Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
New drug ‘more potent than fentanyl’ appears in PEI
As part of a drug bust operation carried out earlier in May, P.E.I. RCMP seized tablets identified as N-desethyl isotonitazene, a potent and dangerous synthetic opioid. "N-desethyl Isotonitazene is a synthetic opioid considered more than 20 times more toxic than...
FDA and FTC issue warnings to companies selling copycat snacks with delta-8 THC
Earlier this year, in July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warnings to five companies Tuesday as part of a joint effort to curb illegal sales of copycat food products containing delta-8 THC. Specifically, the...
Vancouver safe supply advocates prepare for a Charter challenge
Vancouver-based safe supply advocates, the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) and Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) is preparing for a second Charter challenge as part of its defence of its two co-founders, Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum. In 2021, DULF and...
Two new U.S. studies to test psychedelics for treatment of depression, PTSD, and more
Earlier in July, the University of New Mexico (UNM) announced it is launching two new studies to examine the effects of psychedelic compounds on depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other conditions. The first study, RECONNECT, will examine the...
Prescription stimulant use for teens with ADHD reduces risk of later misuse: Study
According to the results of a new study, adolescents who take prescription stimulants for treatment of their diagnosed ADHD face do not face an increased risk for prescription drug misuse (PDM) later in life. The study, published in Psychiatry Services, led by a team...
New research examines effects of alcohol on heart health
Earlier in July, two new studies examining the impact of alcohol consumption on the heart were presented at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024. Both studies were carried out in rodents and were presented as...
Inhalant use disorder explained
A recent analysis article published in Psychiatric Times focused on inhalant use and the negative health consequences associated with it. Inhalant use disorder, also known as volatile substance misuse, is a type of substance use disorder that involves the intentional...
New California law requires bars to offer date rape drug testing kits
According to a new law effective as of July 1, California bars and nightclubs are now required to offer common date-rape drug test kits to their customers. Specifically, the law, Assembly Bill 1013, requires approximately 2,400 establishments with a Type 48 licence to...
UN expert urges to end ‘war on drugs’ and prioritize harm reduction instead
Earlier in June, Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, a United Nations (UN) independent expert called on its member states to end the ‘war on drugs’ and to focus on harm reduction in drug policies instead. As part of her fourth report to the UN Human Rights Council, Dr. Mofokeng, a...