Virginia Hemp Testing Gaps Raise Patient Safety Questions
Virginia hemp testing gaps drew attention after one retail flower sample showed excess THC, microbes, and a pesticide. The finding is a patient-safety warning, not a statewide prevalence estimate. CED explains practical product checks and Virginia’s…
Medical Cannabis Quality Standards vs Street Cannabis Safety
Medical cannabis quality standards ensure patient safety through rigorous testing and pharmaceutical-grade production. Street cannabis lacks these safety protocols, potentially exposing patients to contaminants and inconsistent dosing. Understanding…
Outpacing Emerging Drug Threats: Validation of ToxBox Kits That Automate LC-MS/MS Analyses.
Automated LC-MS/MS testing platforms successfully validated cannabinoid detection alongside other substances in public health overdose surveillance programs. This technology enables real-time monitoring of polysubstance use patterns involving cannabis,…
Trends in Cannabis Urine Drug Screen Testing in Colorado’s Largest Health System
This study analyzes cannabis urine drug screen trends in Colorado's largest health system. It highlights changes in testing rates and positivity over time. The findings reveal demographic factors influencing cannabis testing patterns.
Detection of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Impairment Using Resting-State Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
This randomized trial demonstrates that THC impairment detection via functional near-infrared spectroscopy is more accurate than field sobriety tests. The neuroimaging method offers an objective approach to cannabis impairment testing. These findings…
Cannabis Testing Challenges Persist as Virginia Retail Market Nears
Virginia cannabis testing challenges create uncertainty about product potency and safety as the retail market launch nears. Lack of standardized testing protocols impacts clinicians' ability to counsel patients effectively. This issue highlights the need…
Federally Funded Study Unveils Cannabis Impairment Detection Technology
A federally funded study introduces cannabis impairment detection technology using 3D printed breathalyzer cartridges. This advancement offers rapid, objective testing for acute cannabis impairment. Clinicians may soon have a reliable tool to assess…
This system analyzes cannabis chemistry to predict how it’ll actually feel – Reddit
Predictive models for cannabis effects could help clinicians move beyond the limited indica/sativa framework toward more precise dosing and strain selection. However, the clinical utility depends entirely on the quality of the underlying data and…