Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Survey: Canadians willing to take cannabis derived pharmaceuticals
Recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada has opened new opportunities for pharmaceutical research. Moreover, public opinion polls indicate that most Canadians trust their doctors in prescribing cannabis-containing pharmeceuticals. A recent study carried...
Alcohol prices to rise April 1st
Having to pay more for your favourite wine, beer or spirit on April 1st is not an April Fools’ joke. Unless the annual “escalator tax” on beer, wine and spirits is repealed the prices of alcohol will grow in Canada on April 1. The tax is annual, meaning that prices...
Advanced Cannabis Online Course Now Available
Building on the knowledge gained from our free Basic Cannabis Course this course takes a deep dive into how cannabis use fits into the Canadian workplace. Written for employers and drug test service providers, this course will provide you with an in-depth...
Cannabinoids grown from yeast
A new study published in the journal Nature describe a method to genetically alter yeast to produce cannabinoids, the active compounds in cannabis, including the psychoactive ingredient tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well as the non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD)....
Implant to treat opioid addiction
A new treatment is available to Canadians addicted to opioids in the form of an implant which is placed in the upper arm and releases an ongoing low dose of medication for 6 months, with the potential of treatment duration of up to one year. The implant contains...
Overall drug-impaired driving on the rise
According to a recent report from the Edmonton Police Commission, Edmonton police recorded less than 100 instances of cannabis-impaired driving in 2018. Shortly after cannabis legalization, the Edmonton Police Service marked the police reports in which police officers...
Former dispensary operator sues Ontario for “arbitrary” cannabis retail lottery
The Owner of Cannabis & Coffee, is suing the Ontario government for $1.1 million in damages he claims he incurred over sudden decision to cap licenses, which took place in December 2018. According to a statement of claim filed by Cannabis & Coffee Inc. against...
Quebec looks to implement public smoking ban
The Quebec government is facing strong opposition on its bill aimed to increase the legal age of cannabis consumption from 18 to 21 and implement a smoking ban in all public areas. The legal age to purchase alcohol and tobacco in Quebec is 18, and according to current...
Potential for injustice with new impaired driving laws
Canadian criminal defense lawyers are voicing concerns regarding the new Bill C-46, which came into effect last month, and provides the police with a wider range of powers to administer sobriety tests on drivers, boaters and even canoeists. Under new tough driving...