Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
When Mistakes Happen
In drug and alcohol testing, even a seemingly minor administrative oversight can raise questions about the validity of a test. However, not every error requires a test to be cancelled. Under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations in 49 CFR Part 40,...
Today’s the Day: DATAC’s First Industry Town Hall!
We are so excited to be launching our first DATAC Town Hall, and it's happening today at 2:30 ET! The drug and alcohol testing industry is built on shared knowledge, collaboration, and a commitment to safer workplaces. But with evolving regulations, new testing...
Alcohol use rises among Gen X adults despite overall decline: Study
According to the results of a recent study, adults within the Generation X age group are consuming more alcohol compared to other age groups. The research study, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, examined survey data collected from 114,000 U.S....
Saskatchewan town records highest wastewater methamphetamine levels in Canada
According to Statistics Canada, the Saskatchewan City of Prince Albert had more traces of methamphetamines and cocaine in its wastewater per capita between January 2024 and March 2026 compared to any other Canadian city, followed by Saskatoon and Moncton. “Measured...
Surge in drug poisonings triggers alerts in northwestern Ontario
In September, health authorities in northwestern Ontario have issued multiple drug warnings after over 60 suspected drug poisonings were recorded in the Kenora area within two days, alongside the detection of a substance not previously identified in the region’s...
Online gambling advertising spike raises concerns about youth and addiction
In Alberta, health experts have raised concerns over the potential harms associated with the growing volume of online gambling advertisements over recent months, particularly among young people and those vulnerable to problem gambling. Specifically, the concerns...
Winnipeg youth substance-related emergencies nearly double over the past decade
According to a recent analysis article published by CBC news, data obtained from Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) records demonstrates that drug-related paramedic calls involving Winnipeg youth have increased substantially over the past decade, with particularly...
New addiction treatment centre planned for Bilijk First Nation in New Brunswick
Earlier in September, the Government of New Brunswick announced it is moving forward with plans to build an addiction treatment facility in Bilijk First Nation. According to the community’s chief, this project will help tackle broader systemic challenges affecting the...
Doug Ford open to involuntary treatment amid Ontario’s addiction crisis
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has indicated that he would consider introducing involuntary treatment for people struggling with addiction. His comments come as Ontario’s Big City Mayors renew calls for the provincial government to review current mental health legislation...