Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
Overdose alert issued for Saskatoon
Earlier in April, Saskatchewan’s Health Ministry issued an "overdose alert" for Saskatoon due to a spike in suspected overdose cases reported by the fire department and Prairie Harm Reduction, the city’s harm reduction non-profit. Prairie Harm Reduction, which runs...
Spring 2025 Newsletter
It is time for DATAC's Spring Newsletter for 2025! As always DATAC works hard to bring our community relevant content to educate and inspire. In this newsletter you will find: A company spotlight on Medika North A review of our latest webinar on Collector...
Consumption sites closing down despite injunction
Earlier in March, the Ontario Superior Court ruled that ten Consumption Treatment Service (CTS) locations that had been ordered to close by the Ontario government could remain open while the court reviewed the legality of the forced closures. Despite this decision,...
April is alcohol awareness month: Know the facts
Excessive alcohol consumption can have a significant impact on both the nervous system and the body, with a negative impact on one’s mental and physical health. After being consumed, alcohol enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain, where it acts as a central...
Alcohol-related liver and pancreas issues on the rise among teens and adults: New study
According to the results of a new research study, life-threatening health issues caused by alcohol are on the rise among Canadian teenagers and young adults aged under 40 years old. The study, authored by researchers from Queen’s University and published in the...
Oregon recriminalizing drug possession leads to surge of arrests: Analysis
A recent analysis published by The Guardian and authored by Sam Levin examined the consequences of Oregon's decision to reverse its drug decriminalization law, Measure 110, leading to a spike in arrests and raising concerns over the impact on vulnerable populations....
Tariffs and policies could increase illicit drugs flow into US: Analysis
According to a recent analysis article published by The Guardian and authored by Hannah Harris Green, Donald Trump’s recent policies could make the U.S. more vulnerable to the trafficking of synthetic drugs from abroad. Specifically, the new measures adopted by the...
Cases of fentanyl poisoning in children across U.S. on the rise: Study
According to the results of a new research study, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of fentanyl exposure among U.S. children over the past decade. The study, published in the American Journal of Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, examined over 3,000...
Allowing teens to drink at home can lead to heavier use later: Study
According to the results of a new study, parents allowing adolescents to consume alcoholic drinks — or even just letting them taste alcohol — can lead to heavier drinking and alcohol-related issues later in life. The study, published in the journal Addictive...