DCED Secretary Alan Walker says 50 percent of Marcellus shale job applicants can't pass drug tests and the main problem is marijuana. A recent survey of gas companies contradicts his claim.
Chris Clark | MLive.com/Landov
Smart Talk: Marijuana’s place in health care
Penn State College of Medicine and PA Options for Wellness are partnering to research medical marijuana.
-
Merideth Bucher
Chris Clark | MLive.com/Landov
DCED Secretary Alan Walker says 50 percent of Marcellus shale job applicants can't pass drug tests and the main problem is marijuana. A recent survey of gas companies contradicts his claim.
The possibility of legalizing marijuana has been a hotly debated topic across Pennsylvania.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman traveled the state this year on a listening tour to gather input about recreational legalization. Gov. Tom Wolf said in December state legislators must take a serious look at the possibility of recreational legalization.
But with little research on the drug, people are hesitant to get on board with even the now-legal medical marijuana use. A new partnership aims to change that.
Penn State College of Medicine announced in June a collaboration with PA Options for Wellness for medical marijuana research. The goal of the partnership is to develop a medical model focused on the patient, research, outcomes, compliance and quality of life.
Penn State College of Medicine and PA Options for Wellness will work together to investigate the potential benefits and risks of using marijuana extracts to treat a variety of health issues.
Dr. Kent Vrana of the Penn State Department of Pharmacology and Tom Trite, president and CEO of PA Options for Wellness, joined Smart Talk to discuss the marijuana research partnership and findings.
Key points:
4:00 – Hesitations to get on board with legal medical marijuana
7:05 – FDA can’t easily regulate marijuana
11:10 – Medical marijuana is different than what people use to get high
14:05 – Marijuana vs. opioids
15:40 – Possibility of addiction with medical marijuana?
17:05 – Analyzing PA’s medical marijuana law
Related Stories
Mosaic is WITF’s home for all things arts, culture and lifestyle.
We spotlight and uplift the creators around us, featuring amazing artists, musicians, authors, chefs, dancers, designers, photographers, and more.
