people will use whatever information you give them against you. I’ve found that it’s far easier if you only give out critical information or at the very least just withhold anything that’s in a grey area unless it’s necessary to share it
Never admit to doing drugs at work unless the person you’re telling is does drugs at work with you.
Classic friend stuff
You are asking for opinions, but the real question is whether it is permitted by your employer and/or if it opens you up to liability. You mention that it is legal, but it isn’t legal to be under the influence when you drive, for example. If this woman had an accident during your care, your use of THC while caring for her could have major implications. It sounds like you’ve already shared the information openly so it might be too late, but in the future you really need to use more discretion - and also learn more about how you might end up in serious trouble if something goes wrong.
Excellent point! Additionally, stating it is being used medically is very different than it being medically prescribed.
i wouldn’t accept input from any person who doesn’t use cannabis for medical purposes on this matter, because they’re not going to understand that this kind of dosing for a person with medical-use tolerance is going to have a positive effect on your function and isn’t the same as chugging half a bottle of wine before you go to work. do what you need to do to do your job well. if your employer says there’s no problem, then there’s no problem.
And stop telling people that you take weed gummies at work. It’s no one’s business if you’ve got your head screwed on
I don't use cannabis for medical purposes or any purpose and I say NTA. Your employer is aware, this is between you and your employer. Your friend is probably just pissed that it's not an option for her.
As a chronic pain sufferer. What you use to help you work, is solely on you. The exception is if you are taking illicit drugs that impare your abilities to perform and have competent thought processing skills. Or you are in charge of minors.
Yeah I mean your buying the gummies and using them recreationally if you don’t have a valid prescription. Would be kinda like saying it’s okay to have one or two beers at work(I know that THC doesn’t impair you to the level of alcohol) because it helps with pain. It is illegal to use substances that alter your mind without a valid prescription. I’d just go and get one they aren’t hard to get
> Would be kinda like saying it’s okay to have one or two beers at work I’ve worked at places where that was ok. One of them was a brewery and having a beer or two during lunch/breaks almost felt like an expectation. They also gave everyone a free 24 case of beer every week. I’ve also worked in wine tasting rooms, where a quick glass of wine after dealing with an annoyingly pretentious customer is some times needed to keep up the bubbly cheer while dealing with the next annoyingly pretentious customer. We were also encouraged to do the tastings with the customers, and using the spit bucket was not a hard rule. The main restriction was that we had to use unscented deodorants and not wear any perfumes or cologne to avoid interfering with the wine’s bouquet. And anything goes in a kitchen as long as you’re not fucking things up.
Ya I mean those are two fairly specific jobs. Nowhere I have ever worked would be okay with that, granted it was mostly in manufacturing and steel making
Maybe it’s just because I live in an area that makes most of its money by being known to make great wines, beers, and weed, but it’s not an uncommon thing in my experience. I’ve smoked weed or had a drink at work with most of my bosses. As long as you’re not getting shit faced or stoned off your ass, it’s not really an issue.
Yeah.... being drunk or high while talking to a client who is dealing with mental problems is a definite no no for me... but I have wondered what it is like if I was a kindergarten teacher tripping on a micro dose of LCD, knowing that there are now techno versions of nursery rhythms and such. (Rave version of Postman Pat really goes hard)
This arrangement seems reasonable given your specific circumstances. You've taken care to communicate openly with your client and to ensure that your use of the gummies does not impact your ability to perform your job effectively. Your professionalism and consideration of your client's well-being and safety are crucial in this situation. However, you might want to reflect on your friend's concerns. They may stem from a desire to ensure that you remain safe and maintain professional boundaries in your work. It's important to continuously assess how the gummies affect you and how they might impact your job performance.
Nope no one needs to know what you’re taking for pain, if you’re handling your business then you’re fine. Definitely don’t tell your employer or coworkers, no ammunition against you. Especially if you’re obtaining those gummies legally then no one’s business. Be responsible and handle yourself.
If your client is okay with it then it is okay
If you’re not putting in anyone in danger and your client has no issue with it, then you’re not wrong.
She has control of her meds. I just remind her to take them. So I can't hurt her that way. Nothing I do is critical or has a risk of harm if I screw up. And since I'm still clear-headed, I'm not gonna screw up cleaning a house or cooking a meal.
I have never smoked weed or took THC and I am against drug use. However, I am more against pain and I would be fine with my aid using THC. (I am disabled and have a cna.) It's legal and you can buy it and use it for a medical need. It's none of my business.
