According to the results of the annual analysis published by Quest Diagnostics, the percentage of U.S. employees who tested positive for cannabis in 2022 reached record levels since the beginning of data collection in 1988. Specifically, over 6 million urine tests were analysed for cannabis use by Quest in 2022 in the general worker category, … Continued
Continue ReadingXylazine, commonly known as “tranq” or “horse tranquilizer,” has become a cause for concern in the illicit drug market. Originally used as a veterinary sedative for large animals, this drug has found its way onto the streets, especially in cities like Los Angeles and various locations across the United States and Canada. The drug’s popularity … Continued
Continue ReadingNew research published in the journal Addiction Science & Clinical Practice identified measures that could improve alcohol health literacy (AHL) and lower alcohol consumption in Germany, where per capita alcohol consumption is higher than the global and European averages, contributing to substantial alcohol-attributable morbidity. In order to determine measures that could improve AHL and lower … Continued
Continue ReadingEarlier in April, the Massachusetts top court ruling permitted approximately 27,000 individuals to appeal for new trials if criminal cases against them involved the use of a specific breathalyzer device. The court ruling cited “extensive misconduct” at the Massachusetts State Police Office of Alcohol Testing (OAT), in their use of the Alcotest 9510 breathalyzer. Specifically, … Continued
Continue ReadingOver the past year, New Zealand has faced some significant challenges to the implementation of random roadside impairment testing. In March 2022, the New Zealand government passed the Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill which allowed police to conduct random saliva-based roadside drug tests on drivers starting in March 2023. According to the new legislation, … Continued
Continue ReadingAccording to a recent statement released by Health Canada, illicit drug test strips sold to test substances may not have the efficacy consumers expect. These tests are not the same as those which are used to test a person’s urine to ascertain what drugs they have taken in. Drug tests for urine are considered medical … Continued
Continue ReadingA recent article published in Transport Topics and authored by Eric Miller discussed cannabis safety following the American Trucking Association’s recent Safety, Security & Human Resources (SSHR) National Conference & Exhibition. “From a safety perspective, marijuana has a much longer period of impairment, different from an occupational perspective than alcohol, and therefore can have a … Continued
Continue ReadingWindsor, is taking measures to implement drug supply testing as a response to a significant increase in drug-related fatalities. The testing will be conducted at supervised consumption sites and needle exchange programs across the city. The primary goal of this initiative is to provide a safer drug supply for those struggling with addiction, while also … Continued
Continue ReadingSince the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 and with a growing number of U.S. states legalizing it for medical or recreational purposes, various international and national sporting bodies and sports leagues have been updating their rules regarding cannabis testing. A new report from the Wall Street Journal published in April states the World … Continued
Continue ReadingThe DOT released a final rule on May 2nd, that approved oral fluid testing to be used in their regulated drug testing program. This final ruling comes into effect as of June 1, 2023 however can not be implemented until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has certified at least two labs. … Continued
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