In Massachusetts, During Child Custody if You Smoke Marijuana Since It Is Not Illegal What Do They Do to You?

Question by David S: In massachusetts, during child custody if you smoke marijuana since it is not illegal what do they do to you?
If they drug test me and only find marijuana, which is not illegal and I do use when Im not with my son what is my best approach. i have him 5050

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Answer by LeeH
You will very likely lose custody of your child. It may not be illegal everywhere but it still puts you in a sketchy light to be a good parent.
Don’t do drugs m’kay?

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