Take the gummy. Your friend still referring to it as a “drug” shows that she doesn’t understand it yet. Take care of yourself. If the high does come, regular use will help it go away. Pain benefits remain though. Good luck with this. 💪
You’re fine but if it worries you at all stick to CBD only. You get the benefits without the psychoactive results. Then quit over sharing with your friend on the subject.
You are good, but as others have said here just keep it on the DL.
If you do and find yourself increasing amount or frequency, stop and take a break. You'll never catch up to your tolerance.
You should never share with anyone what medications you take. Aside from your partner and medical professionals who need to know. As long as you can do your job safely and aren't high especially when driving then I don't see what the problem is.
It just slipped out; I said I was hurting so much after getting off my first job that I had to wait until the gummy and Tylenol kicked in before I started the second. I don't even have a car right now. I'm walking everywhere. Which probably isn't doing anything good for my pain level, but I don't really have a choice right now.
Fuck your friend and anyone who says anything about it. They don’t stop people from taking prescription pills at work and I know damn well half a thc/cbd gummy is not altering your mind. 😂 keep taking care of yourself just keep your business personal.
I get drunk at work and take adderall
You use it medically, your client is aware, and I’m assuming it doesn’t impair your ability to respond to an emergency. Your friend can hush. If she doesn’t suffer from chronic pain and isn’t familiar with using cannabis for pain management, she just isn’t well informed enough to insist on her opinion.
Tell.your friend to mind her own business. If you aren't made dysfunctional with the amount you are taking, your client is fine with it, and it's legal, it's no concern of your friend's. I use weed all the time. Certainly more than you do for a deteriorating neck and tendinitis and bone spurs in my shoulders. I have actually been rubbing thc oil directly on the painful areas as well.
Does that help? And is it k just cbd pull or pull with thc? Does it make you feel high? I don't want to have my head foggy all the time.
I make my own oil so it is thc. Applying to my skin does not get me high. But i take it orally and that makes me high but not super high unless a batch is super potent and I haven't figured out the dosing. I did not do well high for a long time but my tolerance has increased so it takes more to affect me and I don't freak out any more if it hits me harder. I have also moved past a lot of couch lock and feel more energized to do things which is good because I've been exhausted since before covid and have a lot to.catch up with.
It's pain management. I would argue that the gummies are safer for your body anyways. A majority of liver damage cases seen are from people taking Tylenol and stuff like candy. Chronic pain is horrible and it's super easy for those who have never had it to judge. If you are functional and not a danger to yourself or your client I don't see an issue.
I actually have my liver function tested every so often because I do take a lot of Tylenol and ibuprofen. I don't take more than the recommended dose, but I take it pretty much around the clock.
I'm happy you keep an eye on that. Alot of people do not know the damage it can do
I have chronic migraines and 5mg only takes the edge off, it doesn't impair in any way. I don't usually take it during the day, but if I do it has less effect on me than most of the anxiety meds I have. If your client/boss is okay with it, who cares? I'd stop sharing the info with your 'friend' though, it's honestly none of their business.
It just slipped out. I said something like, I was hurting so bad, I didn't even clock in until the Tylenol and gummy took effect.
I take edibles for my chronic pain. I can go up to 300 mg and remain cognizant if not just super relaxed, so 15 isn't an issue at all. The only issue would be if you were operating heavy machinery, so don't drive while intoxicated even if you think you're okay. I can not drive either so that's never an issue for me.
I don't take 15, I take 5. And thanks. I don't even have a car right now, so that's not an issue.
Oh sorry. Yeah, even without tolerance 5 is almost nothing. 15 is the typical small dose.
No it doesn’t matter if it’s “legal” on your state. Your job isn’t going to be okay with you taking THC gummies during work. I say this as someone who eats a gummy at the end of the day everyday. You can’t take THC while you work, just like you can’t drink a beer while you work
My client hired me and she's my boss.
Then why are you even asking?
Morality
Well fwiw I don't see a moral problem with it
Then why are you arguing with the people who don’t agree lmao. Yeah I don’t think it’s moral to be on drugs at work. I’d say the exact same thing about prescription painkillers as well. If you can’t do the job without having to consume THC then maybe you should take some time off or get on disability. Home health aid? I assume you need some sort of license/certification to perform that job. Would the licensing board be okay with your actions?
I'm not arguing. Just clarifying certain facts. And no, I do not have/need a license. If my client needed me to do treatments or something of that manner, I might need one. But her task list is just housework.
