Spencer Gaines
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Spencer Gaines is a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.[1]
In 1997 he failed a urine test which showed the residue of cannabis. Gaines, a bodybuilder, used the successful defense was that the urine test was triggered by the use of a dietary supplement that contained hemp oil. Gaines is notable because his successful defense helped change the US military's drug-testing procedures.
Gaines was defended by Charles Gittins, an officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, who defends many American service members in his civilian practice.[2]
References
- ↑ Scarborough Rowan (December 31, 1997). "Health drink challenges military drug-testing program". Washington Times. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-56772210.html. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
- ↑ "Officials Involved In Workplace Drug Testing Get A Chilling Reminder Of The Hazards Of False Readings". The Marijuana News. January 26, 1998. http://www.marijuananews.com/marijuananews/cowan/officials_involved_in_workplace_.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
External links
- "Jury Reverses Court Martial After Hearing Evidence Of Legal Products Testing Positive For Marijuana". druglibrary. February 26, 1998. http://www.druglibrary.org/olsen/norml/WEEKLY/98-02-26.html. Retrieved 2007-08-11.
- Frank Green (October 13, 2002). "Snacks can make people obese and high-wired. But get them fired?". San Diego Union Tribune. http://www.cleartest.com/testinfo/pot_snacks.html. Retrieved 2007-08-11.Template:US-mil-bio-stub
