Oct 17, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Opioid crisis
A recent analysis authored by Elizabeth McSheffrey and published by Global News examined the challenges faced by B.C. following the implementation of illicit drug decriminalization in the province. Specifically, some of the challenges identified include unnecessary...
Sep 19, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to a commentary published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal earlier in July, prescribing psychostimulants can help patients to reduce their reliance on the illegal stimulant supply. The commentary, authored by Dr. Scott MacDonald, a family...
Sep 14, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Information
From Aug. 2 to Oct. 9, individuals aged 19 years and older can legally drink alcoholic drinks in specific Toronto parks as part of a pilot program created by the city. The project was approved by the Toronto city council on July 19, and city councillors chose whether...
Aug 3, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Opinion: Decriminalization is a critical step in curbing the opioid crisis A recent opinion article published in The Conversation examines the benefits of drug decriminalization, as well as its potential impact in fighting the ongoing opioid crisis. The article,...
Jul 27, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Amazon.com Inc. has announced that some of its new recruits will no longer be disqualified from gaining employment for testing positive for cannabis in HR drug tests. In addition, the company has announced measures in support of the full legalization of cannabis at...
Jul 13, 2021 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in June, Health Canada announced that it plans to modernize its clinical trial regulation framework to support the implementation of promising novel therapies and match the accelerating advances in technology. These changes have been announced as part of the...
