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...
Mar 4, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe) titled “Alcohol health warning labels: a public health perspective for Europe,” there is an “urgent need” for mandatory, standardized labelling of alcoholic beverages. WHO data shows that...
Feb 28, 2025 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to a new study published by researchers from Rutgers University, brain immune cells called microglia from individuals with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) behave differently compared to cells from individuals with a lower risk for...
