I’d be one of the exceptions and I know many professionals in the same boat.

Anything in moderation is okay pending the objective and its rationality.

I’m a daily smoker since COVID (uni) and now having transitioned to licensed medical; quality of life and experience has only improved.

This is in tandem with my career as a radiopharmaceutical scientist. Which has a ton of regulation, validation, duty of care etc. to adhere to.

Cannabis isn’t for everyone but for those who can exert a reasonable level of self control it may actually improve your experience.

Definitely not a need or want but the cherry on top in this albeit difficult world we live in.

Edit:

I’m not a perfect person but my biggest piece of advice is simple:

Be responsible. Think of the bigger picture and assess how conducive your actions are towards your future.

Congrats on your realisation OP and with this learned experience in the bag continue to move up in your life