After an unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths throughout the pandemic—topping out at a 46% increase between 2019 and 2021—the U.S. celebrated when the number dropped by 3% during 2023. Have you heard that as of April 2024, the numbers dropped even further? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that according to the latest Read more »
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Will Smoking Pot Help Those Suffering PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with our veterans who have experienced the horrors of war firsthand. No wonder it was once commonly referred to as “shell shock.” However, anyone can suffer from PTSD after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic or terrifying event that involves serious physical harm or the threat of it. Read more »
Massachusetts Considering Legalizing Mushrooms
It’s growing closer to the November election and marijuana legalization in Florida isn’t the only measure on the ballot that pertains to drug legalization. Massachusetts Secretary of State, William F. Galvin, recently released news that citizens of that state will be asked whether or not they think psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin mushrooms, should be Read more »
Can Marijuana Legalization Affect Turnover Rates?
Depending on where you stand on the issue, Florida is abuzz—pun possibly intended—with either anticipation or apprehension about the fact that legalizing recreational marijuana is on November’s ballot. If Amendment 3 passes, supporters will want employers to remove it from company drug tests. Employers may wonder if their turnover rates will soar if they don’t. Read more »
Employers Beware! Employees Modifying Ways to Cheat Drug Tests
Employee drug tests have become far more sophisticated than in the early days. Back then, drinking a lot of water before taking the test site usually did the trick. Laboratory equipment wasn’t as sophisticated at reading drug tests back in the 90s as it is today either. Someone trying to achieve a false negative result 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 »
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 »