Jul 13, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to a recent article published by CBC News, individuals who use fentanyl on the streets of London have reported it becoming more potent and cheaper than ever, thereby increasing the risk of opioid overdose and death. “I really believe it’s getting...
Jul 11, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in June, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it seized 6,300 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in jugs labelled as canola oil in Metro Vancouver over the last six months. Specifically, one of the seizures of the drug was the largest-ever...
Jul 5, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to the findings released in a report published by the Canadian Alcohol Policy Evaluation project (CAPE) and the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), alcohol control policies in all 13 provinces and territories...
Jun 30, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
On June 6, 2023, the Federal Court endorsed the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s move to require pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing of workers in safety-critical positions at high-security nuclear facilities, as mandated by CNSC regulatory document...
Jun 27, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in June, Hamilton’s Public Health Board unanimously voted to implement a new action plan created to address the ongoing opioid crisis. Specifically, the plan includes an 18-month pilot project which aims to prevent overdose deaths in the city. According...
Jun 23, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in May, Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) announced the launch of its new drug harm-reduction campaign for music festivals. The program originated as a drug testing pilot that was first introduced at the Electric Picnic music festival in 2022, and will...
