Michigan may see the return of roadside drug testing as state leaders look to combat drug-impaired driving. Nearly 2,400 lives have been lost in the last decade due to impaired drivers, according to the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID). Brian Swift, a NASID spokesperson who lost his parents to a drugged driver in… Continue reading Michigan Weighs Roadside Drug Tests as Impaired Driving Deaths Mount
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a year-long pilot program introducing roadside drug tests aimed at curbing drug-impaired driving. Officers will deploy £18 swab kits capable of detecting substances like cocaine and cannabis in under eight minutes. These new tests, much like breathalyzers for alcohol, will be used at checkpoints across Northern… Continue reading PSNI Rolls Out Roadside Drug Tests in New Safety Initiative
A 29-year-old Platte woman had her bond revoked after testing positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine during a Davison County court hearing. The woman, Justine Keegel, is also pregnant, as revealed by the same test. The test came after Judge Chris Giles ordered it during the hearing, citing Keegel’s “erratic behavior” — she repeatedly left and… Continue reading Platte Woman’s Bond Revoked After Failed Drug Test, Pregnancy Revealed
Virtua Health Inc. is under fire for allegedly discriminating against pregnant patients through a mandatory drug-testing policy, according to a lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Attorney General and the Division on Civil Rights. The suit claims that Virtua violated the state’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by enforcing a universal drug-testing requirement for pregnant patients… Continue reading Virtua Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Discriminatory Drug-Testing of Pregnant Patients
UFC fighter Irina Alekseeva finds herself sidelined for a year, but she won’t have to wait much longer to return to the octagon. The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) handed down a one-year suspension following a drug test debacle that dates back to June 2023. Alekseeva tested positive for elevated testosterone levels, signaling external testosterone use,… Continue reading UFC’s Irina Alekseeva Faces One-Year Suspension After Testosterone Test Mishap
In a swift takedown this week, Odessa Police apprehended two individuals tied to a drug distribution scheme operating out of a local hotel. Acting on a tip, officers arrested Jayden Patterson and Brayam Licon, both facing serious charges, including manufacturing and distributing controlled substances. The investigation kicked off in September, when detectives received intel about… Continue reading Odessa Drug Bust Leads to Two Arrests: Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Stolen Firearm Seized
Idaho has scored a significant win in the fight against drug trafficking. After a nearly year-long investigation, authorities have dismantled a major drug pipeline flowing into the Magic Valley, leading to 10 arrests. State police, working closely with federal and local agencies, unraveled an Idaho-based operation linked to Arizona, California, and Mexico. “Investigators began collaborating… Continue reading Idaho Cracks Down on Major Drug Trafficking Network, 10 Arrested in Magic Valley
A high-ranking Metropolitan Police officer once fired for refusing a drug test but later reinstated on appeal, now faces another misconduct hearing after being suspended once again. Commander Julian Bennett, the architect behind the Met’s 2017-2021 drugs strategy, initially failed to provide a urine sample during a drug test in July 2020. Although his dismissal… Continue reading Met Police Officer Faces New Scrutiny After Drug Test Refusal Saga
India’s drug regulator has flagged over 50 medications, including popular treatments for diabetes, blood pressure, and vitamins, for failing quality standards. Among the list are well-known names like paracetamol, calcium, and vitamin D3 supplements. The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) released its latest alert, identifying 53 drugs as “Not of Standard Quality” (NSQ). These… Continue reading Paracetamol Fails Quality Test Among 53 Drugs, Raising Alarms in India
Conor McGregor, once the king of two UFC divisions, is still pushing for a fight date after revealing his latest drug test results. It’s been over two years since his devastating leg break against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, and his frustration with the UFC continues to build. Sharing his clean test results on social… Continue reading McGregor Pushes UFC Return, Faces Uncertain Future in Fight World
