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Americans taking cannabis even for medical purposes in marijuana-legal states are still at risk of losing their
jobs so long as the federal government maintains a ban on marijuana. That's in keeping with a statement
released by US officials on Saturday, which indicates that even if you have a doctor's prescription, you can't
be legally excused if you test positive for THC, marijuana's major psychoactive ingredient.
The Federal Rules Still Stand
Over the weekend, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration made the
explanation in a suggestion to additionally expand drug testing systems for which employees can be
examined for Schedule 1 prohibited drugs, which consists of substances that the feds say presently have no
accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and cannabis.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also suggested implementing language in the
Federal Register to point out that second-hand inhalation of marijuana smoke isn't a genuine excuse for
individuals who test positive for cannabis, nor is taking edibles that possess THC. The policies refer to all
forms of drug testing, which include samples of blood, urine, and saliva.
Mixed Views On Testing
Views on federal prohibition among Congress members are being mixed, understandably, as more states
legalize cannabis. The House of Reps Appropriations Committee published a report last year in which they
advised federal agencies to abolish regulations demanding the sack of employees who use medical
marijuana (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/would-you-sue-a-company-if-they-fired-you-for-smoking-
weed) in states in which it's legal.

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Among employers, The U.S. Military has been among the most strict, to impose marijuana prohibition,
banning service members from partaking in any form of marijuana, including CBD and other compounds
made legal in the 2018 Farm Bill (https://cannabis.net/blog/news/hemp-is-officially-legal-trump-signs-2018-
farm-bill-into-law). According to the Marijuana Moment, members of The U.S. Navy were told, just last week,
not to drink a new Rockstar energy drink from Pepsi that contained cannabis seed oil.
The notice sent to the military members stated that Sailors and Marines are banned from using any product
made or derived from cannabis, including CBD, irrespective of the product's THC concentration and if it was
used under the civilian law that applies.
The FBI hasn't gotten rid of its prohibition policy yet, but it has reduced it considerably. Potential FBI
employees can be automatically disqualified from joining the agency only if they've taken cannabis within a
year of applying for a job, which is lesser than the previous three-year rule.
Lawmakers In Illinois Say Different
In the Illinois House of Reps, State lawmakers have passed a bill that would tackle a growing problem in legal
marijuana: safeguarding employees who use cannabis from getting fired for having THC in their system.
Though marijuana has been legalized for medical use in 37 states and recreational use in 18, employers in
most places can still choose to make use of the result to refuse to hire a job applicant or to fire a worker.
Some states have gone into action.
A law was recently passed in Philadelphia that stops employers from using a cannabis drug test as a
condition for employment. In Illinois, where both recreational, and medical marijuana are legal, lawmakers
have been working since last year to address the matter statewide.
A Matter of Fairness
According to the Chicago Tribune, The Illinois House passed the legislation by a 61-41 vote, mainly along
party lines. The bill's lead backer, state Rep. Bob Morgan, a Democrat, said the measure would allow people
to use a legal product on their own time "without fear of losing their employment."

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People view it as a matter of fairness. An employee can consume alcohol on weekends or weeknights
without fear of consequences. But even in states that have legalized cannabis, it's difficult to do the same
with cannabis if employees are scared of a drug test on Monday morning. This is because THC, the
psychoactive element in cannabis, can be detected in the bloodstream or urine for several days.
The Illinois suggestion stops employers from sacking or refusing to hire someone after a drug test spots THC
in their system, so long as the individual does not appear intoxicated and doesn't test above the threshold
for driving under the influence, which is 10 nanograms per milliliter in urine or saliva or 5 nanograms per
milliliter of blood.
Though the law seems rational, the matter is more complex for business owners and law enforcement.
Marijuana-use and Professional License
This is a question that pops up more and more often in our world. If you are a licensed professional (for
example, doctor, lawyer, nurse), and you happen to have a medical marijuana card, can you lose your
license because of medical use of marijuana? (https://cannabis.net/blog/news/doctors-afraid-to-
recommend-cannabis-thanks-to-jeff-sessions).
Sadly, it's not a question with an easy answer, notably since the laws about legal marijuana use now differ a
lot from state to state. Marijuana is permitted in at least 36 states for medicinal purposes, while 17 states
have legalized it for recreational use. Meanwhile, not all licensing boards have kept up with changing
outlook toward marijuana, and there remain many looming worries about impairment on the job as well as
public views around licensed professionals who use cannabis. All of these elements combine to make this an
extremely complicated question.
Bottom Line
Drug testing is a major problem for marijuana entrepreneurs and consumers. Worries about loss of job
prevent people from using marijuana, even if it's prescribed by a doctor. In places where recreational use is
legal, many people still won't buy cannabis on weekends or for after-hours use, due to fear of losing their
job.
Also, can the use of medical cannabis still endanger your professional license?. The answer is a loud
"maybe". If you have found yourself in trouble with your state's licensing board over the lawful use of
medical cannabis, it's not a matter to be taken lightly. After all, your means of living is dependent on your
license to practice, and losing the license could cost you your career.
Having a skilled professional license attorney on your side can make a significant difference in the outcome
and even save your license.
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