Apr 11, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
In her recent interview with CBC News, Montrealer Rozana Ryan discussed her two experiences being drugged in Montreal bars which took place within six months of each other. According to Ryan, the first time, the drug left her immobilized, and she was conscious but...
Apr 6, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
A recent article published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and authored by Thia James discussed the lack of clarity regarding how long it is necessary to abstain from driving after using cannabis or related products. According to Glenn Boulet, a Saskatoon man who...
Apr 4, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the findings of a new report released by Health Canada, the powerful animal tranquilizer xylazine has been rapidly spreading through the country’s illicit drug supply, especially in B.C. and Ontario. Specifically, during the period spanning between 2019...
Mar 31, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in March, Quebec’s health minister Christian Dubé announced that victims of date rape drugs need improved access to testing. “We must ensure that not only are the tests available in hospitals, but that they are available quickly,” said Dubé....
Mar 28, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
On February 22, the cannabis company Adastra Holdings based in Langley, B.C. announced it had received federal permission to “legally possess, produce, sell and distribute” cocaine. The company is owned by Michael Forbes of the Forbes Group, who also owns several...
Mar 24, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Researchers at the University of Alberta are developing a machine learning tool to assess the risk of prescription opioids in order to address the ongoing opioid crisis in Canada. Specifically, doctors could use this AI tool to predict the impacts of a prescription...
