Fascinating Article about Marijuana’s Link to Schizophrenia and Other Mental Disorders

Are you concerned about how to address prescription drug abuse in the workplace? The misuse of prescription drugs (psychotherapeutics) is at epidemic proportions in the US.  Current data indicate that we produce enough hydrocodone and oxycodone per year in this county to supply every citizen with 24 tabs of hydrocodone and 40 tabs of oxycodone.

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…

Fox 12 reports on an Oregon resident who wants to warn others about some CBD products.  See the entire story here.

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.

Oregon is no longer the ‘most-stoned’ workforce in the nation.  However, it is not from a decline in use in the state, but instead due to increasing use in other states.  According to The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™, a comprehensive analysis of workforce drug use trends released April 11th, 2019.  See the full story…

Quest Diagnostics has some information, that may help you answer this question and many more.  Please read the entire story here.