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It's National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week! Did you know these facts about marijuana? Fact 1: According to the CDC, marijuana negatively affects several skills required for safe driving, such as reaction time, coordination, and concentration. Regardless of age, driving while under the influence of THC puts a person at risk for getting a DUI ticket. Fact 2: The National Institute of Health found that daily use of cannabis, predominately through smoking, was associated with a 25% increased likelihood of heart attack and a 42% increased likelihood of stroke when compared to non-use of the drug. Let's raise awareness about the potential risks associated with marijuana use to promote safer choices and healthier outcomes! #NationalDrugAndAlcoholFactsWeek #MarijuanaFacts #Awareness

Mixing marijuana and alcohol? 🌿🍸 Learn the facts and stay informed! Check out this blog for everything you need to know about combining these substances. https://loom.ly/uDd84Uw #CannabisCard #DocMJ

Marijuana and alcohol, two of the most commonly used substances in the United States, exert distinct effects on the body and mind. Considering that each substance has a physical impact, combining marijuana with consumed alcohol poses heightened risks, leading to decreased judgment, increased overdose potential, and a greater susceptibility to the effects of THC. Negative effects arise when marijuana affects the body’s ability to metabolize alcohol properly, impacting blood alcohol levels. The intricate relationship between drinking alcohol, mixing weed and alcohol, and the presence of blood and plasma cannabinoids emphasizes the necessity of making informed choices and understanding the potential consequences associated with combining these substances. #Cannabis #CannabisSafety #MarijuanaSafety #DocMJ

Reevaluating Marijuana's Federal Classification: A Pivotal Shift in Drug Policy The debate over the US government's stance on marijuana is at a turning point, with new evidence and growing public support pushing for a major change in policy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are at the center of this issue. https://lnkd.in/gCXAJDit #addictionRecovery #DrugPolicy

Reevaluating Marijuana's Federal Classification: A Pivotal Shift in Drug Policy The debate over the US government's stance on marijuana is at a turning point, with new evidence and growing public support pushing for a major change in policy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are at the center of this issue. https://lnkd.in/gZi22xmv #addictionRecovery #DrugPolicy

This new edition of BarTalk focuses on the regulation of substances from cannabis to psilocybin, legal issues related to drug testing, smoking bylaws and more. Read the April edition here: https://bit.ly/3g5dBo6

You may think you’re ok to drive an hour or two after you get high on marijuana, but researchers say you’re not. Pot affects you differently than alcohol and can linger in your system longer, making it difficult to figure out when it’s safe to drive. The percentage of motor-vehicle crash fatalities involving cannabis is rising. THC impairs driving in so many ways and is different than alcohol. People who drive high, tend to drive more slowly and the drug affects your ability to maintain your position in a lane, your reaction time, following distance, and overall judgment. It also reduces your ability to maintain divided attention, which is the ability to do multiple things at the same time – mandatory for driving. Our advice? Don’t drive when high…period.

Improper disposal of unused prescription drugs threatens the environment and water supply, can lead to drug diversion, and may even be illegal. In our e-guide, learn how you can dispose of medication in a way that's safe, legal, and environmentally responsible: https://hubs.ly/Q02WknFs0

Improper disposal of unused prescription drugs threatens the environment and water supply, can lead to drug diversion, and may even be illegal. In our e-guide, learn how you can dispose of medication in a way that's safe, legal, and environmentally responsible: https://hubs.ly/Q02Wk2xC0

If you smoked marijuana last week, will it still show up on a drug test? 🤔 Let's talk about how far back drug screening can go. Watch our video below to learn more!