MJ Biz has Roaring Start in CO, Dabbing, Genetic Testing for ADHD, E-Cigs on TV
Recreational marijuana business got off to a roaring starting in Colorado, with $5 million is sales reported for the first week. Dabbing is a general term for several ways to extract the THC from the marijuana and greatly increase the potency. Genetic testing and treatment for ADHD is being explored. Low levels of dopamine seems to be part of the condition. And e-cigarette companies are planning a major advertising effort for this year, including TV ads. Meanwhile the FDA is intending to adopt new regulations for e-cigarettes, and New York City and a few other areas are requiring tobacco and e-cigarette purchasers to be 21.
Should We Just Allow Doping in Sports?
An editorial page blog in the NY Times asked the question … with constant scandals … should be just stop trying to fight the use of drugs in sport? and the corollary of the Portugal Experiment – decriminalizing drugs, and doing assessment and treatment, instead of punishment for drug users.
Red Bull Simply Cola ® & UA Tests
… the coca leaf extract to flavor Red Bull Simply Cola ® and Coca-Cola® is whether the trace amount of cocaine in their beverages are in sufficient concentrations to result in a false-positive drug test for cocaine
Food-Source Opiates: Therapeutic Positive UA
Certain foods, medications and even body processses can cause False-Positive results in UA drug testing. Dr. Inaba discusses these and changes in established limits for testing.