Mar 26, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A new study published in the journal Nature describe a method to genetically alter yeast to produce cannabinoids, the active compounds in cannabis, including the psychoactive ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well as the non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD)....
Mar 21, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A new treatment is available to Canadians addicted to opioids in the form of an implant which is placed in the upper arm and releases an ongoing low dose of medication for 6 months, with the potential of treatment duration of up to one year. The implant contains...
Mar 19, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to a recent report from the Edmonton Police Commission, Edmonton police recorded less than 100 instances of cannabis-impaired driving in 2018. Shortly after cannabis legalization, the Edmonton Police Service marked the police reports in which police officers...
Mar 15, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
The Owner of Cannabis & Coffee, is suing the Ontario government for $1.1 million in damages he claims he incurred over sudden decision to cap licenses, which took place in December 2018. According to a statement of claim filed by Cannabis & Coffee Inc. against...
Mar 13, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
The Quebec government is facing strong opposition on its bill aimed to increase the legal age of cannabis consumption from 18 to 21 and implement a smoking ban in all public areas. The legal age to purchase alcohol and tobacco in Quebec is 18, and according to current...
Mar 7, 2019 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Canadian criminal defense lawyers are voicing concerns regarding the new Bill C-46, which came into effect last month, and provides the police with a wider range of powers to administer sobriety tests on drivers, boaters and even canoeists. Under new tough driving...
