Professionals have become the city’s new potheads as acceptance of marijuana use increases

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They are the city’s new pot-smoking professionals — ganja-puffing teachers, TV execs and businessmen who go about their daily routines while under the influence, thanks to the drug’s decriminalization.

…A downtown Manhattan mom said she’s even cool with lighting up during play dates.

…A Brooklyn teacher told The Post that it’s a good thing city education officials don’t randomly test school workers for the drug.

…Zach, who said that pot actually helps him cope and that he has no trouble being productive.“I work anywhere between 60 to 80 hours a week, and I also smoke weed every day, and I’m educated, and I do a good job,’’ he said.

“It’s not like I’m sitting on my butt all day in my sweats, smoking and eating Doritos and playing video games.”

…In October, a Gallup poll found that 60 percent of Americans support marijuana use — the highest number in 47 years.

 

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