Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Genetic risk for alcoholism alters brain cell behaviour: New study
According to a new study published by researchers from Rutgers University, brain immune cells called microglia from individuals with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) behave differently compared to cells from individuals with a lower risk for...
WHO calls on Nordic countries to maintain alcohol monopolies to reduce harm
A recent report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) states that while Nordic countries have been “historically known for harmful drinking patterns and high levels of associated harm”, their strict alcohol monopolies have also lowered this consumption to...
Illicit drug addiction is a global threat: Analysis
According to a recent analysis article published by The Conversation and authored by Ian Hamilton, Associate professor at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York, the global addiction to illicit drugs is a worldwide threat, comparable to challenges...
Fentanyl testing added to USA federal workplace drug testing panel
Earlier in January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its updated guidelines for drug testing in federal workplaces. According to the Federal Register, fentanyl and its metabolite norfentanyl have been added to the federal workplace drug...
New research on addiction is impacting the justice system
A recent analysis article published by Arizona State University (ASU) News and authored by Dolores Tropiano examined the way new research on addiction is shaping the justice system, as well as the shortcomings of current legislation when dealing with addiction...
Harm reduction advocates urging Supreme Court to specify scope of “Good Samaritan” Act
A recent Supreme Court challenge to the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, R. v. Wilson is challenging the protections offered under the law, which was enacted in 2017 as part of the federal government’s approach to address illicit substance use. Currently, the...
Illicit drug use and relationship: Analysis
A recent analysis article published by Psychology Today and authored by Tyrel J. Starks examined recent research surrounding the trends of drug use in relationships. The analysis reveals several trends, examining drug use in the LGBTQ+ community and new studies...
Regina’s first approved safe consumption site already showing positive results
Earlier in December, the Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre in Regina announced receiving full clearance from Health Canada to operate its supervised consumption site. Receiving the exemption to operate as Regina’s only supervised consumption site permits the centre to...
Safety-critical workers may have diminished privacy rights in alcohol and drug testing
In November 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the constitutional validity of mandatory pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing requirements for safety-critical positions at Class I nuclear facilities. Subsequently, several Canadian legal experts have...