What Rescheduling Means for Safety-Sensitive Employees The Federal Government has not yet officially rescheduled marijuana, but both the current and previous administrations have considered moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. While such a change could have significant economic impacts across industries, the most immediate and direct effects would be felt by employees in safety-sensitive positions regulated by the … Read More
The Academic Consequences of Marijuana Use During College
How Cannabis Impacts GPA, Focus, and Long-Term Success Cannabis use among college-aged young adults (ages 19–30) has reached record levels in recent years. While marijuana is often viewed as harmless, research reveals concerning academic consequences of marijuana use during college. Studies now show a strong connection between marijuana use and lower college GPAs, reduced motivation, and weaker post-secondary educational outcomes. … Read More
Education in Marijuana
Education in Marijuana: Let’s Have a Conversation With the increasing legalization and societal acceptance of marijuana, conversations around its use have shifted. In the United States, marijuana is legal in 39 of 50 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use. While some view it as harmless, the reality is more complex, with potential risks of misuse and … Read More
Failed Drug Test From CBD Products
After ingesting CBD products you may have a failed drug test ahead. Marijuana refers to certain types of cannabis plants or the dried material of those plants. These plants contain many chemical compounds, including THC and CBD, collectively called Cannabinoids. CBD oil and hemp products can have a small amount of THC in them, resulting in a positive screen … Read More
A Note on Sobriety Monitoring
Abstinence and Sobriety Monitoring in Family Law Matters: It’s more complicated than you think! Drug testing can take many forms. The person’s drug of choice often determines the frequency of randomized testing, the type of test ordered, and whether results are needed immediately. All cases that are monitored need to start with an agreed-upon abstinence and recovery plan. A professional … Read More
Opioid Dependence
Like me, you may be wondering why so many talented young adults are dying of heroin overdoses. Why are they getting ‘hooked’ on opiates? This epidemic is in our neighborhoods, in the news and sadly in our hearts. A growing number of young adults are using and becoming addicted to opiates, using either heroin or prescription medications such as Oxycodone, … Read More
Marijuana, the Changing Landscape
In the last legislative session, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed medical marijuana (House Bill 0881) and marijuana decriminalization laws (Senate Bill 0364). Both laws go into effect on October 1, 2014. To briefly summarize Senate Bill 0364, the purpose is to alter the penalty for the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana, resulting in issuance of a civil … Read More