Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
U.S. health experts raising concerns over “gas station heroin”
In recent months, US health authorities have increasingly voiced concerns over the drug tianeptine, commonly known as "gas station heroin" following a spike in its use and its associated health risks. Tianeptine is an unauthorised drug in the US, and has been...
Alcohol use disorder causes faster immune damage in women’s brains
According to the results of a new scientific study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, women with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have lower levels of brain immune cells called microglia compared to women who do not have AUD. Moreover, the findings of the...
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Every year on June 26, the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a United Nations–designated day to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a drug-free world. At the Drug and Alcohol Testing Association of Canada...
Kitchener brings back drug checking machine despite provincial legislation ban
The Sanguen Health Centre in Kitchener, Ontario, is operating its drug checking machine again despite provincial legislation banning certain harm reduction services. According to a statement released on the health centre’s social media page, it has received a federal...
Why industry professionals choose DATAC
When there are so many choices for where to get your drug and alcohol testing certifications it can be difficult to know what to look for, and how to assess what training is right for you. The drug and alcohol testing industry is fairly small but there is no shortage...
Federal drug use survey faces uncertainty after mass layoffs
A recent analysis article published by NPR and authored by Rhitu Chatterjee has examined the uncertain future of the long-running U.S. federal survey, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The survey is currently at risk following significant staffing...
Medications significantly reduce the risk of repeat opioid overdoses: Study
According to the results of a new research study carried out by researchers at Yale University, medications used to treat opioid use disorder can significantly decrease the risk of repeat overdoses in people who have survived an opioid overdose. The study, published...
1 in 4 U.S. children have at least one parent with substance use disorder: Study
According to the results of a new study, approximately 19 million children in the U.S. have at least one parent with substance use disorder. This includes parents who misuse alcohol, cannabis, prescription opioids, and illicit drugs. The study, which was published in...
Exam added to Oral Fluid course
Complete Your DOT Oral Fluid Collector Certification - Exam & Mock Testing Now Available! Exciting news for anyone enrolled in or considering DATAC’s Certified DOT Specimen Collector (CDSC) – Oral Fluid Specialization course — the final exam is now live, and you...