Medical marijuana has long been a topic of many discussions, from heated debates among lawmakers and government authorities to friendly exchanges of opinions among family members, friends and colleagues. Probably one of the main reasons this is a favorite topic of several discussions is the fact that, until this very day, people are still divided [...]
For the past six years, there has been an increase of marijuana abuse in almost all cities all over the United States. Moreover, there is a sharp increase of marijuana overdose, which then brought sufferers to various health care facilities such as clinics and treatment centers. In 2001, addiction to marijuana brought more than 100,000 [...]
Most of us are aware of the harmful side effects that marijuana can have on our bodies. The war on drugs policy that the previous administrations of the United States have made sure that people at least know that smoking pot is bad for you.
Public campaigns against marijuana have listed the weed’s common side [...]
1) Legal Outlook
Nevada state law provides a legal framework on how drug testing may be done. Apart from this, the law does not put limitations on drug testing by organizations.
2) Who Can Be Tested?
The law lays down the rules for testing public employees. Apart from this, there are no limitations on the employees an organization may instruct [...]
1) Legal Stand
New Mexico is an ‘open’ state. This means that there are no laws that direct organizations for or against the practice of drug testing. An employer may opt for any type of employee, any type of type of substance, agency to test for substance use and the action on positive testing.
2) Types of Drugs
The [...]
1) Legal Outlook
Washington state law neither directs nor limits employers who wish to get drug testing procedures carried out on employees. The state is Open to the procedure and lays few guidelines for employers.
2) Policy
No written policy is mandated. However, the presence of one helps in case of a dispute arising from workers compensation claim or for [...]
1) Who should get tested?
The state of Oregon does not have very specific laws as to who is required to be tested by employers for the drug and alcohol abuse.
2) What are the types of drugs that are tested for?
Once again, the Oregon does not have any specific categories of drugs that it outlines in its laws.
3) Company [...]
Marijuana is commonly known as chronic, pot or hash and is consumed either by eating, smoking or by soaking it in tea. It is easy to consume this drug in large quantities while eating it and hence most cases of over dosing generally arise from this. There is also a number of ways in which [...]
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