5 Of The Hottest Jobs In Cannabis

Veronica Castillo

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March 13, 2020

Cannabis jobs pay 11% more than the average salary in the United States. Cannabis is hot and the range of cannabis jobs is even hotter.

Cannabis is an industry and the boom in jobs has been huge. Even with some layoffs and business closures, cannabis is beating the manufacturing industry in job creation. The Motley Fool states that the North American cannabis market is expected to grow by 28% through 2021. All this growth means that jobs in cannabis are going to be created for years to come.

We have already seen a boost in jobs:

Data shows 211,000 full-time cannabis jobs added to the United States job market. If taking into consideration part-time and indirect employment, that figure increases to almost 300,000.
Of all the states, Florida added the most jobs in cannabis — 9,000 in 2018 which equals a 703% increase.
Forbes states that cannabis is projected to reach a 110% job creation rate between 2017 and 2020.

There are many out there looking to make the career transition into the cannabis industry and may be wondering if a job in cannabis will still allow the payment of bills and care for family. CNBC reports that cannabis jobs pay 11% more than the average salary in the United States. Cannabis is hot and the range of cannabis jobs is even hotter.

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5 of The Hottest Jobs in Cannabis and Average Salaries

Dispensary Manager: the overseer of daily dispensary operations and sales; $48,634 annually.
Cannabis Grower/ Cultivator: the people that work the Cannabis farm, overseeing the growth of Cannabis plants; $14.00 hourly.
Cannabis Trimmer: the specialists that oversee harvest: cutting/trimming the flowers from the stems; $13.85 hourly.
Cannabis Budtender: referred to as sales associates, this position is the happy face behind the counter, similar to a bartender; $12.54 hourly.
Extraction Technician: the scientist responsible for extracting oils/cannabinoids/ terpenes from the Cannabis plant; $16.15 hourly.

Salaries vary by company, location, and recreational vs. medicinal legality. Because cannabis is a newer industry with many people wanting to make a transition, a lot of newcomers are in competition for getting hired.

Preparing for a Job in Cannabis

Preparing for the transition of a new job in cannabis means self-mastery/self-motivation. Cannabis is a new industry and something that employers like to see: prospective employees that take ownership of their career development. Though job training is almost always offered, it is always a plus when employers see that candidates have already started the process on their own. It shows leadership that the candidate took their personal development seriously for a transition into a new industry.

Interested in landing a job in the booming cannabis industry? Here are some online training institutions that can help get you started: Cannabis Training University, THC University, Cannabis Training Institute, Clover Leaf University, The Trichome Institute.

The Future of Marijuana Testing In College Sports

Brendan Bures

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March 13, 2020

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The Future of Marijuana Testing In College Sports

Oklahoma University football coach Lincoln Riley believes college football needs to adapt to the new realities of marijuana.

The world of sports is changing its tune on marijuana. Under the new proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, NFL players will no longer be suspended for positive drug tests, including marijuana; Kevin Durant has become the first superstar athlete to publicly advocate for NBA players to use cannabis as medical treatment; and Major League Baseball removed cannabis from its banned substances list, though the league quietly reminded players not to show up high to stadiums.

As these professional leagues change their polices, will college sports do the same? The NCAA and major universities still test student-athletes for marijuana use. Should they fail, it automatically results in a six-game suspension for players. This comes at a time when many major football and basketball programs in college sports reside in states with medical marijuana or adult-use legalization.

Like in Oklahoma, for example, which has more dispensaries than any state in the country. Last year, three University of Oklahoma football players were suspended for positive marijuana tests at the end of the season. Responding to a question about the status of those players at a press conference, OU football head coach Lincoln Riley discussed “the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about.”

“As far as marijuana testing, we’re operating in a different world than it was 10-15 years ago. Laws, availability, perception of it, everything’s changed,” Riley said. “So I think we need to adapt, too. We’re certainly from our end trying to study if what we are doing is working.”

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Riley told reporters that universities should focus more on “the welfare of the student-athlete,” according to The Athletic. Under that protocol, teams would treat marijuana use more like alcohol and only intervene should substance abuse issues arise. This is similar to the NHL’s current drug policy.

“To maybe give you an idea of some of the talks we’ve had, let’s say we had a player, maybe, that had an issue with abusing alcohol,” Riley said. “It’s not necessarily illegal from an NCAA standard, this and that. We would sit down and talk to this player. We would get him counseling. We would approach it more from a wellness and … being healthy for the rest of your life and putting yourself in good situations, helping you perform athletically, academically, all those things. We tried to do everything we could.

