Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Thousands of opioid-related deaths were unrecorded in England and Wales data
According to a recent article published by BBC News, over 13,000 heroin and opioid deaths have been excluded from the official statistics in England and Wales, raising concerns about the impact on the government's approach to reducing addiction-related harms. A study...
ATCO ordered to pay worker $12,500 for unjustified drug testing
Earlier this summer, the Alberta Labour Relations Board rejected the bid of ATCO Electric Ltd to review a previous ruling that had awarded damages to one of its workers. The employee who received the award had joined ATCO Electric in August 2017. According to the...
Heavy alcohol use linked to brain lesions and increased dementia risk: New study
According to the results of a new study, individuals whose alcohol consumption was identified as “heavy” (eight or more drinks per week) were significantly more likely to develop brain lesions and other neurodegenerative changes, both of which are strongly linked to...
Alberta tribunal reinstates Fort McKay group drug test discrimination complaint
Earlier in September, an Alberta human rights tribunal reversed the dismissal of a discrimination complaint against Fort McKay Group of Companies, ruling that credibility concerns mean the case must proceed to a full hearing after a female employee was fired for...
The rising threat of nitazenes: Analysis
A recent analysis article published by Time Magazine and authored by Connor Greene examined the rising threat of nitazenes as the next potential wave in the ongoing U.S. opioid crisis. As recent U.S. efforts have increased to crack down on illicit fentanyl supply, new...
Alcohol is now the leading cause of ER visits in Windsor-Essex
According to a recent analysis published by CBC News and authored by Sonya Varma, alcohol is currently the leading cause of substance-related emergency room visits in Windsor-Essex, according to new data. Specifically, data published by the Windsor-Essex County Health...
Fresh research shows connection between heavy alcohol use and fatty liver disease
A new study by researchers from the Mayo Clinic researchers has shown how excessive alcohol consumption contributes to fatty liver disease, a condition where too much fat builds up inside the liver cells. Specifically, the research reveals that exposure to excessive...
Florida moves to reclassify xylazine as controlled substance
Earlier in August, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the U.S. state has moved to reclassify the drug xylazine as a Schedule I controlled substance with an exemption for veterinary use. Xylazine is used as a veterinary sedative and muscle relaxant...
Why addiction is often overlooked in women: Analysis
A recent analysis article published by Psychology Today and authored by Dr. Smita Das examined why addiction is often overlooked in women. The article discussed how addiction in women often develops quietly and gradually during stressful life transitions, including...