Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Canadian advocacy group hopeful after Oregon’s vote to decriminalize illicit drugs
Earlier in November, Oregonians voted in favour of Ballot Measure 110, making Oregon the first jurisdiction in North America to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs for personal use. Since then, the Canadian advocacy group Moms Stop the Harm has expressed...
Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol abuse, a historical public health concern, is gaining increased interest among medical professionals and analysts. Developing assessments are unveiling the significance of an alcohol crisis despite overshadowing drug epidemics. An estimated 88,000 people die...
Can Canadians reduce alcohol-linked deaths with minimum alcohol pricing?
The world is grappling with the ill-effects of alcohol consumption. A 2018 World Health Organization report highlighted that over 3 million people died globally as a result of the abuse of alcohol in 2016. Moreover, shocking statistics further reveal that the harmful...
Nova Scotia considers liquor home delivery
For those who'd like beer delivered at their doorstep, and with just a few clicks of a button, the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation may soon make this dream a reality. After much consideration, the Crown corporation is looking to start a home delivery service for some...
Canadian Study: Medical cannabis use linked to reduction in alcohol intake
According to the results of a new research study, the deliberate use of medical cannabis to reduce alcohol consumption was associated with a greater likelihood of reducing and ceasing alcohol use. The results of the study were recently published in the International...
Tununiq MLA calls for more drug testing at Baffin Island mine
According to David Qamaniq, Tununiq MLA, Baffinland Iron Mines should implement more stringent drug and alcohol testing. Specifically, during recent regulatory meetings, Qamaniq has suggested that all workers should be screened using urine samples, similar to the...
How to deal with drug testing and remote workers
A recent article published in People Management discusses the possibility to monitor and offer support on substance misuse to individuals working remotely. With consumption of alcohol on the rise during the pandemic, experts and employers have voiced concerns over...
MADD Canada pushes for warning labels on alcohol products
Due to increased alcohol consumption during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the non-profit organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada (MADD) is calling on Canada’s Health Minister, The Honourable Patty Hajdu, to include warning labels on alcohol products....
Recommendations on drug and alcohol testing during COVID-19
In a recent opinion piece published in the Health and Safety Magazine, Christine Clearwater, president of Drug-Free Solutions Group, a risk management and loss control consulting firm, made recommendations to employers regarding drug and alcohol testing during the...