Jun 5, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
The government in Victoria, Australia has announced its launch of a trial to research the effects of medicinal cannabis impairment on driving. The announcement comes after Australian researchers repeatedly urged the government to address issues regarding medicinal...
May 31, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new study, adolescents are significantly less likely to consume alcohol, smoke, or use drugs when their parents stay informed about their activities. The research study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, also found...
May 24, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Drug & Alcohol Testing News
The province of British Columbia has taken action to prohibit illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on public transit, and in parks. After its submission of an amendment request to the federal government on April 26, which became...
May 16, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new research study published in the journal Addiction, the consumption of one alcoholic drink per day, such as a large beer, triples the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder (AUD) compared to non-drinkers. Moreover, the results of...
May 10, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
A recent article published by Psychiatry Today and authored by Dr. Mark S. Gold examined the link between substance abuse and psychiatric issues. Specifically, Dr. Gold highlights the prevalence of simultaneous substance use disorder and mental health illness in some...
May 8, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new large research study led by researchers at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, women who consume more than one alcoholic beverage a day had a significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to women who...
