VCU-developed THC breathalyzer sparks concerns on impairment
Tarazha Jenkins, Contributing Writer A colorimetric breathalyzer that can catch a popular cannabis component within minutes has been developed by a VCU professor. Emanuele Alves, an assistant forensic science professor at VCU, teamed up with Wagner Pacheco, a postdoctoral fellow from the Universidade Federal Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro, to work on the device. “Our […]
Cannabis may be legalized, but criminal justice reform is still needed
Rachel Spiller, Contributing Writer The legalization of cannabis is exciting for many Virginians. But how are we to celebrate when there are people who will remain behind bars for the crime? The issue lies in the history of racism in the U.S. incarceration system, an institution that has been flawed since the launching of the […]
Cannabis: the misunderstood drug
Imagine you have a loved one with severe epilepsy. They experience dozens of seizures a day, and despite being on countless prescription medications, nothing seems to work. Now imagine there is a drug that could treat them and greatly improve their quality of life, without potentially dangerous side affects. This drug is cannabis, and it […]