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 »
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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 »
Psychedelic Mushrooms Decriminalized in Denver
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 »
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 »
Fentanyl: America’s Deadliest New Drug
Fentanyl is a drug so potent that just 2 or 3 milligrams, an amount equivalent to 5 or 6 grains of salt, can prove fatal. A drug so lethal, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued a warning for Emergency Responders and others who have a high risk of coming into Read more »
The Difference Between THC & CBD
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 »