Cannabis News Digest: Texas THC Rules, Maryland Search Limits, and California Road Safety
cannabis news digest August 1 2026: Texas THC schedule clarifications took effect July 31. Maryland rejected a vehicle stop based on generalized suspicion, while California awarded more than $41 million for impaired-driving programs. These developments…
Teacher’s Car Chase After Unintentional Cannabis Ingestion
Unintentional cannabis ingestion is a significant public safety concern, especially with edibles where dosing is unpredictable. The delayed onset of effects often leads to overconsumption and acute intoxication. This case highlights the importance of…
Nevada launches public cannabis tracking system and impaired driving campaign
Nevada has launched a public cannabis tracking system to enhance patient safety and regulatory transparency. This cannabis tracking system monitors product movement from cultivation to retail. Alongside, an impaired driving campaign addresses safety…
UP IN SMOKE: Cannabis Vapes Causing Fires at Brady Landfill
Cannabis vaporizer battery fires are an emerging public safety hazard linked to improper disposal. These lithium-ion batteries can ignite in landfills, causing fires like those at Brady landfill. Proper patient education on cannabis vaporizer battery…
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Warns Against Driving High
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority warning addresses the risks of driving high. THC impairment detection remains a public safety challenge. This warning emphasizes the need for patient education on cannabis driving risks.
Feds Launch Campaign Warning Against Marijuana-Impaired Driving Ahead Of 4/20
Federal agencies have launched a campaign warning about marijuana impaired driving ahead of 4/20. This campaign highlights the importance of understanding cannabis impairment. Clinicians should guide patients on safe cannabis use and driving risks.
Virginia Agency Launches Campaign Against Driving After Cannabis Use
Cannabis impaired driving risks remain a critical public safety concern as legalization expands. Virginia has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the challenges of detecting THC impairment. Patients should be educated on the risks and legal…
Does Cannabis Legalization Contribute to Lower Crime Rates? | Trending – Labroots
Cannabis legalization crime rates data influence policy discussions affecting patient access to cannabis medicine. Studies show no increase or modest decreases in crime after legalization. Understanding these effects helps clinicians advocate for…
Focus on Officer Wellness: Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Insights
Cannabis-induced psychosis is a clinical concern affecting public safety personnel and civilians. It requires accurate risk assessment and intervention protocols. Officers need evidence-based information to distinguish cannabis-induced psychosis from…
BODY CAM: Motorcyclist Flees at 103 MPH, Hits Officer, Runs Drive-Thru
This case highlights impaired driving cannabis risks in a high-speed motorcyclist incident. THC presence complicates impairment assessment but underscores driving safety concerns. Clinicians must educate patients on cannabis impairment and harm reduction.