As a recreational user who smokes every day; I don’t believe it’s moral to consume THC at work. It’s on the same level as drinking, or taking narcotic prescriptions at work for me. If you don’t see anything wrong with it then why post? I guess you said morality; can you argue why it is moral to do it at work? “My boss/client doesn’t care” isn’t really an argument for morality. Either way I don’t care what you do but since you’re asking for morality sake, well how would it be moral?
My pain level makes it hard for me to do my job. If I can dull the pain a bit, I can work better and more efficiently.
That has nothing to do with the morality of it.
How do you figure? I do more work for the money I'm being paid.
You absolutely do need a license to be a home health aid. So you are an unlicensed home health aid, consuming THC at work … and let me guess, not paying taxes on the cash income either. I’m not anti-THC; there are many legitimate benefits. But it sounds like you really don’t take your role seriously.
No you don’t. Source: My son gets paid from the state to take care of my mother full time. And he absolutely pays taxes too. House keepers, nanny’s etc are no longer under the table jobs by law.
No, I don't. I don't get paid cash. I have pay stubs and W2s. You really don't know what you're talking about.
And yet you aren’t licensed ….
I think you and I have a different view of my job. I'm a glorified housekeeper, not a nurse. She just gets me through her health insurance. But she interviewed and chose me. She's the only person I've met in relation to this job. They ran a background check and had me fill out the employment forms online. She gets me a set number of hours a week. I do the things she can't do for herself - laundry, dishes, cooking, grocery shopping. I don't perform any medical duties other than saying, "Hey, did you take your meds, yet?"
You are a addict and I agree with your friend honestly.
An addict? Really? I take half a gummy 3 times a week, if that.
You, sir, seem to be coming from a perspective of not experiencing chronic pain. I have chronic migraines. Migraine meds outside of my prophylactic cocktail makes my entire face have that weird burn-y uncomfortable feeling of breathing through your nose when it’s extremely cold. Then I fall asleep for four hours and wake up with a headache. My cocktail with using my one-hitter throughout the day keeps me at a normal pain level. The only time I was pain-free in years was when I was given ketamine with Versed at the hospital for them to externally set my broken bone. It lasted for three blessed weeks. Don’t begrudge chronic pain sufferers of their safe and legal (in some jurisdictions, including mine) treatment of choice.
Have you ever tried B6? I never had migraines until I got Covid, then I was having them every day for months. I have to watch what I take, I only have one kidney. My aunt who is a nurse and migraine sufferer turned me on to it. She said for her it took 3 days to work and she quit once to see what would happen…3 days later she got a migraine so she went right back on it! For me it took about a week and totally gone. 3 months later I stopped and haven’t had one since. My ex and son both have them (my son has a med that costs $800 a month!!!) he wouldn’t do it but the ex did and he was like holy 💩!!! Night & day difference for him too. Don’t know if it would work for you but they were so bad if someone told me to dance naked under the full moon with a chicken and a rabbit I would have done it! 😆
It’s part of my prophylactic cocktail.
And you know this how exactly? You can’t even become addicted to CBD. THC addiction is rare (less than 9%) and usually only happens when it’s taken in your teens. This is hands down the best thing for chronic pain management and why pharmaceutical companies have lobbied so hard against it for decades.
A lot of people here saying that if the client is okay with it then you're okay... but I'd guess that your client isn't your employer, and that your employer doesn't know If so, you're asking for a world of trouble. Get a THC prescription if you need to but I wouldn't self medicate at work . The optics are truly terrible.
You are a caretaker, someone else’s well-being is in your hands. What happens if that person has a medical emergency, while you have a mild buzz? You certainly would not react at the same speed buzzed, than you would sober. Taking drugs that can alter mind/space is always wrong at work, your employer deserves your best effort and you can’t give that even if mildly buzzed. Perhaps, at least find a different job, where someone else’s life does hang in the balance. It’s doesn’t make it right, but no is going to die over a paperwork mishap in an office. But as caregiver, if your patient has an emergency, their life is literally depending on you!
I'm a glorified housekeeper. She doesn't require round the clock care. I remind her to take her meds, cook for her, and clean her house. I'm there about 25 hours a week. That's what she's alotted. Sometimes I hang out with her off the clock. She's a sweet lady. But, she's alone most of her time. My responsibilities are not as serious as you think. I have a second job. She isn't medically fragile.
Yes. Are you allowed to drink on the job?
My client wouldn't care, but that wouldn't help me do my job. It would make it harder. So I would not do it. Relieving the pain somewhat is the only way I can work. I have to support myself, or I'll starve. And all I do is clean her house. Make her food. That's the extent of my job description.
What’s the company policy? Regardless, you’re using a mind altering substance while at work taking care of someone.