Browsing Tag
drug testing
32 posts
Federal Register Proposes Adding Fentanyl, Removing MDMA From Drug Testing Panels
A recent proposal is considering adding fentanyl to the Department of Health & Human Services drug panel for testing, and removing MDMA/MDA.
Drug Testing Access at Australian Festivals May Have Prevented Past Deaths
In an analysis of drug-related Australian music festival deaths between 2000-2019, researchers found that most deaths were associated with MDMA toxicity and concluded that increasing access to drug testing resources and other harm reduction measures may have prevented deaths in the observed cases.
DEA Re-Hires Agent Who Was Fired for Taking CBD
The Drug Enforcement Administration has demonstrated a rare spot of good will towards cannabis users by agreeing to rehire a special agent fired four years ago who tested positive for THC after using CBD products to treat severe back and neck pain.
NCAA Division Proposes Removing Cannabis From Banned Substances List
Several changes are being implemented at the NCAA to reduce or end penalties for athletes who test positive for cannabinoids.
Study Finds Field Drug Test False Positive Results Lead to Wrongful Arrests
New research shows that tens of thousands of people are wrongfully arrested each year based on the results of a false positive field drug test.
New 3D Printed Device May Remove Need for Animal Drug Testing
A new drug testing medical invention from a top university in Scotland may contain the ability to save many millions of animals from the gruesome fate of being used in experimentation in pharmaceutical companies, and it can be 3D printed.
New Year Brings Employment Protections for California Cannabis Users
Two bills to protect the rights of California workers who use cannabis off the job go into effect on January 1.
Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Pot
Mayor Justin M. Bibb updated the city’s rules to accommodate for changes in state law.
Major Drug Test Supplier To Stop Testing for Cannabis, Prioritize Fentanyl
America has inched one step closer to a day where employees may no longer have to fear getting stoned after their shift.
New DEA Report Examines Drug Testing Data for 2022
Cannabis is much less tested at federal, state, and local testing labs compared to other substances such as methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and more.