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In reply to the discussion: WEE December 4, 2015 I'll start......I'll start with some...... [View all]Hotler
(11,473 posts)29. Pot breathalyzer may be coming soon to police near you
http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/pot-breathalyzer-may-be-coming-soon-to-police-near-you/ar-AAfVVdL?li=BBnb7Kv
"Scientists may finally have devised how to measure with a breathalyzer if a driver is high on marijuana, a potential breakthrough that would allow law enforcement to transition away from time-consuming tests that dont necessarily prove intoxication or recent use of the drug."
Drug-detecting breathalyzers currently on the market purport to be able to detect the presence of THC, but cannot measure its concentration. Without this, drivers suspected of being intoxicated on marijuana generally must supply a blood sample -- the results of which don't necessarily prove intoxication because THC remains in the body for a long period of time.
Current methods for testing THC are not practical for the roadside, Ahern said. On top of that, results can take weeks and will only tell us if marijuana is in a persons system. By measuring THC in breath, Hound Labs, Inc. will help us get impaired drivers off the road and also make sure that unimpaired individuals who happen to have some THC in their system arent wrongfully arrested.
Maybe this will progress to work place testing. Instead of testing for residue they start testing for impairment. I'd like to smoke a pinch of weed Saturday afternoom along with a sip of tequila and a crisp cold beer and some good music.
"Scientists may finally have devised how to measure with a breathalyzer if a driver is high on marijuana, a potential breakthrough that would allow law enforcement to transition away from time-consuming tests that dont necessarily prove intoxication or recent use of the drug."
Drug-detecting breathalyzers currently on the market purport to be able to detect the presence of THC, but cannot measure its concentration. Without this, drivers suspected of being intoxicated on marijuana generally must supply a blood sample -- the results of which don't necessarily prove intoxication because THC remains in the body for a long period of time.
Current methods for testing THC are not practical for the roadside, Ahern said. On top of that, results can take weeks and will only tell us if marijuana is in a persons system. By measuring THC in breath, Hound Labs, Inc. will help us get impaired drivers off the road and also make sure that unimpaired individuals who happen to have some THC in their system arent wrongfully arrested.
Maybe this will progress to work place testing. Instead of testing for residue they start testing for impairment. I'd like to smoke a pinch of weed Saturday afternoom along with a sip of tequila and a crisp cold beer and some good music.
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