Do Young Impressions of Pot Foreshadow Future DUIs?
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the RAND Corporation in sunny Southern California, researchers delved into the world of youth perceptions of marijuana and alcohol, aiming to unravel the potential connection between positive views on these substances and the likelihood of future DUI incidents. The four-year study surveyed 1,000 middle schoolers, tracking their evolving opinions […]
Unveiling the Controversial “Fatal Vision” Marijuana Goggles: Do They Truly Reflect Impairment?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to view the world through the eyes of a smoker? If curiosity has struck, a group of high schoolers in Indiana recently had the opportunity, thanks to an intriguing program featuring the notorious “Fatal Vision” marijuana goggles. Despite the dire name, these plastic spectacles are not part of […]
Understanding Colorado’s Dram Shop Laws: A Look at Marijuana Implications
Dram shop laws, a prevalent legal concept in the United States, pertain to establishments that serve alcohol. These regulations ensure that businesses are held responsible for their involvement in a drunk driver’s intoxication, permitting victims of alcohol-related accidents to pursue compensation if the business exhibited negligence. However, with the evolving landscape of marijuana legalization, the […]
Colorado Considers Changes to Marijuana Edible Packaging
If lawmakers have their way, soon, labels for edible marijuana products in Colorado may be required to come with a red stop sign indicating that they contain THC (marijuana’smarijuana’s active ingredient). The changes are meant to make marijuana-infused edibles less attractive to kids. A first draft of new labeling rules suggested that the symbol on […]
Colorado Man Arrested in Nebraska with 37 Pounds of Marijuana
A Colorado man was arrested in Nebraska in mid-May after police stopped him for following another vehicle too closely. An investigation of the man’s minivan found 37 pounds of marijuana stuffed into the air compressor. Incidents like this one have led to lawsuits against the state of Colorado by Nebraska and Oklahoma, where our neighbor […]
The Cannibuster: The Next Big Thing for Marijuana DUI Stops?
We blogged recently about the invention of a marijuana breathalyzer to help law enforcement officials effectively gauge the amount of marijuana in a driver’s system. Two Ohio students are now putting their money where their mouths are (literally) with a different test to help police enforce drugged driving laws – a saliva test. The device bears the […]
Irresponsible Marijuana Edible use is a Rising Safety Concern in Colorado
Marijuana edibles have a public perception of being a good jumping off point for inexperienced consumers to try out Colorado’s legal highs. However, it is quite easy to bite off more than you can chew, as it were, and turn a relaxing experience into a stressful and scary one. Edibles have undergone much legal scrutiny […]
Is Marijuana Getting Stronger?
A study performed in a Colorado laboratory found that modern marijuana is more powerful than the drug used to be. Researchers put 600 samples under the microscope and found a rise in tetrahydrocannibinol (THC, the active ingredient in the potent pot) content, while cannabidiol (CBD, thought to have therapeutic effects) has declined. You can see […]
Good to Know Colorado: Playful Pot Education for the Masses
If you are an avid consumer of television, you have probably caught one or two of the new PBS-styled ads coming out regarding marijuana legalization. These ads are a part of a $5.7 million campaign (paid for by tax money from the “budding” legal marijuana industry) called “Good to Know Colorado” that stress education and […]
The Cannabix Breathalyzer: Coming to a Squad Car Near You
One of the difficulties of charging a driver with driving under the influence of marijuana is the difficulty of detecting the drug easily. Without a blood test, it is hard to know exactly how impaired a smoker is when they are pulled over for suspicion of DUI. One Kal Malhi, the President of Cannabix Technologies and retired […]