October 17, 2018
As returning students head back to campus and new students set foot on campus for the very first time, one thing we can all count on is that this is a time we’re looking to make new friends andsolidify old bonds. While not all students like to party, and...
Read more: Focusing on fentanyl: If you party, plan aheadJune 13, 2018
Some time ago there was an anthropologist who lived amongst a North American tribe. He noticed that from time to time the tribe would meet in a circle. They talked and talked and talked –for whatseemed like no purpose at all. There was no leader and no agenda....
Read more: Strengthening community through dialogue: Let’s Talk CannabisMay 30, 2018
Health Canada reports that the ability to drive or perform activities that require alertness may be impaired for up to 24 hours following a single joint. A report from the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration in the U.S. with expert advice from six...
Read more: The myth and origins of 24-hour performance deficits from cannabisMay 23, 2018
In my last post, I briefly reviewed the research evidence of performance deficits from the acute effects of alcohol. Now, I contrast our knowledge of alcohol with similar types of studies forcannabis. For alcohol, the breathalyzer test is an accurate measure...
Read more: The safety benefits of THC blood testing: a research summaryMay 16, 2018
Part 2 of our new “Cannabis and Driving” blog series. In my last post, I noted the existing penalties for drinking and driving with both federal laws (driving with blood alcohol content (BAC) at0.08%) and provincial laws (driving at 0.05% alcohol, 0.04%...
Read more: The safety benefits of alcohol breath-testing: a research summary
