Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of death from any cause
According to the findings of a new report published earlier in December by the U.S. National Academies Press (NAP), moderate alcohol drinking was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause, as well as a lower risk of death from heart disease when compared to...
The challenges of surviving an overdose: Opinion
A recent article published in Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Mark S. Gold discusses the challenges, both acute and long-term, faced by individuals who have survived an overdose. In addition, the article discusses some addiction treatments that have been...
Most Americans unaware that drinking increases risk of cancer
According to the results of a survey carried out by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of Pennsylvania earlier in September, less than half of Americans report being aware that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing...
More babies born with opioid withdrawal symptoms as crisis continues
A recent article published by CBC News examined the growing incidence of babies born with opioid addiction withdrawal symptoms in recent years. According to Dr. Laura Lyons, an addictions specialist and physician at the London Health Sciences Centre who also treats...
Your finger length may predict your drinking habits: New study
According to the results of a new study, the length of one’s fingers may be closely linked to their drinking habits. The study, carried out by researchers from Swansea University and the Medical University of Lodz, was published in the American Journal of Human...
The dangerous effects of “high-intensity” drinking
A recent analysis article published in the New York Times and authored by Christina Caron examined the phenomenon of high-intensity drinking and its harmful effects. This term refers to heavy levels of binge drinking and was developed by health experts from the...
Cannabis exposure in the womb may increase risk of opioid addiction later: New Study
According to the results of a new study, prenatal exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) causes a rewiring of the fetal brain and may increase one’s risk of developing opioid addiction later in life. The study, led by researchers at the University of Maryland School...
Opioid deaths in the U.S. drop to their lowest since 2020
According to new data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overdose deaths in the country declined by approximately 18% from June 2023 to June 2024. In addition, overdose-related emergency room visits for overdose were decreased by...
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...