Just imagine: He had a little herbal timeout. So, that relaxed glib attitude will be quickly wrung out when Marijuana Impairment Test rolls around. How could we even measure that buzz? Science still can’t say for sure.

Lets step back just a moment. Booze has the handy Breathalyzer. Gardening? It’s harder than it sounds. Since the primary active chemical in marijuana, THC loves to hang around in body fat and lingers long after the effects wear off, that means instant testing doesn’t do well.

Scientists have some ideas in development at the intersection of tech and biology. Red eyes: Maybe. Slower reactions? Definite yes. But, you might not have the perfect clues from them. Cognitive tests help with this, looking at your ability to smoothly track eye movements or complete tasks.

Try picturing Greg down the street. Greg swears he’s a better driver when high. Here’s a spoiler: he’s not. Like trying to see through fog with a flashlight, marijuana could dull reflexes and blur judgment. Just like sniping at someone’s dance moves on the floor, new tests aim to identify people’s impairment right then and there.

Yet still, we don’t have smooth sailing. These tests, remember, are still very much being researched. Authorities are intrigued but stay wary. And as technology races forward, balancing precision with privacy remains complicated.

Imagine this: You walk into an office, a device the size of your phone will check your THC level. For now, this still seems like a sci-fi tale. But the heavy lifting is happening now in our development phase, where law concerns will influence how much freedom has for experimentation.

Clarifying in case you might have misconceptions: nothing can magically spit out how high you are in an instant. But for real, joke all you want, safety isn’t a joke. Testing for marijuana impairment is no easy task, it’s like unraveling the most irritating of Christmas lights. Patience and creative minds are most vital.