“And I don’t know that we’ve all necessarily been able to do that with marijuana, specifically because of the ramification of a guy testing positive.”

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Believe it or not, punishment used to be worse for college athletes who failed a drug test. A positive marijuana test previously resulted in a full-year suspension, which the NCAA reduced to six games four years ago. The NCAA also doubled the threshold for what constitutes a positive marijuana test. Those suspensions can create lasting damage in a player’s ability to improve and reach professional sports. In addition, publicity around a student-athlete’s failed marijuana test can negatively impact future job opportunities outside sports.

Riley believes players should be given help if they need it, and it should be done without any announcement to media or fans.

“It’s made it kind of the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about,” said Riley. “Like we do with every part of our program, we’re trying to evolve. We’re not saying, ‘Well, we’ve just always done it like this, so that’s how we’ll do it.’ We’re trying to improve and make sure we’re doing everything we can for our student-athletes. I don’t know that I have all the answers right now. These are evolving, and it’s something we’ll continue to look at to make sure we’re doing the best that we can.”

College sports will inevitably change — as professional sports have — in attitudes and penalties surrounding marijuana. But when that will happen is anyone’s best guess, according to Riley.

“If you look at the trends in other sports, I think you would certainly say probably sooner rather than later,” he said. “It just seems to be the way that the world’s going.”

Congress Approves Bills That Will Expand Medical Marijuana Access For Veterans

Brendan Bures

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March 12, 2020

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Congress Approves Bills That Will Expand Medical Marijuana Access For Veterans

The bills would allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana prescriptions to patients while another would kickstart veteran-related cannabis research.

A pair of key bills that could expand veterans’ access to medical marijuana passed in a House Committee this week. One piece of legislation would allow Veteran Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana prescriptions in states with legal programs, something doctors are currently prohibited to do. The second bill would direct the VA to conduct a clinical trial in the efficacy of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, and other health condition connected to service.

“We have been working for years to give veterans the opportunity to receive legal medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain and PTSD,” Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who introduced the first bill, told The Fresh Toast. “Even though this has been approved on the floor of the House in the past as an amendment to appropriations bills, it’s been stonewalled by Senate Republican leadership. This is the way forward to guarantee it becomes the law of the land.”

This action by the House Veterans Affairs Committee represents the first cannabis-related markup of legislation on Capitol Hill this year. The bills will now move to the House floor where they will receive a vote.

“Passing these bills should be the first order of business for a Congress that prides itself on supporting our veterans,” said Don Murphy, director of federal policies at the Marijuana Policy Project. “Like every American, veterans should be granted the freedom to access cannabis to treat their medical conditions as an alternative to potentially dangerous pharmaceuticals.”

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Veterans can currently access medical marijuana only if they’re willing to go outside the VA network and pay out of pocket for expenses occurred, including their weed purchases. This is an accepted arrangement as stated on the VA’s website. VA leadership has opposed similar bills to these in the past, because marijuana remains a Schedule I drug at the federal level. So long as that remains true, the VA says it will follow the lead set by the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Department of Justice.

The 2020 election could play a significant role in the implementation of these bills, should they pass. President Donald Trump has displayed an anti-marijuana position recently, a shift from his campaign promises to leave cannabis legislation to the states. Democratic candidate Joe Biden intends to reschedule marijuana to a Schedule II drug, while his opponent Bernie Sanders says he would legalize adult-use cannabis through executive order during his first day in office.

Former VA secretary Dr. David Shulkin opposed the above measures in his time of office, but last year he walked back those previous statements.

“There is growing evidence that medical marijuana—I’m not talking about recreational marijuana—but properly prescribed, may have some real benefits in anxiety improvement, in pain management, and potentially, in the issue of substance abuse,” he said.

“I think the time is now,” Shulkin added. “I believe that the VA should be involved in research on anything that could potentially help veterans and improve their health and well-being.”

Here Is What To Know About CBD Sublingual Strips

Maria Loreto

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March 12, 2020

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Here Is What To Know About CBD Sublingual Strips

CBD strips melt sublingually and provide relief from anxiety and pain.

Out of all the CBD products out there, CBD sublingual strips are one of the few that make a lot of sense. CBD oil has repeatedly proven effective when consumed orally and sublingually, so these strips are a discreet and efficient way of providing quick anxiety relief.

