Cannabis is now legal for medical use in 29 states, and for recreational use in nine states and the District of Columbia. Yet cannabis is still considered a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. So, does that mean it’s safe to use? Is it addictive? Contrary to popular belief, cannabis dependence is similar to other […]
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Alcohol Consumption, Measurement and Monitoring
Ethanol, the psychoactive ingredient in wine, beer and liquor, is one of the most intensely studied compounds in the history of toxicology. We know a great deal not only about alcohol consumption’s effects on human performance, but also on its disposition in the body. Once consumed, ethanol passes through the stomach into the small intestine, […]
Read MoreCross-reactivity – An Avoidable Hurdle to Improved SUD Outcomes
People working to overcome a substance use disorder (SUD) face many challenges along the path to recovery such as physical ailments, withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and relationship mending.
Read MoreTracking Data-Driven Outcomes in the Justice System
Tracking Data-Drive Outcomes in the Criminal Justice System Richmond, VA. – Tracking the criminal justice system, and government transparency in general, is something the United States has grappled with for years. Data transparency, especially in the digital age, is crucial to understanding the work that the criminal justice system does.
Read MoreHow veterans courts provide treatment, not punishment
This Veterans Day, as we pause to pay tribute to the men and women who bear the burden of safeguarding our freedom, we must ensure that our gratitude is extended to all veterans, even those who struggle to cope right here at home.
Read MoreAverhealth Rolls Out Expanded Fentanyl and CBD Tests
When it comes to substance use monitoring, street drugs laced with fentanyl pose a real testing challenge. Positive Fentanyl test results can have a high rate of unconfirmed positives, in part because of the constant changes illicit labs make to fentanyl formulations. The expanded panel includes 16 different fentanyl analogs, including carfentanil. Because original fentanyl […]
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