The HR department could very well be considered the heart of the company. The human resources department plays a huge role in day-to-day operations from drug testing to tracking benefits. Having caring, empathetic, and astute people in HR positions goes a long way toward having a thriving business. Why? Because the core responsibility of your Read more »
Marijuana Legalization and Safety Carve-Outs
It seems with each passing election, marijuana legalization is passed somewhere in some form or another. Both medical and recreational use create valid safety concerns for employers, however. Could safety carve-outs be the solution? We all know that marijuana use affects both motor and cognitive skills. As marijuana, pot, weed, or whatever you want to Read more »
How Long Does Crystal Meth Stay in Your System?
Crystal meth is merely a crystallized form of methamphetamine. Manufactured in clandestine, often portable, labs across the country, the ingredients include common household items and over-the-counter-cold medications. Known as “Poor Man’s Cocaine,” manufacturing this illicit drug is hazardous to those making it and to residents in the neighborhood where it’s being made as well. Hazardous Read more »
Illinois Legislature Approves Marijuana
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 »