Instructors, we would like to believe, are ‘a step above society’ as a whole. As one I am naturally bias however I do believe that my statement above is true having learned from some great individuals. I put a lot into getting where I am today and I am sure most instructors do as well. For me it is the thrill of introducing new divers to the wonders of the aquatic world that provides me the satisfaction I need and the only drug I may succumb to may be a case of nitrogen narcosis. That said I am sure there are some that would ruin it for everyone and thereby giving us all a bad name. Instructors, like dive equipment, should be chosen carefully. In my job, the one that I use to pay for all my diving, I am subjected to drug testing, security clearances screening and the like. Why would anyone want to jeopardize that, their life or worse, the life of another is beyond me. While I have not offered any solutions here I do understand the need for caution. DLS