NOT ‘Just Weed’: Four Times More Dangerous in Three Decades
“It’s just weed.” Spend enough time at parties or clubs and you will probably hear this phrase used in instances of peer pressure to use marijuana. But what this reassurance does not convey is that cannabis is four times as potent today as it was just three decades ago. The amount of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly known as THC) in marijuana […]
FMCSA Registration Alerts
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Exercise, Alcohol, and Drugs Can All Dramatically Rewire The Brain, Research Shows
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in intolerable cravings and reduced impulse control. A […]
Do the Alcohols in Chewing Gum Affect Breath Alcohol Tests?
Scientifically, “alcohol” is the generic name for hydrocarbons (which contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms) in which one of more of the hydrogen atoms have be replaced by -OH (a hydroxyl group). These alcohol compounds are generally identified by the suffix -ol. Read the entire article on LinkedIn
Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked To Brain And Facial Defects In Offspring
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects in their unborn child. Now, research at Texas A&M University demonstrates that a father’s alcohol consumption before conception also links to growth defects that affect the development of his offspring’s brain, skull and face. […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) – Potential Harms, Side Effects, and Unknowns
The use of non-Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved cannabidiol, or CBD, has gained attention in recent years, as CBD is becoming increasingly popular and is being marketed for various health conditions.1 A poll of American adults aged 18 years and older found that 14 percent reported using CBD products in 2019, and a similar poll […]
Lancaster County Judge Addresses Definition of “Under the Influence” for Purposes of the Safety Exception in the PA Medical Marijuana Act
On January 10, 2023, Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey Wright addressed the question that has been plaguing employers since the passage of the PA Medical Marijuana Act (the “Act”) – what constitutes being “under the influence” for purposes of the Act’s safety exception? Read the entire article at Pennsylvania Labor & Employment […]
Multiple doses of NARCAN necessary as fentanyl gets stronger, Nashville clinical director warns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville clinical director is urging others to carry multiple doses of NARCAN this holiday season as fentanyl continues to get stronger. Charles Pemberton is the clinical director of Omni Community Health in Nashville, but he recently came across a life-or-death situation while back home in Kentucky. According to Pemberton, he […]
Motor Carrier Employers May Conduct Safety Performance History Investigations in FMCSA Clearinghouse as of January 6, 2023
Beginning January 6, 2023, motor carrier employers subject to the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may conduct part of the safety performance history investigation that is required for all driver-applicants in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Specifically, employers are required by 49 CFR § 391.23(e)(1) – (3) to obtain information about a driver-applicant’s […]
Should ‘Medical Marijuana’ Be Recommended for Patients?
Why our answer is ‘no’
Q: As more states legalize ‘medical marijuana’, should it be recommended for patients? A: At Cleveland Clinic, we believe there are better alternatives. In the world of healthcare, a medication is a drug that has endured extensive clinical trials, public hearings and approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Medications are tested for […]
