Sep 18, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in August, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the U.S. state has moved to reclassify the drug xylazine as a Schedule I controlled substance with an exemption for veterinary use. Xylazine is used as a veterinary sedative and muscle relaxant...
Sep 16, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent analysis article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Smita Das examined why addiction is often overlooked in women. The article discussed how addiction in women often develops quietly and gradually during stressful life transitions, including...
Sep 9, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
On September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, outlining a series of significant updates to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. These proposed changes could impact...
Sep 4, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in August, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the launch of Free Mind, a new national campaign that provides youth aged 12-17 years and their parents and caregivers with “resources and information about substance use, mental...
Aug 31, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
August 31 is the International Overdose Awareness Day, and is the world’s largest campaign to end overdose, remember the lives lost, and support the affected families and communities. The day serves as an important reminder of the serious and devastating impact of...
Aug 28, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In recent months, kratom, a natural supplement derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, has been gaining a lot of attention in the U.S. due to its associated health risks and potential to cause addiction. Currently, the substance is in a legal gray area with...
