I’ve been a vocal opponent of drug testing for more than 20 years. Not surprisingly, these objections have fallen on deaf ears.
The bottom line is, our bodies are sacred and we’ve allowed that sanctity to be violated.
Since nobody cares anyway, let’s say the hell with our dying Constitution and our Bill of Rights for a moment and address a darker side of this burning issue.
While many people lazily accepted drug testing as the greatest weapon in the war on drugs, one of my earliest concerns was that it would push people in to more dangerous behavior.
Sadly, this particular prediction has proven to be deadly accurate.
Certainly it isn’t always the case but to ignore the side effects of drug testing and dismiss the role it has played in the rising tide of risky behavior is socially irresponsible.
The legal and employable risks have forced many people to search out other forms of riskier highs, preferably, by experimenting with substances that can’t be detected through a drug test.
To be blunt, marijuana users are punished more harshly and more often for one simple scientific fact.
Marijuana use can be detected in your system for several weeks, whereas harsher drugs such as meth and cocaine can only be detected within 2 or 3 days of use.
Arguably the mildest of illicit drugs with proven medical benefits, responsible marijuana users are among the casualties of this misguided and over-reaching war.
Many of you have read about the horrifying consequences related to the use of products such as bath salts or incense.
They’ve been used by celebrities, employees, our military personnel and most troubling the youth of our nation.
Most importantly, and regardless of your views on drug testing, this story should serve as a warning about another poison infecting our heartland.
The following ironic truth in advertising should erase any doubt about this growing phenomenon.
One product sold at a local store that the public should be aware of is called Lucky Devil. Like many similar products, it’s designed to mimic the effects of marijuana and not show up in a drug test.
Although I like the art work, the unprofessional packaging calls in to question the legitimacy of this product.
Nowhere on this package does it mention its purpose although the implications are somewhat less bedeviling.
Besides a lack of ingredients, the first red flag is the word “certified” is spelled wrong. How comforting to know that someone in some lab approved this product but doesn’t know how to spell.
“NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION” is a simple disclaimer followed by “100% CANNIBINOID FREE” and “DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY BANNED SUBSTANCES” which implies it’s legal and you can pass a drug test.
Another red flag is the ironic misspelling of “DEA COMPLAINT” which was probably meant to read “compliant”.
Tell tale signs of this drugs use are slow and slurred speech, impaired judgment, incoherence and turning the whites of your eyes a devil red.
Some of the side effects of these products are shortness of breath, nausea, severe vomiting, chest pains, disorientation and even death.
Folks, I cannot impress upon you enough to be aware of these products and avoid them. They are incredibly dangerous with unpredictable and sometimes deadly consequences.
These products must be tracked back to their maker so we know exactly what poisons we are dealing with.
I didn’t mention the name of the store that sells this particular product for two reasons.
First and foremost, I wanted to avoid an inadvertent advertisement for something that may appeal to those who can’t “just say no”.
Secondly, I know of a concerned citizen in direct talks with the business owners in an attempt to dissuade them from selling this and other “like” products.
Hopefully that compassionate appeal for common sense is successful.
Until then, I’ll use “words as weapons, sharper than knives” and claim the devil made me do it.
The Devil Inside–INXS
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