Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry News
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...
Deadliest phase of U.S. fentanyl crisis appears to be over
According to recent analyses of U.S. fentanyl-related overdose data, the deadliest phase of the street fentanyl crisis appears to have ended. Over the last several months, all states have witnessed declines in recorded numbers of overdoses and overdose-linked deaths....
Hormones may explain gender differences in opioid misuse: New Study
According to the results of a new study, biological factors may explain why men are more susceptible to opioid misuse and fatal overdoses compared to women. The study, carried out by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine, showed that male rats...
Prevention program has reduced odds of teen drug use: Study
According to the results of a new study, a Montreal-based drug prevention program for teenagers significantly reduced the risk of substance use disorders. The program, called PreVenture, provided adolescents with tools and strategies to cope with personality traits...