Marijuana
Marijuana Drug Testing Laws by State
As marijuana laws vary from state to state, the rules for employee drug testing get more and more complicated. This guide offers resources on the parameters for marijuana drug testing laws in each state. Employers who hire across state lines face especially complicated issues. Businesses need to understand which state marijuana laws apply, when federal law takes precedence, and where marijuana testing is prohibited for employment purposes.
Does CBD Show Up on a Drug Test?
Will the use of CBD products cause a person to fail a drug test for marijuana? All 50 states have now legalized the use of CBD oil, and there is a growing proliferation of products to choose from - but quality and compliance can vary widely. Learn about the differences between how drug tests pick up CBD vs. THC, and when things can go wrong.
MLB Allows Marijuana – NFL Says No Weed
Former Denver Bronco, NFL Hall of Famer, and two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis has been pushing for the National Football League to permit players to use cannabidiol (CBD) products to relieve pain and support healing. Davis held a press conference in August 2019 where he said about CBD, "It's a beautiful thing. It's worked for me. It's worked for a lot of people."
Breathalyzer for THC – Why the Weedalyzer Does Not Work
If THC is being treated like Alcohol by the law, why do drug tests still treat it as entirely illegal? Because there is no Weedalyzer. Find out why not.
MLB Drug Testing Removes THC, Adds Expanded Opiates
Major League Baseball and the MLB players' union jointly announced a new drug testing policy for major league and minor league players that brings real change to the league, beginning with spring training 2020. The updated drug policy takes a treatment-based approach instead of a program of punishment.
Drug Tests without THC
In response to rapidly changing laws surrounding legal marijuana use, Health Street announced a full slate of employment drug testing panels that exclude testing for marijuana. Employers who wish to avoid getting entangled in the complexity of cannabis regulations can now choose drug test panels without THC. In fact, in some locations, they are now mandated to do just that.