Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Data shows increase in Benadryl exposures among teens
According to a health advisory from America's Poison Centers, poison center calls involving diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in the medication Benadryl, have more than doubled among U.S. teens during the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period in...
Overdose-related drug deaths continue to decline in B.C.: Analysis
A recent analysis article published by Times Colonist and authored by Cindy E. Harnett examined the main reasonsbehind the recent decline in toxic drug overdose deaths in British Columbia and also explored the different explanations offered by public health officials...
Reassessing the link between hallucinogens and psychosis: Study
A recent research study examined the connection between hallucinogen-related hospital admissions and subsequent psychosis, and whether preexisting psychiatric conditions could explain the observed association. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry...
Alcohol and Me: Taking a Closer Look at Our Relationship with Alcohol
Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 Alcohol is a familiar part of many celebrations, social gatherings, and everyday routines. Whether it's raising a glass at a wedding, sharing drinks with friends after work, or enjoying a beer while watching the game, alcohol has become...
The rise of yaba consumption in Bangladesh: Analysis
A recent article published by The Telegraph and authored by Tom Parry examined the prevalence of yaba use in Bangladesh and the factors contributing to its spread, including its low cost, easy availability, and trafficking from Myanmar. Yaba is an illicit stimulant...
Winnipeg launches 24/7 mobile paramedic team to respond to overdose calls
Earlier in June, the Manitoba government announced a new pilot project that will deploy 24/7 a mobile paramedic team in downtown Winnipeg to respond to overdose calls and address the ongoing toxic drug crisis. However, the city's mayor and the paramedics' union have...
Lanark County mobile clinic supports residents facing challenges
A mobile outreach team in Lanark County has been launched with the aim to connect vulnerable residents with health care, housing and addiction support services. The Lanark Integrated Frontline Team (LIFT), which includes a paramedic, mental health social worker and...
Prince Albert committee backs expanded wastewater drug monitoring
Earlier in May, Prince Albert’s Executive Committee endorsed a proposal to join Health Canada’s National Wastewater Drug Surveillance program following debate over its potential benefits and drawbacks. During Tuesday’s meeting, Community Safety and Well-Being...
Drug poisonings reach record high in Guelph and Wellington County
According to new data released by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), there has been a record number of drug poisoning incidents in Guelph and Wellington County since local surveillance began. Specifically, at least 269 incidents were reported in the...