New publication out now, examining the accuracy of two commonly used point-of-collection testing devices in detecting oral fluid THC. Tests were performed at fixed intervals over 3 hours, yielding a total of over 300 tests. Both devices produces a surprisingly high number of false positives and false negatives. By 180 min, all samples contained less… Continue reading Detection of Δ9 THC in oral fluid following vaporized cannabis with varied cannabidiol (CBD) content: an evaluation of two point-of-collection testing devices
Tag: Drugs and driving
Cannabidiol (CBD) content in vaporized cannabis does not prevent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-induced impairment of driving and cognition.
Most street cannabis contains large quantities of THC, the chemical in cannabis that gets people ‘high’, but there is increasing use of medicinal products that also contain CBD, a non-intoxicating cannabinoid with promising therapeutically potential. It has often been proposed that administering CBD may reduce some of the impairment caused by THC. To test this,… Continue reading Cannabidiol (CBD) content in vaporized cannabis does not prevent tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-induced impairment of driving and cognition.
Wim Riedel: link between university and industry
On 15 February Wim will bid farewell to his career at Maastricht University. Prof. Wim Riedel: Drummer, cyclist, pilot and Professor of Experimental Psychopharmacology at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN). Read more about Wim's career and contribution to psychopharmacology here.
Study examines effects of different opioids on driving performance
Medical Express, 05-12-2018 Taking opioids for the treatment of pain has been associated with increased risks of crashing among drivers, but it is unknown whether this applies to all opioids or pertains to specific opioids only. A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study found that the influence of single analgesic doses of methadone and buprenorphine—two different… Continue reading Study examines effects of different opioids on driving performance
Stoned rijden is niet zo gevaarlijk als de overheid het doet lijken
Vice Nederland 04/07/2018 Niemand gaat beter rijden van wiet, maar medische cannabisgebruikers mogen nu in principe nooit meer de weg op, en dat is sterk overdreven. Find article here