America’s growing interest in magic mushrooms, or shrooms, is becoming blatantly evident. This psychedelic drug is gaining popularity across the nation. It’s reminiscent of the “turn on, tune in, drop out” theory free flowing throughout the country during the 190s. Back then, the government was deeply into researching the possibilities of using them for various Read more »
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Specific Gravity Keeps Urine Drug Test Grounded
Drug abusers try lots of ways to “beat” the test so their drug abuse goes undetected. However, that’s been going on since drug testing began and lab techs are on to their trickery. Therefore, some drug-using employees may feel the accurate interpretation of employee drug tests is not always straightforward. A little-known factor called specific Read more »
If Drugs are Legalized, What Happens to Drug Testing?
Despite medical and recreational legalization, the Department of Transportation (DOT) hasn’t removed marijuana from its drug testing panels. In a published online statement it takes a firm stance on the matter. Even though marijuana has been legalized in certain states, it has no bearing on whether or not someone gets removed from service if they Read more »
How Far Back Does a Hair Follicle Test Go?
The urine test has always been the most used employee drug test. It accounts for over 90% of employee drug tests each year. Even so, the hair follicle test is gaining in popularity. Obviously, it still has a way to go to be a contender for the most used employee drug test but it’s gaining Read more »
Will DEA Soon Drop Pot Lower on Its List?
When the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule 1 on its Controlled Substances List to a Schedule 3, a public comment period was announced as well. That period ends on Monday evening, July 22, 2024. So far, the DEA has to comb through 33,000 comments. That is in addition to those Read more »
Verifying Medical Marijuana Authorization — MRO or Employer?
A majority of the United States allows the legal use of medical marijuana. The medical conditions that enable its use differ from state to state. This creates a problem for employers across the board as they come against opposition from advocates for legalization. For instance, does legalization affect how they handle positive drug test results? Read more »
Some Say Legalizing Drugs Can Reduce Crime
It’s blatantly apparent that drug addiction and abuse continue to rage out of control across America destroying lives. Can legalizing or decriminalizing drugs benefit America? It’s a trending debate in the United States right now. Some believe the answer is yes stating that the nation would see a reduction in drug-related crimes. Moreover, now that Read more »
Recreational Marijuana Made Florida’s November Ballot
You’ve surely heard by now that Florida is putting recreational marijuana legalization to a vote on its November ballot. Those who support legalizing pot for adults to enjoy during their leisure time without fear of punishment are anticipating heading to the polls on November 5th. The ballot title they’ll be looking to add their mark Read more »