Most CBD strips are dissolvable. Once they are ingested, there’s no trace of them and no need to dispose of paper, bottles or packaging. CBD strips are more convenient than traditional CBD oils since these come in paper packages. Once you run out of them, you can simply dispose of the packaging without having to account for small glass bottles.

CBD strips’ packaging also makes it easier to use these products on the go, giving you the chance to consume them while taking the subway, walking down the street, and more.

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CBD strips are easy to use, simply requiring you to place them under your tongue and to wait for them to melt. The CBD in them will be absorbed through the sublingual artery and will make its way to your bloodstream within minutes. Unlike pills and edibles, who have to be ingested and broken down by stomach acids, CBD in sublingual strips acts like a tincture, making the trip faster and with less stops. Makers of the products also claim strips won’t cause digestive issues.

If you’re interested in purchasing these products, you should check out brands like Kin Slips and Elevate. Both provide different price ranges, flavors and amount of CBD per serving.

Consume Marijuana In Front Of Kids In Legal States Is A No-No

Mike Adams

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March 12, 2020

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Consume Marijuana In Front Of Kids In Legal States Is A No-No

Using marijuana in the house when children are present is not only frowned upon, it can also lead to parents being charged with a criminal offense.

Some people believe marijuana makes them better parents. They claim it takes the edge off and allows them to find moments of relaxation when their little curtain climbers go from being a bit rambunctious to full-blown evil. Without it, who knows? They might drop them off at the nearest fire department, put in a call to an adoption agency, or sell them off to a band of gypsies.

One way or another, moms and dads need a way to decompress from the grind of raising kids, and weed does the trick for some of them. But it’s still one of those things that can get parents into trouble.

It is mostly common knowledge that any and all weed-related activities in areas of prohibition are bound to bring some unwanted hassles with the law. But almost no one stops to consider the unsung rules in legal states. For example, using marijuana in the house when children are present is not only frowned upon, but it can also lead to parents being charged with a criminal offense.

It doesn’t matter if an adult is using marijuana for medicinal or recreational use, most states will come out with the prosecutorial hatchet against adults who smoke weed when minors are around.

“You cannot knowingly use in close proximity [around] anyone under 21 years of age,” Illinois attorney W. Scott Hanken told ABC affiliate News Channel 20.

Some people may disregard this part of the law. They might think, “how is anyone going to know whether we are using pot in front of our kids or not?” Well, to those people we say: It really doesn’t take much to spark an investigation. Let’s say a teacher catches a hint of marijuana odor on a child’s clothing, that alone could be enough to get the police involved. Or maybe a child is overheard bragging on the playground about how his parents always smoke weed in the house. If these incidents (or one like them) are reported — and teachers are required by law to do so — the police must investigate. And yes, this is even true in states where marijuana is legal.

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In the same way that a person can get charged for child neglect or endangerment by chauffeuring children around with THC in their system, the same rules apply for people who use weed in front of kids. Depending on the state, this could mean felony charges, steep fines and even jail time.

So, how is a parent supposed to consume marijuana when their kids are always home? Very carefully.

As we’ve covered in other columns, marijuana should always be kept out of the reach of children in the first place. ALWAYS. We want to avoid sending little Jimmy to the emergency room from an accidental THC poisoning, so it is imperative that all cannabis products be stored in a safe and secure location. However, if a parent decides to throw caution to the wind and use cannabis freely around their progeny, we would strongly advise against smoking it.

Edibles are a safer form a consumption when the little ones are at home. Not only is there no pungent odor to contend with — one that can linger on hair, clothing, backpacks and other items — but there’s no paraphernalia clutter or any other stoner markers that could ignite a conversation at school.

Now, this certainly isn’t fair, considering that there typically aren’t any laws that prevent parents from drinking alcohol near kids. There are still times, though, when even booze can cause the same hassles as weed. All an outsider has to do is suspect a child may be around some unsavory activities and report it. From there, the outcome is up to police and Child Protective Services.

All in all, if you are a parent, you should probably keep your pot use away from children. And definitely don’t allow them to partake. That’s one sure fire way to see they get sent to foster care while you go to jail.

How CBD Can Enhance Beer

Becky Garrison

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March 12, 2020

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Though cannabis/hemp and hops belong to the same Cannabaceae family, cannabis offers an even broader range of flavors and aromatics than what can be found in hops.

