Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
DOT expands use of observed urine drug testing for truck drivers
According to the new rule published in the U.S. Federal Register earlier in May, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will require “directly observed” urine drug-testing in federal workplace situations where saliva testing is required, but is not possible. The...
Quebec arbitrator upholds Air Transat’s zero-tolerance cannabis policy
Earlier in May, a Quebec arbitrator upheld Air Transat’s zero-tolerance cannabis policy for flight attendants, finding that the restriction was reasonable despite prohibiting employees from using cannabis during their personal time. In Syndicat canadien de la fonction...
2026 Spring Newsletter
It is time for DATAC's Spring Newsletter for 2026! As always DATAC works hard to bring our community relevant content to educate and inspire. In this newsletter you will find: A company spotlight on A2Z Safety & Training Industry article about GLP-1s as...
Clinicians develop addiction treatment approaches as kratom and 7-OH use increase
A recent analysis article published by WHYY and authored by Liz Tung discussed the growing use of kratom and its synthetic derivatives, particularly 7-OH and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl in the U.S. Although national prevalence estimates remain uncertain, clinicians have...
Current evidence on cannabis and health: Analysis
A recent New York Times analysis authored by Roni Caryn Rabin examined the current scientific and clinical understanding of cannabis use, particularly in the context of reduced medical cannabis restrictions in the U.S. Earlier in April, the White House announced it...
B.C. police were skeptical decriminalization would reduce overdose deaths: Study
According to the results of a recent study carried out by Simon Fraser University (SFU) professor Amanda Butler, B.C. police officers were skeptical that the province's drug decriminalization pilot program would be successful. As part of the survey, 30 police officers...
New Canadian guidelines recommend simpler alcohol screening in routine care
An updated clinical practice guideline published in the medical journal Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) recommends that healthcare providers should routinely screen patients for alcohol consumption above Canada’s low-risk drinking thresholds using a...
Moderate alcohol consumption can negatively impact brain health: Study
According to the results of a new study, even moderate alcohol consumption may significantly reduce brain blood flow, especially in older adults. The research study, published in the journal Alcohol, included 45 healthy participants between the ages of 22 and 70 years...
Low to moderate alcohol consumption is linked to health risks: Study
According to the results of a new study, low to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increased health risks depending on the type and amount consumed. The study was conducted by researchers from Central South University in Changsha, China and the findings...