Jan 7, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in December, a drug alert was issued in Thunder Bay due to the detection of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid that is unauthorized to be sold on the market. The warning was issued by NorWest Community Health Centres (NWCHC), stating that cychlorphine was...
Jan 2, 2026 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent news article published by CTV News and authored by Avery MacRae discussed the increasing number of overdose deaths among the homeless population in St. John, especially as freezing temperatures have set in. According to the analysis, many people experiencing...
Dec 30, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Jenna Butner discussed how language can contribute to the stigma existing around substance use disorders (SUD), and the potential impact in changing terminology for improving access to treatment,...
Dec 23, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new research study, adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State’s (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to need prescription opioids. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA...
Dec 19, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new study carried out by researchers from Mass General Brigham, adolescents and young adults who took the medication buprenorphine to treat addiction for at least one year had a significantly decreased risk of opioid overdose and...
Dec 16, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published by The Standard and authored by Nuray Bulbul discussed research findings that demonstrate that pairing two straightforward messages, emphasizing the link between alcohol and cancer, and encouraging people to monitor their drink intake,...
