Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
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...
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...