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, though clinical interpretation requires distinguishing coincidental use from causal contribution. The validation represents a technical advance in drug surveillance capabilities without establishing clinical outcomes or cannabis-overdose causation.

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Detection of ฮ”9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Impairment Using Resting-State Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

A randomized trial found that functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) accurately detected THC impairment with superior performance compared to traditional field sobriety tests. This neuroimaging approach offers an objective method for impairment detection that could transform cannabis safety protocols, though practical implementation challenges remain.

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The consumption of cannabis-related products during pregnancy is increasing. Marijuana (cannabis) use during pregnancy, whether for nonmedical or medical pur…

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