Surgeon General Vice Adm. Jerome M. Adams has issued an advisory emphasizing the importance of protecting youth and pregnant women from the health risks of marijuana use. Marijuana, or cannabis, is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a component of marijuana, binds to receptors in the brain, producing euphoria… Continue reading Marijuana: A Warning From The U.S Surgeon General
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A Test for Marijuana-Impaired Drivers?
We already have a test to determine whether drivers are alcohol-impaired. But it could be a bit more difficult to come up with a similar evaluation for drivers who have been using too much marijuana. Recent studies in which marijuana users took controlled doses of cannabis in the lab have identified new biomarkers that can… Continue reading A Test for Marijuana-Impaired Drivers?