Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
New study shows negative impact of alcohol use on romantic relationships for men
According to the results of a new study, young men are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression when they perceive their partner as having problematic drinking behaviour. The research study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Personal...
Seniors are increasingly prescribed harmful and inappropriate medications: Study
According to the results of a new research study published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, prescribing of potentially inappropriate and harmful medications to seniors by healthcare professionals is on the rise in Canada. Specifically, the study involved...
Vermont medical cannabis user loses Supreme Court appeal over unemployment benefits
Earlier in August, Ivo Skoric, a Vermont resident who was fired from his job after testing positive for cannabis in a drug test lost his appeal to the Vermont Supreme Court over unemployment benefits. Skoric had initially appealed to the state after he was found to be...
Recovery from alcohol use disorder is linked to increased anxiety: New study
According to the results of a new study, quitting alcohol as part of recovery from alcohol use disorder can result in changes in connectivity in brain regions associated with increased anxiety. The research study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Alcohol:...
Oregon recriminalizes hard drug possession
On Sept 1, Oregon reinstated criminal penalties for the possession of illicit drugs with House Bill 4002 coming into effect. As part of the new recriminalization law, individuals caught with possession of drugs including fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamines will...
Drug overdoses from smoking illicit substances on the rise
A recent analysis article published in Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Mark Gold examined the increasing numbers of overdose deaths by smoking rather than injection of illicit substances. Moreover, a 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Childhood sleep patterns linked to future substance use: New study
According to the results of a new research study carried out by researchers from Pennsylvania State University, teenagers are more likely to have consumed alcohol or tried cannabis by the age of 15 years if they went to bed later and slept fewer hours during childhood...
Even light drinking harms health of older adults: Study
According to the results of a new research study, “light” alcohol consumption was associated with a significant increase in cancer deaths among older adults, with individuals who had other health problems or lived in low-income areas being most at risk of its...
International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we take time to honour the lives lost to overdose, support those affected by substance use disorders, and advocate for change. This day is a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, understanding, and action in...