Oops, We Did It Again! CA Bill AB 2500 Defeated
SA Members stopped a bill in the state legislature that would have made it a crime to drive with even a tiny amount medical cannabis in your blood (AB 2500)
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Arizona Supreme Court DUI Ruling Helps Cannabis Consumers
The Arizona Supreme Court has taken a step towards rational DUI regulations for cannabis use. I hope my home state of Washington takes a page from this rule book.
Arizona: Supreme Court Rejects DUI Per Se Standard for THC Metabolites
The Arizona Supreme Court this week rejected a 1990 state law that classified the presence of inert THC metabolites in blood or urine as a per se traffic safety violation.
NCAA Reduces Penalty for a Positive Marijuana Test
The NCAA approved a measure that would reduce the penalty for a positive marijuana drug test, the suspension will be reduced to half of a year.
UFC Fighter Jessica Eye Stripped of Win for Cannabis
Upon defeating her opponent in a UFC bantamweight bout, pro-fighter Jessica Eye was given a drug test. She failed the test. The punishment dished by the UFC was...
Craigslist Marijuana Progress
The other day I was perusing Craigslist and thought, just for the fun of it, I would enter "marijuana" into the search field under the jobs page...
NFL and Cannabis: A Glimmer of Hope
The NFL has finally shown the first flecks of common sense regarding marijuana use among its players. NFL Comissioner, Roger Goodell stated that, "if medical experts ever say medical marijuana would help with concussions
Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Don’t Work
The imposition of student drug testing programs is not effective in limiting students’ consumption of controlled substances, according to survey data.
Michigan Senate Republicans Vote in Welfare Drug Test Bill
In one of its last acts of the legislative session, the Michigan Senate passed a bill mandating drug testing for selected welfare applicants and recipients.
Thurmond, Browner: More NFL Players Suspended for Cannabis
The Seahawks have a long and colorful history with violating the NFL's league rules on substance abuse. In so far as the league is cracking down on PEDs...
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Positive Drug Tests for Marijuana Plummet
Over the past decade, positive drug tests for marijuana in the general workforce have dropped by 1/3.
Cannabis Breathalyzers May Be On The Way
A study has found that examining breath for cannabinoids could be useful. I'm not thrilled about the thought of a cannabis breathalyzer
NFL Needs More Transparency in Drug Policy, Says World Anti-Doping Agency
The NFL and its players union doesn't require players to disclose the substances for which they have tested positive. This is becoming more of an issue...
Unemployment Drug Test Bill Moving in Michigan
A bill that would deny unemployment benefits to people who refuse to take drug tests required by employers passed the Republican-dominated Michigan Senate
Forced Drug Tests for College Students a No-No, Judge Rules
A US district court judge in Missouri ruled that a college violated the Fourth Amendment when it ordered all students to submit to mandatory drug tests.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Eases Up on Marijuana Use
While it will still be possible to test positive under the new threshold, it will be very difficult for prior marijuana use to disqualify athletes.
More Failings of the Government's Drug Policies
Last week brought us two more prime examples of where our national drug policies are failing. First, a recent UCSF study found that cocaine...
North Carolina Legislature Overrides Drug Testing Bill Veto
North Carolina's Republican Gov. Pat McCrory last month vetoed a welfare drug testing bill, saying it was "not a smart way to combat drug abuse."