During last year’s Feast Portland, a food and drink festival celebrating the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, Jeremy Plumb, Director of Production Science for Prūf Cultivar, spoke at an educational panel titled “Cannabis & Cocktails: Best Buds?.” As much as he enjoys a good cocktail, Plumb used this opportunity to elaborate on his affection for combining cannabis and hops.

While cannabis/hemp and humulus (hops) belong to the same Cannabaceae family, Plumb commented how cannabis offers an even broader range of flavors and aromatics than what can be found in hops. “Any aroma found in nature can be found in some variety of this plant,” he exclaimed.

Later in an email interview, Plumb elaborated on the connection between these two close cousins by noting that the entire cannabis genome is contained within the hops genome. However, while these two plants have a lot in common, including similar pathways by which a wide array of aroma compounds are produced, there are many important distinctions.

In addition, the fact that humulus doesn’t produce cannabinoids, such as THC, CBD and CBC, hops contain far less options from an aromatics and flavor perspective than what one finds in cannabis. According to Plumb, “From a brewing perspective, the large quantities of terpenes like linalool, limonene, beta-caryophyllene and carene are quite fascinating and more likely to be used in the near term.

Terpenes and other categories of aroma compounds in cannabis will offer craft brewers a revolutionary pallet of new aromas and flavors in the brewing arts.

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Plumb points to practice such as dry hemping, whirlpool hemp extract additions, and tinctures that are already being researched by large breweries such as New Belgium, which famously released the first nationally distributed hemp beer, The Hemperor.

As an aside, the availability of these new aromas coincide with increased consumption of IPA worldwide, especially Hazy IPAs. “I believe we will see craft hemp aroma crops becoming a lucrative source of revenue for farmers, and an ideal source of innovation for brewers and beer enjoyers in the near future,” stated Plumb.

However, Plumb points to the current difficulties in bringing CBD infused beers to market. “This category of compounds will remain contentious for some time, and will very slowly be adopted into brewing due to safety concerns, regulatory issues, and a lack of research.” Hence, trying to find a CBD beer at a local brew pub maybe a challenge at this juncture.

For example, in Oregon despite the advances made in creating CBD beers by local craft brewers like Coalition Brewing, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission banned CBD infused beer from being sold in bars, restaurants, and grocery stores. Such limitations appear to remain in place while the FDA fine tunes its regulations on infusing CBD into food and beverage products.

While one can still find non-alcoholic CBD drinks on the market, those wishing to experience the combination of CBD and hops can always add CBD drops to their beer should they be unable to find CBD beers available in their market.

How To Pass A Drug Test Naturally

Maria Loreto

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March 12, 2020

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Ridding your body of toxins and cannabinoids is not as easy as some people make it out to be. Here’s what you can do to speed up the process.

While marijuana detoxing is possible, when it comes to cleaning your system ahead of drug testing, the process gets much more complicated.

Marijuana detoxes can be very beneficial, reigniting your relationship with the drug and allowing for it to provide stronger therapeutic effects. In order for the detox to have an effect, you must quit the drug for a period of usually two weeks. If we’re talking about drug tests, two weeks might not be enough time to get cannabis out of your system.

Most cannabis detox programs and drug test hacks are a lie. No juice, tea or pills will be able to rid your body of cannabis in a short amount of time since THC is stored in your fat cells.

Here are a few things you should know when trying to naturally pass a THC drug test:

Be as healthy as possible

In order to prompt your body to get rid of toxins, you must stay as healthy as possible. Try working out, which will burn the fat cells in your body and slowly eliminate the THC in them. This will also increase your metabolism, which can help speed things along. If you eat healthy you’ll also keep your metabolism running, speeding up the process.

Most detox methods don’t work

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Marijuana detox recommendations online are mostly lies or exaggerations, with some people claiming that laxatives and vinegar can help you get rid of the toxins. Other methods and products can be dangerous, which is why these types of articles should never be trusted. In order to pass a marijuana drug test, you need some time. If you’re lacking time, you’ll likely fail the test. Sorry.

Give your body time

The most important part of cleansing your body of drugs is to give it time, at least a month if the drug test you’re having is a urinalysis. For other types of tests, such as the ones conducted on hair follicles, you might need even more time. These can register marijuana in your system for up to 90 days.

Understanding The Importance Of Marijuana Studies And Outcomes

Kate-Madonna Hindes

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March 12, 2020

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If the FDA lifted the iron hammer on marijuana research, allowing teams to truly dig into marijuana’s effects, the population could be better informed.

