Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Overdose deaths rise in St John among homeless population amid freezing temperatures
A recent news article published by CTV News and authored by Avery MacRae discussed the increasing number of overdose deaths among the homeless population in St. John, especially as freezing temperatures have set in. According to the analysis, many people experiencing...
The role of language in addiction-related stigma: Opinion
A recent article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Jenna Butner discussed how language can contribute to the stigma existing around substance use disorders (SUD), and the potential impact in changing terminology for improving access to treatment,...
Medical cannabis can help reduce opioid use in adults with chronic pain: New research
According to the results of a new research study, adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State's (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to need prescription opioids. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Internal...
Addiction medication use reduces youth overdose and hospitalization risks: Study
According to the results of a new study carried out by researchers from Mass General Brigham, adolescents and young adults who took the medication buprenorphine to treat addiction for at least one year had a significantly decreased risk of opioid overdose and...
Study shows a simple way to reduce alcohol intake
A recent article published by The Standard and authored by Nuray Bulbul discussed research findings that demonstrate that pairing two straightforward messages, emphasizing the link between alcohol and cancer, and encouraging people to monitor their drink intake,...
Alcohol marketing linked to increased risk of teen drinking: Study
According to the results of a new research study published in Lancet Public Health, the incidence of binge drinking, recent alcohol use and susceptibility to drink alcohol among adolescents were associated with digital alcohol marketing. The study, carried out by...
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...