Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
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...
Regina police unveil mobile alcohol and drug testing unit
Earlier in December, the Regina Police announced a new mobile testing unit that will be used to speed up drug and alcohol testing. The new vehicle will act as a laboratory, equipped with advanced breathalyzer and oral fluid testing devices that will allow police...
No clear evidence of benefits of forced addiction treatment yet: Analysis
A recent analysis published by CBC News and authored by Mike Crawley concluded that there is no clear evidence showing efficacy for forced treatment for individuals suffering from addiction disorders. In recent years, a number of Canadian legislators have proposed the...
Release of new U.S. hair testing guidelines delayed until May 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has once again postponed publishing its new guidelines for hair drug testing until May 2025. The guidelines will apply to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in addition to other U.S. federal...