In late February, JAMA published a study on the rise of marijuana in older adults that sparked controversy. The study looks to trends in marijuana use for American adults 65-years and older from two researchers who have spent years investigating the connection between marijuana use and senior citizens.

The study utilized data from a survey of 15,000 individuals who shared their experiences and thoughts around marijuana and their use of the drug.

Looking to data from 2006 to 2016, the researchers found that marijuana use with the senior citizen demographic had a significant jump in the past decade, stating that: “The use of cannabis in the past year by adults 65 years and older in the United States increased sharply from 0.4% in 2006 and 2007 to 2.9% in 2015 and 2016.”

Study co-author, Joseph Palamar, an associate professor of population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine shared with CNN, “I find it fascinating that people who would never touch an illegal drug are now trying to get it, even if it’s just for medical purposes.”

Interestingly, the study found that marijuana was utilized most by women, and seniors who were married. There appeared to be an interesting data point in incomes as well. CNN reported that the study cited their two main users of marijuana were those in household incomes of $20k-45k as well as $75k and above, showcasing the middle class isn’t using (or isn’t speaking about) marijuana use. The study also shared that those with a higher education used marijuana more than those who didn’t attend college or universities.

Concerned about findings, researchers notated that while marijuana use is up by senior citizens, research isn’t catching up with the trend, mainly because of the drug’s classification by the FDA, making it even more difficult to be studied. Some covering the study are looking to concerning trends in the rise of heart disease or diabetes.

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Senior citizens with a diabetes diagnosis are on the rise. According to The American Diabetes Association, 14.3 million seniors (26.8%) have diabetes (diagnosed or undiagnosed). The CDC found in a 2017 report, over 100 million Americans were at risk for diabetes. Could a rise of diabetes be tied with marijuana use? Researchers are exploring the connection, albeit slowly.

In the past decade, study after study seems to contradict each another on the threads between diabetes and marijuana use. One piece, published in BMJ Journals looked at the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in 10,896 adults. Their findings stated that, “Marijuana use was independently associated with a lower prevalence of DM (diabetes). Further studies are needed to show a direct effect of marijuana on DM.”

Another study, published in Springer Link in 2015, found the marijuana use in youth seemed to increase pre-diabetes in middle age. Another study published in October 2016 by Current Diabetes Reports stated, “Because there is a plausible link between marijuana use and diabetes due to the known effects of cannabinoids on adipose tissue and glucose/insulin metabolism, it is important to study and understand how marijuana use is related to obesity and diabetes.”

With conflicting information, it’s difficult to show a perspective that’s fair and unbiased. If the FDA lifted the iron hammer on marijuana research, allowing teams to truly dig into marijuana’s effects, the population could be better informed and have crucial conversations with their care team. Another study that weaves thin threads of possible correlation helps no one.

Court Rules New Jersey Businesses Can’t Fire Medical Marijuana Users

Brendan Bures

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March 11, 2020

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Court Rules New Jersey Businesses Can’t Fire Medical Marijuana Users

The state’s Supreme Court ruled that firing medical marijuana patients for using weed is a discriminatory and unlawful act.

Progressive attitudes around marijuana legalization haven’t completely translated to businesses embracing employees consuming the plant outside work hours. Around 50% of hiring managers at companies with more than 100 employees said a failed marijuana drug test would automatically disqualify an applicant from getting hired, according to a recent survey.

A new ruling from the New Jersey Supreme Court will reverse that trend, at least when it comes to medical patients. So long as employees don’t show up under the influence, New Jersey businesses cannot fire medical patients for failing a marijuana drug test.

The case focused on funeral director Justin Wild, a registered medical marijuana patient immediately fired after testing positive for THC, but the ruling defines protections for more than 70,000 New Jersey patients.

“This protects hundreds, if not thousands of employees [who have faced the] stigma of marijuana,” said Wild’s lawyer, Jamison Mark.

According to prior court filings, Justin Wild was director at Feeney Funeral Home for two year before he was diagnosed with cancer. Doctors prescribed him medical marijuana under New Jersey’s Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act in 2015 to deal with the pain. A year later, Wild was involved in car crash where he was determined not to be at fault. Still, his company made him take a drug test which he subsequently failed, later causing his dismissal.

Wild sued his company, citing the state’s Law Against Discrimination, saying he’d been unlawfully terminated. While his case was initially dismissed by a Superior Court Judge, an appellate judge later ruled in his favor. The Supreme Court sided with the appellate court’s ruling.

