The prevalence of use of marijuana is more among the whites when compared to blacks. Also, the drug abuse is more prevalent among people from 18-25 years of age and is declining in people after the age of 34. Many of the adolescent people are involved in marijuana abuse due to peer pressure. Experiments conducted […]
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How a Blood Test is Performed for Detection of Marijuana
Marijuana drug test is essential for determining if a person has consumed the drug. It is done by collecting samples which may be urine, blood, saliva and hair. Let us now know about a blood test which is performed for detecting marijuana. The active presence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be known through blood test. The […]
Advantages of Marijuana Drug Testing in Organizations
There is a significant importance of employee drug testing in organizations. Drug abuse problems are found out by this test. Employee productivity, professionalism are supported by maintaining a drug free environment and absenteeism, addiction related crimes, accidents and injuries are prevented by the drug free environment. Addiction is avoided by conducting pre-employment and random employee […]
Know About Marijuana Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disease which may occurs a result of consumption of the drug. Sometimes, the general usage may lead to addiction. Because of the changes in the brain due to drugs, the addiction becomes a compulsive behavior. Initially, when a person starts the using one may feel pleasant and happy because of the […]
Marijuana’s Effect on Neurotransmitters
Marijuana is a drug; it is green, brown or gray mixture of dried stems, seeds flowers of the hemp plant. Marijuana abuse has impact on body as well as brain. Naturally a chemical is produced by the body that is very similar to THC; these chemicals are called as endogenous cannabinoids or endocannabinod. THC or […]