Air Force Bans Chobani Greek Yogurt Flavor, Over Hemp Seeds
In 1999, the U.S Air Force added hemp seed and oil products to their “forbidden list.” This vicious yet silly facet of prohibition has claimed another...
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ACLU Sues Over Chicago Public Housing Drug Tests
The ACLU of Illinois filed a class-action lawsuit against the Chicago Housing Authority over its policy requiring drug testing of residents.
North Carolina Welfare Drug Testing Bill Passes
The bill requires participants in the state's Work First program to submit to drug testing if authorities have a reasonable suspicion they are on drugs
Professional Sports Committees Rethinking Marijuana Rules
UFC changed their marijuana rules to match the WADA’s. State athletic commissions have met to discuss raising the marijuana threshold for combat sports.
Michigan House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The Republican-controlled Michigan House Friday approved a bill that would allow for the suspicion-based drug testing of welfare recipients.
Judge Allows Marijuana Use Evidence in Trayvon Martin Case
Judge Debra Nelson, the judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin case, has ruled to allow jurors to hear evidence of marijuana in Trayvon Martin's system.
Oklahoma Welfare Drug Screening Finds Few Dopers
Last year, the Oklahoma legislature passed and Gov. Mary Fallin (R) signed into law a bill mandating drug screening for welfare applicants.
Good, Bad Drug Measures Die Along With Farm Bill
The Farm Bill (House Bill 1947) died in the House Thursday morning as Democrats rebelled against deep cuts to food stamps.
Texas to Drug Test Some Unemployment Applicants
A bill that would require some people seeking unemployment to undergo drug tests has become law. But critics say it is a waste of time and taxpayer dollars.
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Colorado Marijuana Mogul Busted in Alabama for Possession
Vincent Keber, managing director of the company behind Dixie Elixirs, was arrested for possession at the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Texas Unemployment Drug Testing Bill Passes
Gov. Rick Perry (R) had called on the legislature to pass both bills. It is almost certain that he will sign the unemployment drug testing bill into law.
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UFC Raises Testing Threshold for Marijuana to WADA Standard
UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner said the testing threshold for marijuana will be raised from 50ng/mL to 150ng/mL.
Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Linked to Spikes in Hard Drug Use
Schools with student drug testing programs are likely to see a rise in consumption of hard drugs, according to a trial in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Next-Gen Cannabis Smokers: True Freedom
I was sitting outside my house here in WA and I was taking a hit off my bong with an urge to hide what I was doing. Will I ever feel that 100% true freedom?
Indiana Welfare Drug Testing Bill Fails
Public benefits drug testing bills remain alive in several states this year, including Alabama, North Carolina, and Texas.
Federal Court Again Blocks Missouri College Drug Testing Plan
A Missouri federal district court judge has blocked Linn State Technical College from drug testing all first-year and some returning students.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Welfare Drug Test Law
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta upheld a preliminary injunction blocking Florida's 2011 law requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test.
Indiana House Approves Welfare Drug Test Bill
The GOP-controlled Indiana House voted overwhelmingly Monday to approve a "reasonable suspicion" drug testing bill for welfare recipients. Drug tests...