Mar 27, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new study, biological factors may explain why men are more susceptible to opioid misuse and fatal overdoses compared to women. The study, carried out by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine, showed that male rats...
Mar 25, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new study, a Montreal-based drug prevention program for teenagers significantly reduced the risk of substance use disorders. The program, called PreVenture, provided adolescents with tools and strategies to cope with personality traits...
Mar 18, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Mark Gold examined nonmedical misuse of medications by adolescents, which may be more common than previously reported. According to Dr. Sharon Levy, associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical...
Mar 13, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in February, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it would be taking additional actions to stop fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics from reaching communities across Canada and overseas. As part of its plan, the CBSA has launched Operation...
Mar 11, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new study, the drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, could also help to reduce alcohol cravings and consumption. Specifically, the results of the study demonstrated that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased alcohol...
Mar 7, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the results of a new study, young adults may be more susceptible to the addictive effects of nicotine. The research, carried out by scientists at the Pennsylvania State University, showed the impact of drugs on the body, including both medication and...
