Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Beer drinkers have poorer diets than wine drinkers: Study
A recent study showed that individuals’ choice of alcoholic drinks also reflects their diet, and that people who prefer beer tend to have poorer diets compared to those who choose wine. The findings of the study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, were...
Americans pandemic increase in drinking continues
According to the results of a new study published earlier in November, the increased alcohol use recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic persisted for several years, until 2022. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that...
Cannabis detection was not impairment: Arbitration ruling
Earlier in September, an arbitrator overturned the suspension of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway locomotive engineer, as well as the company’s order for the employee to undergo six months of random drug testing. According to the ruling, the employee was...
Many species consume alcohol as part of their diet: New Study
According to the results of the new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, a wide range of animal species consume ethanol as part of their diet, usually in the form of fermented fruits, sap, and nectar. The research results...
DOT Update for Oral Fluid Testing and Certification
The DOT issued a summary of changes earlier this month on a Part 40 final rule that will be effective as of December 5, 2204 regarding oral fluid testing and certification. The rule firstly clarifies that if you are a DOT certified collector for urine specimens this...
Ontario’s truck driver testing system compromised by bribes and corruption
A recent analysis published by CBC News revealed that Ontario’s system for testing truck drivers has been compromised by forged documents, bribes, and rigged testing. What’s more, an investigation using hidden cameras and carried out by CBC’s Marketplace showed that...
Former Canadian Olympian involved in drug ring
Earlier in October, former Canadian Olympic snowboarder James Wedding and 15 others faced criminal charges for allegedly running an international drug trafficking operation which shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia to Canada. Specifically, the group...
Ontario needs a holistic approach to drug treatment: Expert opinion
In her recent interview with CBC News, Dr. Sharon Koivu, an addiction medicine consultant with St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, expressed concerns and disappointment at the Ontario government’s decision to close 10 supervised drug consumption sites across the...
Methadone restrictions eased in U.S. to allow easier access and home use
Starting in April of this year, the U.S. federal government eased some of the rules around the treatment for opioid addiction, aimed to expand access to the life-saving drug. According to a new federal rule, patients who are receiving treatment for addiction disorders...