problematic use of substances

EASA defines “problematic use of substances” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

‘problematic use of substances’ means the use of one or more psychoactive substances by aviation personnel in a way that:
(a)constitutes a direct hazard to the user or endangers the lives, health or welfare of others; and/or
(b)causes or worsens an occupational, social, mental or physical problem or disorder;

Article 2 · Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA) · Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 · Easy Access Rules, 26 Aug 2025 revision · Read Article 2

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