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Breathalyzer

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Medical and recreational marijuana sales in the United States are poised to reach more than $12 billion, according to the 2019 Marijuana Business Factbook. As states across the country consider ways to introduce the product into their markets, they are also considering ways to detect intoxication and establish guidelines for safe use. A new device …

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American police have long used breathalyzer equipment to test the blood alcohol level of drivers. Now, with more states legalizing the use of marijuana, similar devices are being developed to measure other drug levels in a person’s system. Unlike alcohol breathalyzers, police have had no devices for measuring marijuana levels during traffic stops. Current methods …