More Working Americans Testing Positive for Drug Use
It appears that American drug use is once again on the rise. New numbers from Quest Diagnostics, a clinical testing company based in Madison, NJ, show workplace tests are finding drug use at levels not seen in a decade. Last year, 4.2 percent of drug tests conducted on employees or job applicants came back positive.…
Marijuana Sending More Teenagers to the ER
The number of teenagers and young adults going to the emergency room at Children’s Hospital Colorado for what appears to be marijuana-related reasons increased significantly after legalization, a new study by a Children’s doctor found. Dr. Sam Wang said his study contrasts with surveys that suggest youthful marijuana use in Colorado has not increased since…
American Legion Calls on Trump to Take Cannabis off Schedule I to Help Vets
America’s largest veterans service organization has a message for President Donald Trump: Reschedule marijuana to permit research into its medical efficacy for treating vets suffering from traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. The appeal by the American Legion was included in a letter that requests a meeting with Trump to discuss critical veterans’ issues…
Recreational Marijuana Would Be Legal in NJ Under New Bill
Marijuana could be grown, sold and used in New Jersey under new legislation introduced in the state Senate. Democratic state Sen. Nicholas Scutari, the bill’s sponsor, said that the measure has little chance of being enacted under Republican Gov. Chris Christie, who opposes legalization efforts. However, Scutari said he’s introducing the measure now as…
Pot Abuse Increases in States with Medical Marijuana Laws
According to a new study, people living in states with legalized medical marijuana are more likely to use and abuse cannabis than people living in states where pot remains completely illegal. Sixty-four percent of Americans now live in states permitting medical marijuana use for a variety of conditions. Nearly 205 million Americans can now seek…