The possibility of legal repercussions stop women who are pregnant or breastfeeding from starting a dialogue about marijuana use with their health care providers. Pregnant women are finding it hard to get reliable information about the safety of cannabis use during pregnancy, in part because of very limited research on the subject, and in part… Continue reading Legal Risks Prevent New Moms From Getting Reliable Info About Cannabis Use
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Positive Drug Tests At Work Continue To Rise
Marijuana is the substance most often detected in workplace drug screenings, according to a new study. More and more employees are testing positive for drugs in workplace screenings, an increase that is concerning for some employers and safety specialists. According to a study by Quest Diagnostics, positive drugs tests have increased significantly in a two-year… Continue reading Positive Drug Tests At Work Continue To Rise
Will Florida Repeal Its Ban On Marijuana Smoking?
Florida’s newly elected governor says the ban was not “up to snuff.” Newly elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has asked his state’s legislature to drop a ban on smoking marijuana. DeSantis, a Republican, announced his decision at a press conference on January 17, where he said the ban was not “up to snuff,” and doubled… Continue reading Will Florida Repeal Its Ban On Marijuana Smoking?
Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner
“It would not be shocking to see the end of federal marijuana prohibition signed into law this year,” said Tom Angell, a marijuana reform advocate. The influx of new members in the U.S. House of Representatives and the ousting of certain key anti-marijuana figures from the federal government could herald the approach of a “green… Continue reading Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner
CBS Rejects Medical Marijuana Super Bowl Ad
“It’s a public service announcement really more than it is an advertisement,” said the medical marijuana company’s head of marketing. Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl LIII, there’s one industry that’s been shut out of advertising during the big game—medical marijuana. The Super Bowl ad would have been fairly tame, introducing three people who have… Continue reading CBS Rejects Medical Marijuana Super Bowl Ad
Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
A recent high-profile stop has led to a lawsuit by two former highway patrol officers who now operate a cannabis transportation business. Recreational cannabis may be legal in California, but complex laws in the state mean officers are still regularly pulling people over and seizing marijuana. In fact, in 2018, California Highway Patrol officers seized… Continue reading Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
Vermont's Top Court: Smelling "Burnt" Pot Not Valid Excuse For Search
The Vermont Supreme Court’s ruling will prevent future rulings against motorists for similar reasons. A Vermont resident won his case against police who seized his vehicle after smelling “burnt cannabis” when the state’s Supreme Court ruled that the odor of marijuana does not constitute a valid reason to conduct a search. The Vermont Supreme Court… Continue reading Vermont's Top Court: Smelling "Burnt" Pot Not Valid Excuse For Search
Attorney General Nom William Barr Says He Won’t Go After Legal Pot
Despite the fact that Barr would respect state laws in regards to marijuana, some drug policy advocates argued that he should not be made attorney general. As the Senate conducted confirmation hearings with President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, most questions were focused on how William Barr would steer investigations into possible collusion between the… Continue reading Attorney General Nom William Barr Says He Won’t Go After Legal Pot
NYPD Gears Up To Address Pot Legalization Downside
The city’s police commissioner is sending NYPD officials to other pot-legal states to gauge what the city is in for when marijuana becomes legal. The New York Police Department is gearing up for the effects of legal marijuana without knowing exactly what those effects will be. The top of the NYPD chain has some… Continue reading NYPD Gears Up To Address Pot Legalization Downside
Kamala Harris Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In New Book
The California senator discusses her stance on prohibition, de-scheduling and the need for the war on drugs to be dismantled in her new book. More and more democratic politicians are getting on board with marijuana legalization, according to Forbes. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is one of them, as she discusses the topic in her new… Continue reading Kamala Harris Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In New Book