Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
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...
Certain traits in romantic partners can increase one’s genetic risk for binge drinking: New study
According to the results of a new study, conducted by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University, romantic partners can influence a person’s genetic predisposition to problematic alcohol use. Specifically, its findings demonstrate that...
Social drinking can lead to developing alcohol use disorder: New study
According to the results of a new review study, social drinking can play an important role in the development and consequences of alcohol use disorder (AUD), particularly among young people. The new research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Current Directions...
Arbitrator awards damages for inappropriate drug test
Earlier in April, an arbitrator determined that a contractor on the $18 billion LNG Canada project in Kitimat infringed on a worker’s right to privacy and bodily integrity by requiring a drug and alcohol test following a minor injury. “I conclude that (Altrad Services...
As fentanyl overdoses decline, crackdowns raise concerns
A recent analysis published by CBC News and authored by Georgie Smyth, examined the recent trend of reduced fatalities due to opioid-linked overdoses in Canada and the U.S., as well as concerns raised by health experts regarding recent aggressive enforcement policies...