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“It would be ironic indeed if the Compassionate Use Act limited the Law Against Discrimination to permit an employer’s termination of a cancer patient’s employment by discriminating without compassion,” the appellate court wrote a year ago.

New Jersey voters will determine whether to fully legalize marijuana in the state this election, following failed attempts to do so through legislative means. Governor Andrew Cuomo, who vows to legalize cannabis in New York this year, believes the tri-state area should coordinate its efforts in marijuana reform. Until then, marijuana patients have legal protections in place from unlawful determination as a result of taking their medicine.

“The big takeaway here is employers must reasonably accommodate individuals who are legal users of marijuana in the state of New Jersey, just as they would have to reasonably accommodate an employee taking any prescription medication,” employment lawyer Maxine Neuhauser told NorthJersey.com. “If the individual’s ability to perform the job is not impacted by their use of medical marijuana, then you can’t just fire them for a positive drug test.”

Are Gyms Safe Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

Maria Loreto

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March 11, 2020

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Are Gyms Safe Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

If there’s a case of coronavirus within your area, it might be best to avoid the gym and other communal locations.

Workouts are vital in the midst of stressful times, providing relief and endorphins when you need them most. They also pose a conundrum for gym goers aware that these buildings are cesspools of germs and bacteria. Despite the stress prompted by the coronavirus, gyms have always been places with lots of bacteria, which can be found in locker rooms, treadmills and weights.

The main issue with gyms is that people who go there to workout tend to touch and interact with different objects without cleaning up. Still, gyms are no less safe than other communal areas; the fact that it’s a space filled with sweaty people doesn’t mean that this kind of virus will be easier to spread.

Most gyms have adopted more thorough cleaning policies since the coronavirus appeared in the U.S, reassuring their customers and workers. Despite these upgrades, The New York Times claims that it’s important to keep an eye out for notifications from your gym and community. If there’s a case of coronavirus within your area, it might be best to avoid the gym and other communal locations.

Here are a few things you can do in order to stay as safe as possible when working at the gym.

Clean up before and after your workout

Before interacting with any weight or machine, wipe down all surfaces you touch with your hands and arms, most importantly the handlebars, screen and buttons. Whatever cleaning item you use should have over 70% of alcohol in order to kill germs. While most gyms should have these kinds of items readily available, you can bring your own wipes from home, throwing them away after each use.

Avoid touching other people

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When going to the gym and running into a friend, it’s important for everyone to limit direct contact and to avoid handshakes and hugs. If you do touch someone, make sure to avoid touching your face, particularly your nose, mouth and eyes until you can wash them again.

Don’t lounge around in your sweaty clothes

As soon as you’re done with your workout, it’s important to take off your sweaty clothes. When left unattended, these can quickly transform into perfect breeding grounds for bacteria, especially when warm and wet.

Wash your water bottle regularly

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While drinking from the water fountain isn’t the smartest choice when it comes to avoiding germs, water bottles need to be cleaned often and thoroughly. According to Shape magazine, a sip mid workout can make the bacteria from the bottom of the bottle transfer to the rim, which can quickly proliferate every time you interact with it.

Stay home if you’re sick

As is the case with most of these situations, it’s important to stay home when you feel sick. Staying isolated is the best form of preventing the spread of the virus and protecting those who are at most risk.

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How CBD Can Enhance Beer

Though cannabis/hemp and hops belong to the same Cannabaceae family, cannabis offers an even broader range of flavors and aromatics than what can be found in hops.

How To Pass A Drug Test Naturally

Ridding your body of toxins and cannabinoids is not as easy as some people make it out to be. Here’s what you can do to speed up the process.

Be as healthy as possible

Most detox methods don’t work

Give your body time

Understanding The Importance Of Marijuana Studies And Outcomes

If the FDA lifted the iron hammer on marijuana research, allowing teams to truly dig into marijuana’s effects, the population could be better informed.

Court Rules New Jersey Businesses Can’t Fire Medical Marijuana Users

The state’s Supreme Court ruled that firing medical marijuana patients for using weed is a discriminatory and unlawful act.

Are Gyms Safe Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

If there’s a case of coronavirus within your area, it might be best to avoid the gym and other communal locations.

Clean up before and after your workout

Avoid touching other people

Don’t lounge around in your sweaty clothes

Wash your water bottle regularly

Stay home if you’re sick

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