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 »
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What Drugs do Drug Tests Test For?
Employers seeking the safest work environment possible have a drug free protocol in place, but what drugs do drug tests look for? Basically, the broad range answer is all of them. Drug tests have the ability to incorporate all types of drugs. However unless regulated by the DOT or some other entity, the employer chooses 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 »
What is Fake or Synthetic Urine?
By and large, using synthetic urine is nothing more than another attempt by drug abusers to falsify drug test results. It joins the ranks of detox drinks, shampoos, mouthwashes and other products that assure a negative drug test result if using the product. Drug users act out of desperation and stoop to many levels. It’s 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 »
Checklist: Catastrophic Workers’ Comp Claims
Catastrophic workers’ comp insurance claims rank in at one percent of all claims filed. However, they also account for a whopping 20% of the total Workers’ Compensation losses overall. That is mind-boggling. Small statistic, but underestimated No one has “have a catastrophic accident at work” on the list of things to do. Sadly, though, it 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 »