Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Cannabis compounds linked to reduced risk of alcohol-related liver disease
According to the results of a new study, individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who also used cannabis were significantly less likely to develop alcohol-associated liver disease than those who did not use products derived from the plant, including hemp. The...
No charges laid in Canada after methamphetamine export was linked to a death in New Zealand
Over the past two years, more than one tonne of meth seized in New Zealand’s two largest busts originated in Canada, concealed in shipments of maple syrup and beer, yet no charges have been laid in Canada for exporting the drugs. Moreover, in January 2023 alone, New...
UK adds 11 more countries to methanol poisoning warning list
Earlier in November, the UK Foreign Office added a further 11 countries to its list warning of the risks of methanol poisoning from tainted alcoholic drinks. The guidance notes that, due to a global rise in methanol poisoning cases, a number of new countries were...
RCMP confirms presence of seven international cartels in Canada
A recent article published by CTV News as a collaboration with the Investigative Journalism Foundation earlier in October and authored by Avery Haines, Joseph Loiero, and Zak Vescera has examined the growing presence of international drug cartels operating within...
New drug checking service to be launched in Timmins
Earlier this year, in October, Health Canada granted an exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), allowing DIY Community Health to run a drug checking service in Timmins. The aim of this initiative is to offer more accurate, community-specific data...
New Zealand struggles with Canadian methamphetamine problem
A recent analysis published in collaboration between CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation examined how liquid methamphetamine is being trafficked from Canada to New Zealand, and how this contributed to the death of a 21‑year‑old man in Auckland. The...
U.S. addiction medicine expert warns of treatment gaps and policy risks
Earlier in October, Dr. Stephen Taylor, president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, raised concerns and issued warnings on current Trump administration policies regarding substance use, low rates of addiction treatment uptake, and an increase in problem...
Ontario provincial government defunds Toronto’s last supervised consumption site
Following a decision made by the Ontario provincial government under the direction of health minister Sylvia Jones, Toronto’s last safe injection site is losing its provincial funding and needs to close down by November 22. Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre...
The overlooked survivors of the opioid crisis: Analysis
A recent analysis published by The Guardian and authored by Erika Fry examined the “hidden” consequences of the opioid crisis in the U.S. and focused on the lives of individuals who survived overdoses but were left with severe brain injuries and lifelong disabilities....