Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Global drug use reaches record levels: UN report
The 2025 World Drug Report, published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, evaluated data collected in 2023 and 2024 to provide an overview of global drug use trends, health impacts and policy developments worldwide. According to the report findings,...
B.C. government ignored decades of addiction research: addictions specialist
Earlier in January, a B.C. psychologist who carried out a major study examining addiction and criminality said the government chose to ignore decades of addiction research when launching the drug decriminalization pilot. Julian Somers, a clinical psychologist from...
Poor mental health and harmful alcohol use persist in Ontario after pandemic
A recent article published by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) discussed results from Canada’s longest-running mental health and substance use survey, which showed sustained levels of mental distress and alcohol dependence in Ontario. The 2025 CAMH...
British Columbia to end illicit drug decriminalization
Earlier in January, B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne announced that the province will not continue its drug decriminalization project. The three-year pilot project permitted individuals who possessed small amounts of illicit drugs expired on January 31. The project...
Winnipeg police increase patrols to target drug-impaired driving
Earlier in January, Winnipeg police had announced it would deploy more officers in the coming weeks to reduce the incidence of impaired driving under the influence of cannabis and other drugs. Moreover, it will be partnering with Manitoba Public Insurance for the...
Social pressure is linked to increased alcohol-related harm: Study
According to the results of a new study, adults who consume alcohol due to external pressures are significantly more likely to consume higher amounts of alcohol, and also experience more negative consequences when compared to adults who drink for pleasure. The study...
Illicit drugs sold online and delivered by Canada Post
A recent analysis carried out by CBC News revealed that illicit drugs, including heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy (MDMA) are being openly advertised online, purchased through commercial websites, and delivered to buyers via Canada Post. Specifically, CBC journalists...
“Dry January” can offer important health benefits: Study
According to the results of a new study recently published in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, avoiding alcohol consumption for just one month can lead to significant physical and psychological benefits, such as improved sleep, better mood, and weight loss....
Rethinking addiction and recovery models: Opinion
A recent Jacobin interview conducted by Chandler Dandridge explored psychological and social frameworks for understanding addiction through a discussion with Hanna Pickard, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics and Krieger-Eisenhower Professor...