Medical marijuana unwelcome at work; state moves toward decriminalizing medical uses of marijuana give rise to conflicts between state and federal laws

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The conflicts between state and federal laws resulting from state moves to decriminalize marijuana use are discussed. Medical use of the drug being unwelcome in the workplace is also covered. Seven states have laws that permit medical use of marijuana, listing conditions for which use of the drug is permitted and decriminalizing the drug when used for these purposes.

Marijuana, Usage, Legalization of narcotics, Employee drug abuse, Narcotics legalization

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Panel debates new dietary supplement regulations; focus was on FDA's definition of 'disease,' 'natural states' and 'implied' disease claims

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The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), whch intended to standardize the treatment of dietary supplements, is discussed. The FDA announced in mid-1999 proposed additional the definitions of 'disease,' 'natural state' and 'implied' disease claims.

Dietary supplements

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