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New research reveals that 54% of people who regularly use party drugs, such as ecstasy, are also taking ADHD medications without a prescription. This marks the highest rate since the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center at UNSW Sydney began tracking the trend in 2007. The 2024 report surveyed 740 individuals from major Australian cities,… Continue reading More Than Half of Party Drug Users Now Taking ADHD Meds Without Prescription, Study Shows

The Amarillo Police Department’s investigation into a recent string of drive-by shootings has led to multiple arrests and the discovery of drugs and firearms. Officers from the Proactive Criminal Enforcement Unit (PACE), the Neighborhood Police Officer Unit (NPO), and other divisions launched the investigation, focusing on three recent drive-by shootings. With information provided by school… Continue reading Amarillo Police Crack Down: Drive-By Shooting Probe Uncovers Drugs, Guns, and Stolen Car

A University of Kentucky laboratory is required to repay more than $1 million after federal horse-racing authorities discovered that 91 drug tests had been falsified. The lab could also be the subject of a criminal investigation, as its former director, Dr. Scott Stanley, is accused of issuing fake test results, including two that wrongly implicated… Continue reading Kentucky Lab Faces $1 Million Repayment Over False Drug Tests

Susan Horton, a stay-at-home mom of nearly 20 years, never expected her final meal before giving birth to turn her life upside down. Before heading to Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, California, in August 2022, she ate a poppy seed salad from Costco. Little did she know, those poppy seeds would cause her to test… Continue reading New Mom’s Nightmare: How a Poppy Seed Salad Led to a Custody Battle

Marijuana use among U.S. workers continues to rise, reflecting the broader trend of state legalization for medical and recreational use. The percentage of employees testing positive for marijuana in the general workforce grew to 4.5% in 2023, up from 4.3% in 2022 and 3.1% in 2019, according to data from Quest Diagnostics. Quest, which conducted… Continue reading U.S. Workers Testing Positive for Marijuana and Cheating on Drug Screens Surges

Imagine welcoming your newborn into the world, only to face accusations of drug use based on a faulty test. That nightmare became a reality for Melissa Robinson, a Huntsville librarian, who tested positive for cocaine at the hospital—even though she’s never touched the drug. Melissa’s ordeal began when routine drug testing during childbirth flagged her… Continue reading False Drug Tests Trap New Parents in a Web of Fear

A Louisville woman is suing Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and Superintendent Marty Pollio, claiming they failed to follow required drug testing procedures after a serious bus accident involving a driver with a criminal record. The lawsuit, filed by Kimberly Petty, stems from a September 2023 collision, where a JCPS bus, driven by Aaron Helton,… Continue reading JCPS, Superintendent Sued for Alleged Failure to Follow Drug Testing Policies After Bus Crash

In an effort to support recovery and address racial disparities, some states and hospital systems are revising drug testing policies for pregnant women and newborns. Historically, Black and Indigenous women have faced disproportionate rates of drug testing, often leading to unnecessary involvement from child welfare agencies. Federal law requires healthcare providers to notify authorities if… Continue reading States and Hospitals Shift Toward Less Punitive Drug Testing for Pregnant Women and Newborns

PFL heavyweight Daniel James has been handed a 10-month suspension following a failed drug test for bis-(4-cyanophenyl) methanol, a metabolite of letrozole, during an out-of-competition test on May 8. This marks the 42-year-old fighter’s third failed drug test since 2022. James, who holds a record of 15-7-1, previously faced suspensions under Bellator’s independent drug-testing program… Continue reading PFL Heavyweight Daniel James Suspended 10 Months After Third Failed Drug Test

A Hazelton man, Dakota Whitehouse, was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to interfere with a court-mandated drug test, according to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities were alerted by Gibson County Community Corrections officials, who informed Sheriff Bruce Vanoven that Whitehouse had used a device to tamper with the urine screening required by his probation.… Continue reading Hazelton Man Arrested for Attempting to Tamper with Drug Test in Gibson County