It’s time to get our facts and figures sorted out where THC and CBD are concerned. Both marijuana and hemp come from the cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana contains higher amounts of THC and lower amounts of CBD. Hemp is vice versa. Marijuana legalization is not just a trending “here today gone tomorrow” topic of conversation. Read more »
What Is “Shy Bladder” in Drug Testing?
Commonly known as shy bladder, paruresis is the medical term given to someone who becomes fearful or anxious at the thought of urinating with others nearby. This social anxiety disorder affects men and women from preschool age through adulthood. Because many suffer in silence and never report the condition to their doctors, the exact number Read more »
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Opiates
Opiate drugs are used in medical treatment of pain. Opiates are also often used illegally for recreational purposes of generating a sense of euphoria or elevated sense of well-being. The drugs are highly addictive. In fact, opiate abuse in the United States is at an epidemic level and now presents serious difficulties for many families, Read more »
Mysterious Illness Caused by Marijuana is on the Rise in Denver
Doctors throughout Denver are warning of a significant increase in a mysterious illness linked to frequent marijuana use. The condition is called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and doctors say the number of patients contracting this little-known condition has doubled since marijuana was legalized in Colorado. Here’s what researchers have discovered about CHS so far. Marijuana typically Read more »