Black patients who tested positive for marijuana were twice as likely to have their pain pills discontinued than their white counterparts. Black patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain are more likely to be tested for illicit drug use than their white counterparts. Black patients are also more likely to have their pain medication… Continue reading Inside Racial Disparities In Opioid Prescribing, Drug Testing
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Employment Rights For Legal Marijuana Users Addressed In New Bill
Under the proposed legislation, federal employees living in pot-friendly states won’t be penalized for their cannabis use. New legislation proposed in the House of Representatives would protect federal employees from getting fired for using cannabis. The bipartisan bill—the Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act—was introduced by Rep. Charlie Crist and Rep. Drew… Continue reading Employment Rights For Legal Marijuana Users Addressed In New Bill
Oklahoma Public Schools Increase Drug Testing For Students
The decision comes on the heels of the state’s voters passing a measure to legalize medical marijuana. A public school district in Oklahoma will double the number of students that will be required to undergo random drug testing in the coming school year. The move comes on the heels of a recent decision by state voters… Continue reading Oklahoma Public Schools Increase Drug Testing For Students