Apr 8, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a new study by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), impulsivity can predict cocaine consumption using rats as a model of addiction. Importantly, the study also showed that regular cocaine use does not diminish the brain’s...
Apr 4, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
In recent years, new research studies have identified ibogaine, a potent psychedelic extracted from the roots of a shrub native to Central Africa, as a new drug candidate for treating opioid addiction and mental health issues. Specifically, several studies have shown...
Apr 2, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to the results of a recent study published by researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), 35% of tested drug samples purchased on the dark web contained unexpected adulterants or were not as advertised. Specifically, the study involved...
Mar 26, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
A new study published earlier in February by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) demonstrates that deaths linked to excessive alcohol consumption jumped by 29% over the last five years. As part of the study, researchers examined data from the federal...
Mar 22, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information, Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In recent months, researchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute have published several studies examining the association between cannabis use and mental health disorders. Led by Dr. Daniel Myran, a researcher with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and a...
Mar 19, 2024 | Drug & Alcohol Information
According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum, there has been an increase in on-the-job injuries among younger workers in the U.S. following legalization of cannabis sale for recreational purposes. Specifically, the study determined that...
