Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
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...
Cannabis use in teens has negative impact on academics: New study
According to a new study carried out by researchers from McMaster University and published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, teens who use cannabis have significantly worse outcomes at school. The research study involved a meta-analysis of 63 scientific studies with...
Co-abuse of alcohol and amphetamines leads to kidney and liver damage
A recent article published in the journal Nature examined the prevalence of alcohol use disorder among individuals using amphetamine, as well as their combined effects on health. This study was a cross-sectional study comparing hospital patients and control...
Some Canadian provinces to expand involuntary care for individuals with addiction issues
Earlier in September, the British Columbia government announced its plans to expand involuntary care for those with mental health and addictions issues, as well as open "highly secure" facilities, to provide housing for people detained under the Mental Health Act...
2024 Autumn Newsletter
We hope that you are enjoying this lovely autumn as much as we are, a perfect time to take a break and get cozy with DATAC's 2024 Autumn Newsletter. In this newsletter we chat with Lisa Gustafson who set up Triple S Safety in Fort Nelson, BC to fulfill the needs of...