On June 25th, Illinois became the first state to approve the legal sale of marijuana purely through the state legislative process. That is to say, they didn’t seek voters approval on a ballot. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) into law becoming the eleventh state to legalize recreational use of Read more »
How Long Does PCP Stay in Your System?
Although its medical use was discontinued long ago, drug abusers still obtain PCP on the black market. Used for its mind-altering effects, drug abusers experience a high that lasts up to eight hours. Drug tests pick up on PCP use much longer though. It remains in the user’s system up to ninety days. Overall, the Read more »
Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana and THC Banned in NYC and Nevada
The fact that both Nevada and New York City banned pre-employment drug testing for marijuana and THC boggles the mind of some people. This is especially true if you are an employer. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the active ingredient in marijuana. It stimulates the brain cells to release dopamine. Users experience a feeling of euphoria. However, Read more »
Does CBD Get You High?
Many people are turning to CBD oils and other products to relieve a wide array of symptoms. They have a legal right in their state to do so. Medical marijuana use is exploding in our nation. To date, thirty-four states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico have all legalized its use to varying degrees. Moreover, several Read more »
FDA Hearing Collects Public Data on Marijuana
The FDA hearing entitled “Scientific Data and Information about Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds” takes place on May 31, 2019, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. If you happen to be in the Silver Spring, Maryland area, feel free to attend. There is also an option to attend via webinar. The Federal Food and Read more »
Marijuana Mortality? It’s Simply Not a Safe Drug
Normally, we don’t combine the words “marijuana” and “mortality” together in the same sentence. However, with medical marijuana now legal in 23 states and recreational use allowed in 10 others, insurance companies understandably want to put two and two together. The new horizon is hazy To date, studies looking at the marijuana mortality rate and Read more »
STATES Act Commands Urgent Legislative Action
The STATES Act (S.1028/H.R.2093) may change the way everyone views marijuana legalization because it will turn marijuana reform over to the states. The federal government will agree to the laws of the state and remove it from the Controlled Substances Act. If this happens, marijuana becomes legalized at the federal level and it will be Read more »
Experts Call for Research on How Marijuana Affects Lungs
With marijuana legalization sweeping our nation, the question of how pot smoke affects the lungs is one that is being asked more frequently these days. More specifically, is there a link to smoking marijuana and lung cancer? The answer is a resounding “we don’t know.” If you’ve ever seen a pot smoker portrayed on TV Read more »