Many people are wondering why Denver even considered decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms. They are classed as a Schedule 1 drug by the DEA. Meaning that in the federal government’s view, they have no medicinal value. There is little chance, though, that users can become addicted to psilocybin which is the hallucinogenic found in psychedelic mushrooms. Still, Read more »
How Long Does Ecstasy Stay in Your System?
Ecstasy, or MDMA, is a synthetic drug. It alters the user’s awareness of surrounding objects and conditions. Chemically similar to hallucinogens and stimulants, it produces feelings of increased energy, wakefulness, pleasure, emotional warmth, and a distorted sense of time. It also shows up on drug tests causing users to wonder how long ecstasy stays in your Read more »
What You Should Know About Drugged Driving
So much has been said and written about the dangers of drunk driving, and rightly so. Driving while under the influence of alcohol has already hurt and killed hurt tens of thousands of people over the last few decades. Thankfully, with the intensified public campaign about its dangers and vigorous enforcement of DUI laws, drunk Read more »
Does CBD Show Up On a Drug Test?
The answer to that question is perhaps. Although, it is not intentional, CBD (cannabidiol) oil is usually extracted from the hemp plant a strain of cannabis; and, being of the cannabis family, it also contains THC. Even though hemp contains much lower levels of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) than marijuana, it stands to reason that trace amounts Read more »
Sober’s Got A Brand New Bag! Sober Bars on the Rise
What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? It’s a night made for celebrating like no other! And, for the vast majority of adults, we’ll wager there will be alcohol (And, in many instances, drugs of choice…) on the scene. Drinking and celebrating go hand in hand. It is deeply ingrained in human culture worldwide. Read more »
Three More States Legalize Marijuana
On 6th November, the battle to legalize marijuana gained three more states as voters in Michigan voted to authorize the recreational use of marijuana. Proposal 1 effectively permits adults of 21 years and above to buy, grow, possess, and consume cannabis leisurely. Citizens will have to adhere to the state’s regulation such as growing a Read more »
Opioid Use in the Workplace
Today, the U.S. has one of the world’s highest per capita rates of opioid use. In fact, the U.S. consumes at least 75% of the world’s opioid prescription drugs—and over 69% of U.S. opioid users work. These staggering statistics reveal the level of burden that U.S. businesses and organizations of every type and size bear Read more »
How Post-Accident Drug Testing Works
Post-accident drug testing plays an important role in maintaining a safe workplace today. This is because it discourages employees from using drugs due to the risk of being caught following a workplace accident. Unsurprisingly, a workplace accident is one of the most common reasons for conducting a drug test, and many companies—even those that do Read more »