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EIGHT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DELTA-8
(January 2024) Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8), also known as “marijuana-lite” or “legal weed,” is a cannabinoid that is extracted from the cannabis plant. But what exactly is Delta-8, and what does it mean for your drug-free workplace program? Here are eight pieces of information to know about Delta-8:
1. Close-cousin to THC: Delta-8 is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in marijuana and hemp (two plants in the cannabis family). Its chemical structure is very similar to Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (commonly called THC), the high-inducing substance in marijuana.
2. It can produce a high: Because its structure is similar to THC, Delta-8 can cause a high. However, Delta-8 is said to be only about half as potent as THC, so the high caused by Delta-8 is a milder one.
Continue reading to find out the other 6 facts around Delta 8 and to why Governer Mike DeWine made an appeal to the Ohio legislature to either ban or establish regulations to Delta-8.
DEADLINE APPROACHING!
I think that we can all agree that we never thought it would already be almost February, 2024! It feels like jsut yesterday we were fighting over whether brussel sprouts should be a Thanksgiving side dish (my answer is no!)
Here are some tips to make sure the the March 31st deadline for the Drug-Free Safety Program Annual Report doesn't sneak up on you!!!
Schedule ahead and do a bit at a time so it doesn't feel overbearing - try following these dates:
- February 1 – Schedule an hour to confirm you have all education and training completed or scheduled to complete before the deadline, paperwork is in order, your policy is up-to-date for the year and you are testing with the correct drug panel.
- March 1 – Schedule a block of time to complete your annual report before the deadline
Director of Operations and Policy development, Brandi Votava, Explains the SURs Benefits and How to Enroll
Delayed Drug Test Results?
You’ve just extended a job offer to an exceptional candidate for a position you’ve been longing to fulfill within the company, you’re understaffed, this candidate is ready to start working, and here you are 6 days later waiting for that pre-employment drug test result.
Sometimes there may be an extended lag time from the moment we send someone for a drug test to the time we receive that result. This can trigger a sense of urgency, and once you add in the “unknown” factor of WHEN will I get this test result and WHY is it taking so long”, it can get a bit frustrating.
Issue 2 Update
As it currently stands, no further movement has taken place, which has prompted Governor Dewine, in an interview with Ohio newspaper editors to ask the Legislature to get back together, start talking about this and to take action.
Remember, at this time, the current law as passed by the voters still supports employers in your decision to implement and maintain your current drug-free workplace policies and practices around the use, possession, and distribution of marijuana.
Working Partners® will continue to remain diligent in following reputable sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information to ensure that YOU are supported and accurately informed of the ever-changing Ohio Cannabis Law!
Continue to stay alert to upcoming updates and information from Working Partners®, and of course call for support with any immediate issue or incident.
The Past Month In The News...
DeWine: State's recreational marijuana policy in a 'goofy situation' (Norwalk Reflector)
WCHD Reinforces Ohio's Smoke-Free Workplace Law Changes To Include E-Cigarettes(The Village Reporter)
- Intersection of Cannabis Legalization and Workplace Safety: Innovative Testing Solutions (Best Stocks)
- Drug Addiction Statistics 2024 (Key Facts About Drug Abuse) - The Tech Report (The Tech Report)
- DOT Random Drug Testing Near Industry, CA | CDL Inquiry (STL News)
