Aug 29, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in August, a new drug-checking site, Spectrum, was launched in Edmonton to allow individuals to analyze drug samples to screen for the presence of dangerous adulterants. The site employs a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer which can detect...
Aug 25, 2023 | Department of Transportation (DOT), Drug & Alcohol Testing News
The old DOT CCF forms expire on August 31, 2023 and are not to be used for collections anymore after that point. This means that as of that date if you are using an old DOT CCF you will be REQUIRED to send along a Memorandum for Record (MFR). If you do not send along...
Aug 23, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In a recent interview with Global News’ 640 Toronto hosted by Alex Pierson, Ontario Premier Doug Ford spoke out strongly against drug decriminalization, saying the concept is the “craziest thing I’ve ever heard.” “I will do everything I can to fight this. Again, this...
Aug 18, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in June, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett, said that early indicators demonstrate that decriminalization of small amounts of hard drugs in B.C. is helping to save lives by reducing the number of opioid-related deaths in the province. ...
Aug 15, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) led by Dr. Jason Hein, have created a new, portable drug testing machine, which they tested at the Shambhala Music festival held from July 21 – July 24 near Nelson, B.C. Since current drug testing tools...
Aug 10, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in June, the BC Coroners Service reported 184 opioid overdose-related deaths, averaging approximately 6.1 deaths per day, totalling 1,200 deaths so far in 2023. Moreover, these numbers represent a 17% increase compared to the number of opioid overdose-related...
