Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
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...
Hospital stays can promote addiction recovery: New study
According to the results of a recent study, hospitalization can help to initiate treatment for patients suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD). Specifically, the study found that patients who received treatment from an addiction consultation team during their...
New Hair and Nail Specimen Collection Course Now Available
We’ve heard your requests — and we’re excited to announce that DATAC’s brand-new Advanced Hair and Nail Specimen Collection Course is finally here! For professionals in the drug and alcohol testing industry, this is the course you've been waiting for. Whether you're...
Numbers of non-fatal overdoses are declining in Toronto
According to recent data published by the City of Toronto, the number of non-fatal suspected overdoses paramedics have responded to has decreased over the last six months. The data, collected by Toronto Public Health in collaboration with Toronto Paramedic Services,...