While the prospect of an accurate marijuana breathalyzer is still far off in the distance, one of the most pressing issues facing lawmakers in states where recreational marijuana is now legal is how to test for marijuana impairment. A professor from the University of Massachusetts Boston thinks he has the answer.
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Maine State Senate Approves Drugged Driving Bill
On March 30, 2016, the Maine state Senate voted 19-14 to approve Legislative Document 1628, a bill that would set a blood-THC limit for drivers.
Do Marijuana Goggles Blur the Line Between Truth and Fear?
As marijuana legalization sweeps the nation, companies are trying to keep up with the times by updating the classic beer goggles to simulate marijuana intoxication.
Canary Introduces First iPhone App to Measure Marijuana Intoxication
BOULDER, Colo., July 23, 2015 /Weed Wire/ — Canary today unveiled the first-ever mobile performance tracker that quickly and accurately measures one’s personal performance to determine whether or not a subject may be under the influence of marijuana.
Washington Passes Open Container Law for Marijuana
In Washington, the state legislature has recently passed HB 1276, a bill aimed at preventing driving under the influence of marijuana.
Third Death in Colorado Linked to Edibles Sparks Debate
For the third time since recreational marijuana was legalized in Colorado in 2014 a death has been attributed to the consumption of edible products containing THC, furthering the debate about the safety of these products and the role of personal responsibility.
My Dog Ate My Stash: Pets and Accidental Marijuana Ingestion
Adults now have easy access to potent and pungent marijuana and evidently man’s best friend is right on the owner’s heels.