Ian Carey
Cannabis in the workplace: What does it actually mean to be impaired?
For me, cannabis reduces the intrusive thoughts from my obsessive-compulsive disorder. This frees up my cognitive space so I can better focus, communicate and work. So when am I impaired: when I’m on my medication or when I’m off it? Read more
Doug Ford's legal pot loophole a win for illicit market, experts say
Opt-out clause in the province’s privatization plans for legal weed will allow underground market to flourish – not to mention, leave medpot patients high and dry Read more
Toronto’s raccoons: overweight, plentiful and occasionally awesome
Despite the city's declaration of war, Toronto’s raccoons aren’t going anywhere – it makes far more sense to learn to enjoy sharing the city with them Read more
Why you still might get busted no matter how long you wait to drive after using cannabis
Our federal lawmakers continue to adhere to faulty science on roadside drug testing because it’s easier to quell the concerns of the anti-marijuana lobby than admit we don't have a way of catching marijuana-impaired drivers Read more
Legalization is here, but the war on weed is far from over
Should the feds feel the need to take greater action against the illegal marijuana market, the result would be stricter laws for consumers and more regulation for the legal cannabis industry Read more
Pot testing problem at the TTC
How can the transit provider be so sure of the accuracy of a drug test for cannabis that the Department of Justice recently concluded is ineffective in determining impairment? Read more
Seven ways to boost your cannabis flower's power
Some tips to help you get the most out of your weed and bring your cannabis costs down Read more
Feds' proposed tax on medical marijuana will only make the opioid crisis worse
Despite marijuana being a legally prescribed medication, few patients are able to receive coverage through benefit plans creating a financial incentive to substitute medical cannabis for addictive opioid-based drugs Read more
The path to better mental health is a walk in the park
Nature therapy is an under-emphasized aspect of modern psychiatry, but new studies suggest even mild increases in exposure to trees can result in lower levels of depression Read more