Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Heavy drinking linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Excessive drinking has already been shown to significantly increase the risk of developing illnesses such as stroke, heart disease, and cancer. Moreover, in recent years, new research studies have also found that alcohol consumption is linked to a higher risk of...
Cough medicines and promethazine abuse by teens: Analysis
A recent article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Mark Gold examined nonmedical misuse of medications by adolescents, which may be more common than previously reported. According to Dr. Sharon Levy, associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical...
CBSA’s Operation Blizzard to crack down on fentanyl and other illicit drugs
Earlier in February, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced it would be taking additional actions to stop fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics from reaching communities across Canada and overseas. As part of its plan, the CBSA has launched Operation...
Ozempic shows potential in reducing alcohol cravings: New study
According to the results of a new study, the drug semaglutide, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, could also help to reduce alcohol cravings and consumption. Specifically, the results of the study demonstrated that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased alcohol...
Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction: New study
According to the results of a new study, young adults may be more susceptible to the addictive effects of nicotine. The research, carried out by scientists at the Pennsylvania State University, showed the impact of drugs on the body, including both medication and...
Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk: WHO
According to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe) titled “Alcohol health warning labels: a public health perspective for Europe,” there is an “urgent need” for mandatory, standardized labelling of alcoholic beverages. WHO data shows that...
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...