Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Winnipeg police increase patrols to target drug-impaired driving
Earlier in January, Winnipeg police had announced it would deploy more officers in the coming weeks to reduce the incidence of impaired driving under the influence of cannabis and other drugs. Moreover, it will be partnering with Manitoba Public Insurance for the...
Social pressure is linked to increased alcohol-related harm: Study
According to the results of a new study, adults who consume alcohol due to external pressures are significantly more likely to consume higher amounts of alcohol, and also experience more negative consequences when compared to adults who drink for pleasure. The study...
Illicit drugs sold online and delivered by Canada Post
A recent analysis carried out by CBC News revealed that illicit drugs, including heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy (MDMA) are being openly advertised online, purchased through commercial websites, and delivered to buyers via Canada Post. Specifically, CBC journalists...
“Dry January” can offer important health benefits: Study
According to the results of a new study recently published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, avoiding alcohol consumption for just one month can lead to significant physical and psychological benefits, such as improved sleep, better mood, and weight loss....
Rethinking addiction and recovery models: Opinion
A recent Jacobin interview conducted by Chandler Dandridge explored psychological and social frameworks for understanding addiction through a discussion with Hanna Pickard, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics and Krieger-Eisenhower Professor...
Therapeutic use and hidden risks of cannabis: new study
According to the results of a new scientific study, strong clinical evidence supports only a limited number of medical uses for cannabis, revealing a gap between popular beliefs and current scientific evidence. The research study, which was recently published in the...
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...