Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Fentanyl vaccine to begin first-ever human trials in 2026
A new vaccine designed to block the effects of fentanyl will enter human clinical trials early in 2026 to evaluate its safety. The vaccine, originally developed using funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, has already demonstrated promising results in rat...
Substance use disorders linked to increased pain sensitivity during withdrawal
A recent review article published in Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Mark Gold examined evidence showing that substance use disorders (SUD) and withdrawal from addictive substances are associated with increased pain sensitivity, with implications for pain...
Drug alert issued after detection of illicit synthetic opioid in Ontario
Earlier in December, a drug alert was issued in Thunder Bay due to the detection of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid that is unauthorized to be sold on the market. The warning was issued by NorWest Community Health Centres (NWCHC), stating that cychlorphine was...
Overdose deaths rise in St John among homeless population amid freezing temperatures
A recent news article published by CTV News and authored by Avery MacRae discussed the increasing number of overdose deaths among the homeless population in St. John, especially as freezing temperatures have set in. According to the analysis, many people experiencing...
The role of language in addiction-related stigma: Opinion
A recent article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Jenna Butner discussed how language can contribute to the stigma existing around substance use disorders (SUD), and the potential impact in changing terminology for improving access to treatment,...
Medical cannabis can help reduce opioid use in adults with chronic pain: New research
According to the results of a new research study, adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State's (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to need prescription opioids. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Internal...
Addiction medication use reduces youth overdose and hospitalization risks: Study
According to the results of a new study carried out by researchers from Mass General Brigham, adolescents and young adults who took the medication buprenorphine to treat addiction for at least one year had a significantly decreased risk of opioid overdose and...
Study shows a simple way to reduce alcohol intake
A recent article published by The Standard and authored by Nuray Bulbul discussed research findings that demonstrate that pairing two straightforward messages, emphasizing the link between alcohol and cancer, and encouraging people to monitor their drink intake,...
Alcohol marketing linked to increased risk of teen drinking: Study
According to the results of a new research study published in Lancet Public Health, the incidence of binge drinking, recent alcohol use and susceptibility to drink alcohol among adolescents were associated with digital alcohol marketing. The study, carried out by...