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Four in 10 Americans admit to using marijuana

November 10, 2015 By

The latest issue of CESAR FAX reports findings from a recent Gallup Poll where more than 1,000 Americans were asked if they have ever tried marijuana.

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It’s time to revisit your workplace substance abuse policies

October 12, 2015 By

All workplace drug-testing programs should be a part of a clearly written, and current, policy that complies with relevant federal and state law.

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The Wall Street Journal reports rising workplace drug use

June 15, 2015 By

The Wall Street Journal reports that U.S. workers testing positive for drugs is increasing, citing new data from Quest Diagnostics.

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Marijuana use associated with increased impulsivity and hostility

March 22, 2015 By

A recent study conducted by the Yale School of Medicine analyzed the changes in impulsivity and hostility of recreational marijuana users.

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Changing perceptions of marijuana and synthetic marijuana

March 5, 2015 By

High school seniors' perceived risk with occasional marijuana use is declining while they increasingly view synthetic marijuana use as harmful.

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Detect repetitive drug use with hair testing

February 12, 2015 By

Hair testing is a method many employers rely on to help identify periodic and habitual drug use by applicants and employees.

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Report examines marijuana’s impact in Colorado and Washington

January 7, 2015 By

A new report from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) analyzes marijuana use and its consequences in the states where it is legal.

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Marijuana edibles are trending with teens

December 30, 2014 By

Marijuana legislation continues to change and with it has come the jump in popularity of the edible form of the drug, now being sought out by teens.

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Marijuana positivity increases

October 1, 2014 By

Marijuana positivity increases 6.2% nationally in urine drug tests, but by double digits in Colorado and Washington reports Drug Testing Index.

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National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use

September 26, 2011 By

The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey conducted by SAMHSA.