CBD in the Workplace

A lot of misinformation surrounds CBD products in the workplace. CBD can be completely safe for workers without causing a positive drug test, and in many cases may increase employee productivity. 

In Tennessee, Georgia, and surrounding states, the controlled substance in cannabis medicine is called Delta-9-THC. This is the psychoactive component which causes a positive drug test result and can lead to slowed reaction times and a “high” or “stoned” feeling in users that employers would like to avoid. Conversely, CBD is another cannabinoid in the cannabis plant. It does not cause a “high” reaction at all, and yet still carries many medical benefits to its consumers including pain relief, immune boost, a clear, focused mind, anxiety and depression relief, and more. 

We carry a wide variety of products which are completely THC free and safe for employees in a drug-free work zone. The biggest concern for CBD products is making sure they come from a trusted and tested source.

As an employer, you should encourage CBD users in your workplace to use the following checklist:

  • Is your CBD locally grown/sourced?
  • Is the product THC free? 
  • What dosage is the product? 
  • Has the product been third party lab tested for contaminants and THC content and can you see the report? 
  • Is the seller knowledgeable?

Always check with your medical provider before discontinuing any medications.

References

“The ABCs Of CBD For Employers.” Fisher Phillips: Leading Labor & Employment Attorneys, www.fisherphillips.com/resources-newsletters-article-the-abcs-of-cbd-for-employers

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-benefits#section3

https://www.workforce.com/news/drug-policies-cbd-what-employers-need-to-know

https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-cbd-oil-use-at-your-workplace/

https://www.projectcbd.org/

Healthcare Business Today Team “The Ultimate Guide to CBD Oil Use at Your Workplace.” Healthcare Business Today, 17 Jan. 2020, www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-cbd-oil-use-at-your-workplace/

https://www.drugpolicy.org/blog/i-use-medical-marijuana-topical-form-pain-will-i-test-positive-drug-test


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