by Sean Neely | Mar 31, 2011 | Toxicology, Wellness
Guess what? Another warning on what we should and shouldn’t be eating. This time though, it’s not the type of food, but what it’s wrapped in that matters. Eating locally grown, fresh produce is even better for you than you thought, so go ahead,...
by Sean Neely | Mar 23, 2011 | Toxicology
Have you checked your home lately for poisonous substances? Oh, you don’t have children! Well, what about your pet or your niece, nephew, or neighbor’s child? Keeping poisons including medications, cleaning supplies and garden chemicals put away can...
by Sean Neely | Mar 15, 2011 | Toxicology
Another state, Connecticut, is considering decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, less than 1 ounce. The Governor’s intent is to reduce the prison population and save the state money. This would also map to similar laws in their neighboring...
by Sean Neely | Mar 10, 2011 | Toxicology
If you were hoping that your heroin use was tough to catch, you could be in trouble. In October of last year the US Department of Transportation (DOT) changed their regulations for drug testing, lowering the cutoff levels for amphetamines and cocaine and adding the...
by Sean Neely | Mar 1, 2011 | Toxicology
Up until today it has been legal in most states to purchase and possess “fake pot”, also known as Spice and K2, among other names. For those looking for a legal high, this seemed like a perfect solution. The war on drugs has been the mother of invention...
by Sean Neely | Feb 25, 2011 | Toxicology, Wellness
As I enjoy my daily glass of red wine, I’m wondering if one day I might lose my job because I drink. How many unhealthy habits do people have that cost the rest of us money: eating fast food and obesity, smoking, driving motorcycles, drinking alcohol? These...