Apr 26, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
On March 29, members of the House and Senate approved Senate Bill 5123 prohibiting employers in Washington state from taking adverse actions against new hires because of a failed drug test for cannabis. Essentially, the bill, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des...
Apr 20, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
Earlier in March, the Saskatoon drug testing service Prairie Harm Reduction began using a spectrometer to test drugs. “This machine is able to tell us everything that is in a substance, not just fentanyl and benzodiazepine, and will allow us to do better...
Apr 18, 2023 | Drug & Alcohol Testing News
According to new data released in a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, between 2020 and 2021, coca cultivation increased by 35%, reaching record levels. In addition, the report highlighted the emergence of new trafficking hubs in West and Central Africa, as...
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...
