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Pre-employment drug testing is something many of us are familiar with. Maybe you\u2019ve been required to take a drug test as part of the job application process or onboarding procedure, or maybe you\u2019ve worked a job where regular drug tests were required. Whatever the case, this can feel stressful, invasive, and anxiety-inducing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact is that there\u2019s a stigma around the use of cannabis, and even as steps toward legalization have been made and people have come to understand the medical benefits, there are still those who regard cannabis use as a reasonable dealbreaker when it comes to employment. For example, there\u2019s the case of <\/span>NYPD Officer Robert Cascalenda<\/span><\/a>, who was using medical cannabis to help reduce a harmful dependence on opioids to manage his Lyme disease<\/a>. It ought to have been an understandable circumstance, but instead, it led to his being suspended from the police force. <\/span>Now the city of Atlanta, Georgia is taking steps to rectify this often harmful protocol by removing pre-employment drug screenings for many government employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Cannabis Even Legal in Georgia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Georgia, so the primary reason for this change is to provide assistance to those employees using medical cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical cannabis in Georgia<\/a> is only legal in CBD form\u2014that is to say, THC hasn\u2019t yet been legalized. We know, meanwhile, that <\/span>studies have shown that cannabis use won\u2019t contribute to workplace injury<\/span><\/a>\u2014as long as workers aren\u2019t actually showing up to work high, using cannabis has no adverse effect on workplace safety or productivity. And since CBD doesn\u2019t get you high, it\u2019s reasonable to conclude that the workers in Atlanta are perfectly safe to manage any medical conditions with cannabis, without disclosing that fact to their employers, and that no one should be worried about any associated dangers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Atlanta\u2019s New Policy for Pre-Employment Drug Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Atlanta\u2019s Mayor Keisha Bottoms has issued an executive order suspending all physical examinations, including drug screenings, for anyone applying for employment in anything other than a \u201csafety-sensitive position.\u201d It\u2019s a step forward in Mayor Bottoms\u2019 attempts to revolutionize discriminatory hiring practices in Atlanta<\/a>. Previous steps in this program have included such ideas as removing the question of previous salary on job application forms since the question might unfairly advantage men over women and white applicants over people of color.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, removing barriers to employment for those who use cannabis to help manage medical conditions is the next step for Mayor Bottoms. NORML Deputy Director Paul Armentano, in approval of Atlanta\u2019s new policy, said:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of cannabis during one\u2019s off hours poses no legitimate workplace safety threat and the tens of millions of Americans who engage in this behavior should no longer be stigmatized or denied employment because of it,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How to Handle Drug Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s possible that you still face the threat of pre-employment drug testing as a barrier to a job where you live. It\u2019s important to remember that just because cannabis might be legal in your state, that doesn\u2019t mean your employer will accept it. Unfortunately, many employers will still try to discriminate against those who use cannabis, but luckily, many are coming around and are willing to work around it as long as employees have a medical card to back them up<\/a>. I<\/span>f you\u2019re using cannabis medically, having this card in hand will help protect you in many states. Look into your state\u2019s laws regarding the protections offered to those using medical cannabis, and when you\u2019ve done that, go ahead and apply to get your medical cannabis card. Wherever you live, <\/span>Veriheal can advise you and help you through the process<\/span><\/a>. We\u2019ve got your back!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pre-employment drug testing is something many of us are familiar with. Maybe you\u2019ve been required to take a drug test as part of the job application process or onboarding procedure, or maybe you\u2019ve worked a job where regular drug tests were required. Whatever the case, this can feel stressful, invasive, and anxiety-inducing. 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