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Carra Wallace to join RICOVR Healthcare’s distinguished advisory board Princeton, NJ, July 19, 2023: RICOVR Healthcare, the creator of the XALIVA® rapid diagnostics platform that provides lab-quality results at point-of-care, announced the addition of Carra Wallace to its distinguished advisory
Which method provides the optimal detection length to identify recent THC use? A recent study from the University of California San Diego measured the concentration of THC in blood and saliva over 5.5 hours post-smoking. The authors noted that concentrations
Traditional drug test methods with urine and hair detect cannabis metabolites, indicating past use of up to 30 days or more. Employee-rights groups have long argued those tests are discriminatory, penalizing people for using on their own time and away
Workplace cannabis use is on the rise and causes impairment, which negatively affects skills such as reaction time, divided attention, cognitive performance, route planning, decision-making, and risk-taking. Employees may be impaired if they use cannabis right before or during work
Saliva testing is the best method for detecting recent marijuana use because it is fast, easy to use, accurate, and non-invasive. It provides reliable results that act as an effective deterrent to workplace cannabis use. The detection time for saliva-based
The differences between saliva and breath testing for THC are becoming clear, and it’s vital for businesses to understand. The ability to provide accurate and reliable results for recent THC use is key to maintaining safety and not infringing on
Understanding THC Drug Test Detection Length As cannabis use continues gaining acceptance for recreational and medicinal purposes, understanding how long THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) – the psychoactive compound found in cannabis – stays in your system becomes crucial, especially for employers concerned
The legalization of cannabis has been a topic of debate for years, with more and more states legalizing the substance for medicinal and recreational use. While the legalization of marijuana has brought a lot of positive changes, it has also
Employers should modernize their policies to reflect cannabis legalization, addressing potential risks from workplace use, clearly communicating policies to employees, ensuring legal compliance, and providing support to employees struggling with cannabis addiction. Legalization of marijuana in the U.S. The legalization
Detecting cannabis (THC) used within the workday is the best method to provide fairness to employees that use responsibly on their own time and to maintain safe workplaces. When cannabis was used, not if it was used, matters for
The legalization of cannabis is driving a significant shift in how workplaces handle drug testing. Employers have had to grapple with the challenges of balancing employee rights and privacy concerns while ensuring a safe work environment. While traditional drug tests
Detection of cannabis used within the workday is essential to maintain workplace safety amid legalization. Helps Ensure Safety & Acts as a Deterrent to Workplace Use First and foremost, it helps to ensure the safety of employees and the
Interview with Insurance Expert John Ganter Q: What is your background, John? A: For the past ten years, I have been assisting clients to think about risks within their organization in a different way. Using our analytics model, we
Cannabis edibles have become increasingly popular as more states legalize THC for medical and recreational use. These products, which include gummies, brownies, cookies, and other items, are a convenient and discreet way to consume cannabis, and they can offer a
Cannabis use can pose many serious risks, and its use in the workplace is rising. Over five years amid legalization, employees’ self-reported workplace use has increased by 60%. (1) Concerningly, 34% of employees report seeing co-workers use cannabis on the
By RICOVR Healthcare Kyle Muse, CMO Saliva testing is quickly becoming a popular method for detecting recent use of marijuana. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) projects that 25 percent to 30 percent of all drug testing
Amid legalization we are often asked about the length of cannabis impairment as it impacts community and workplace safety. Watch Dr. Himanshu Bhatia, Founder & CEO of RICOVR Healthcare answer this important question.
Has my state changed its marijuana (THC) drug testing laws; can we still test? With a majority of states now having some form of legal cannabis, we hear this question often. As of June 2023, eight states have passed laws
21 states have legalized recreational cannabis. How is legalization impacting workplaces across the country? Watch Dr. Himanshu Bhatia, Founder & CEO of RICOVR Healthcare answer in this brief video.
What is California A.B. 2188? California law now prohibits the discrimination of employment based on the use of marijuana off the job and away from the workplace with the signing of Assembly Bill 2188. On Sept. 18, 2022, California Governor
“There was a lack of a better device to harness the power of saliva.”
RICOVR Healthcare recently answered these questions with independent third-party research of 200 employers across industries and focused on HR management professionals as respondents. Highlights of the research are below. Amid legalization a majority said it was important to maintain a
By RICOVR Healthcare Joseph Seimetz, PhD, Senior Scientist & Kyle Muse, CMO The latest science on marijuana (THC) impairment According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), smoking marijuana impairs a number of driving-related skills such as reaction time,
Q:What is your background Detective Redfield? A: I’m currently a Police Detective in NJ with over ten years of progressive law enforcement experience. During my tenure as a Detective, I have been involved in investigations pertaining to various crimes such
Q: What is your background, Brett? A: I’ve been in Human Resources management roles with Fortune 500 companies and a member of SHRM for the last 20 years. Q: Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in 18
Dr. Himanshu Bhatia, Founder & CEO and Kyle Muse, CMO Nov. 15, 2021 Marijuana legalization and the workplace 1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state with legal access to marijuana.1 Legalization of recreational and medical cannabis has led
By RICOVR Healthcare Dr. Himanshu Bhatia, CEO and Founder, and Kyle Muse, CMO Nov.1, 2021, last updated on April 20th, 2023 The current state of marijuana testing There are over 50 million urine-based drug tests for marijuana conducted each
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