Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
U.S. reclassifies medical cannabis as lower-risk drug
On April 23, Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical cannabis as a less dangerous drug, resulting in a major policy shift. While this move does not legalize cannabis federally in the U.S., it changes...
Alberta health experts warn of tranquilizer in drug supply that does not respond to naloxone
Earlier in March, harm reduction activists and addiction researchers issued warnings over the growing presence of medetomidine in Alberta’s drug supply. Medetomidine is a strong non-opioid sedative mainly used in veterinary medicine, which has been increasingly...
The link between stress and addiction: Study
According to a new study, stress can directly influence addiction-related behaviours through specific brain circuits. The research study, carried out by scientists from the University of Texas and published in the peer-reviewed journal eLife, used a transgenic mice...
Sense of control can influence drinking habits and consequences: Study
According to a research study, individuals’ sense of autonomy and motivation can strongly influence their drinking behaviours and the consequences they experience. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research,...
Men and women with substance use disorders show distinct psychiatric comorbidity profiles: Study
According to the results of a new study, psychiatric comorbidities in substance use disorders (SUD) differ significantly between men and women. The research study, carried out by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, set out to...
CBD beverages linked to reduced alcohol consumption: Study
According to the results of a new study, individuals who consumed cannabis-infused beverages reduced their alcohol consumption by nearly half. The research study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, was carried out by researchers at the University of...
Warning signs of relapse of alcohol use disorder : Study
A recent article published by the Harvard Gazette and authored by Anna Lamb discussed the findings of a new study on warning signs of relapse in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD), especially those who have been sober for an extended period of time. The study,...
Thinking about different alcohol types influences mood and perception: Study
According to the results of new research, thinking about certain types of alcohol can change one’s mood and also trigger certain mindsets, especially among young consumers. In an article published by The Conversation, the study’s author, Logan Pant, Assistant...
Winnipeg prepares supervised consumption site amid safety debate
Earlier in March, the Progressive Conservatives raised concerns that an intake form for the new supervised consumption site could allow youth drug use, a claim the NDP dismisses as fearmongering. The Conservatives obtained the forms from Health Canada via an...