Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Sports associations and THC testing
Since the legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 and with a growing number of U.S. states legalizing it for medical or recreational purposes, various international and national sporting bodies and sports leagues have been updating their rules regarding cannabis...
DOT Approves Oral Fluid Testing
The DOT released a final rule on May 2nd, that approved oral fluid testing to be used in their regulated drug testing program. This final ruling comes into effect as of June 1, 2023 however can not be implemented until the Department of Health and Human Services...
Rewrite of hair drug-testing guidelines sent to White House
Earlier in April, a rewrite of a rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services setting standards for using hair for drug testing of truck drivers has been received by the White House for review. Specifically, the review is carried out by the Office...
Revoked job offer based on failed drug test is not discriminatory: Tribunal
According to a recent ruling by the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta in Greidanus v Inter Pipeline Limited, 2023 AHRC 31 (CanLII), a revoked job offer based on a failed drug test by an Alberta pipeline company was not discriminatory despite a disability claim. The...
Washington state advances legislation to ban pre-employment cannabis tests
On March 29, members of the House and Senate approved Senate Bill 5123 prohibiting employers in Washington state from taking adverse actions against new hires because of a failed drug test for cannabis. Essentially, the bill, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser (D-Des...
SK harm reduction service obtains new spectrometer
Earlier in March, the Saskatoon drug testing service Prairie Harm Reduction began using a spectrometer to test drugs. "This machine is able to tell us everything that is in a substance, not just fentanyl and benzodiazepine, and will allow us to do better education and...
Cocaine production reaches a record high
According to new data released in a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, between 2020 and 2021, coca cultivation increased by 35%, reaching record levels. In addition, the report highlighted the emergence of new trafficking hubs in West and Central Africa, as...
April 2023 DATAC Newsletter
We have big plans for 2023 here at DATAC! With a laser-sharp focus on continuing to bring more value and more content, and constantly striving to find new ways to serve you better, we are excited to announce that we will be distributing quarterly newsletters. Below...
Montreal woman warns of spiked drinks at bars
In her recent interview with CBC News, Montrealer Rozana Ryan discussed her two experiences being drugged in Montreal bars which took place within six months of each other. According to Ryan, the first time, the drug left her immobilized, and she was conscious but...