Fiery fatal truck crash on I-94 in Wis. linked to synthetic marijuana http://www.startribune.com/local/165022466.html?refer=y August 4, 2012 – 9:47 PM A man’s death in the crash was the third death of a Minnesotan linked to the dangerously unpredictable substances. A truck driver has been charged with two felonies for allegedly smoking synthetic marijuana before causing a fiery nighttime…

The Clearinghouse will improve highway safety by helping employers, FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, and State law enforcement to quickly and efficiently identify drivers who are not legally permitted to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) due to drug and alcohol program violations. This secure online database will provide access to real-time information, ensuring that drivers…

Is it candy or cannabis? Oregon Poison Center says more kids are mistaking edibles for common household snacks Click here to be directed to the KPTV story, including comments from our own MRO Dr. Matthew Noble, MD.

With the growing concern over lung disease and damage from vaping, both with cannabis and nicotine products, sales are plunging in Oregon.  See the entire Portland Business Journal story, written by Pete Danko, here.

Denver led the charge on decriminalizing Marijuana, are psychedelic mushrooms (magic mushrooms) next?  Denver is trying to get a measure on their ballot this year, and Oregon is working on getting it on their ballot in 2020.  Could this be the new trend?  Finding ways to decriminalize stage 1 drugs?  How do we protect our…

Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 12/03/2012 10:53 AM EST DOT OFFICE OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY AND COMPLIANCE NOTICE Recently, some states passed initiatives to permit use of marijuana for so-called “recreational” purposes. We have had several inquiries about whether these state initiatives will have an impact upon the Department of Transportation’s longstanding…