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Jannik Sinner’s former physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, is pushing back against claims that he alone was responsible for the Italian tennis star’s failed drug tests. In August, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) revealed that Sinner had dodged a ban after testing positive for clostebol, an anabolic steroid, back in March. While the independent tribunal ruled… Continue reading Fired Physio Denies Sole Blame for Jannik Sinner’s Failed Drug Tests, Awaits Opportunity to Share Full Story

Pittsburgh is taking a big leap in workplace protections. On September 24, 2024, the city passed an ordinance that shields medical cannabis users from pre-employment drug tests. Mayor Ed Gainey quickly signed the law, making it effective immediately. This new rule prevents employers, agencies, and labor organizations with five or more employees from discriminating against… Continue reading Pittsburgh Expands Medical Cannabis Protections for Workers in New Ordinance

In a landmark settlement, Precision Toxicology has agreed to pay $27 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent billing practices. The San Diego-based lab, one of the nation’s largest in urine drug testing, faced accusations from Maryland’s Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of charging government health programs for unnecessary tests and offering kickbacks to physicians for… Continue reading Precision Toxicology Pays $27M to Settle Fraud Allegations Amid Opioid Crisis

A recent raid in Lewiston, Maine, ended with two arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and a firearm, casting a shadow over a quiet apartment complex. On Thursday, October 10, Lewiston Police officers and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) executed a search warrant at 251 Blake Street, apartment #39.… Continue reading Lewiston Drug Bust Leads to Two Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl, Meth, and Mushrooms

In a series of drug raids, Chihuahua state police seized a significant amount of fentanyl in Juárez, underscoring the region’s ongoing battle against synthetic opioids. The most recent bust, on October 9, revealed 130,000 fentanyl pills and led to the arrest of two individuals connected to a clandestine drug lab. The operation took place in… Continue reading Major Fentanyl Busts in Juárez Uncover Massive Drug Operation

A Bellport man faces serious charges after Suffolk County authorities seized 33 pounds of drugs, including a staggering 15 pounds of fentanyl—enough, officials say, to kill everyone on Long Island. Remon Gibson, 43, was arrested after a raid at his Sunburst Lane home on September 25 uncovered 17.5 pounds of cocaine alongside the fentanyl. Suffolk… Continue reading Long Island Man Charged After Fentanyl Seizure, Enough to Kill Thousands

Four people were arrested following a significant drug bust at a Fresno County property near Justin Garza High School late Thursday. The operation, uncovered by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, took place in a warehouse located behind a home near Grantland and Ashlan avenues. The bust came after detectives received a tip from Valley Crime… Continue reading Major Drug Bust Near Fresno High School Leads to Four Arrests

The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case that could reshape the legal landscape around CBD products. Douglas Horn, a former truck driver, claims he lost his job after failing a drug test due to a CBD product that allegedly contained THC, despite being marketed as THC-free. Horn took the CBD in 2012… Continue reading Supreme Court to Weigh Landmark Case on CBD Product and Failed Drug Test

New Jersey is challenging a private hospital system’s practice of testing all new parents for drugs, alleging that it’s done without consent and often leads to unnecessary reports to child services. The state’s Attorney General, Matthew Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights, filed a lawsuit against Virtua Health, claiming the hospital system’s policy… Continue reading New Jersey Takes on Universal Drug Testing of New Moms, Citing Civil Rights Violations

CrossFit recently imposed 4-year sanctions on athletes Jamie McGarva and Dayana Vicentelli following violations of the sport’s drug testing policy. McGarva, 50, tested positive for metabolites of GW501516 during the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games. It was his first appearance at the Games, where he originally secured second place in the men’s 50-54 age group. However,… Continue reading CrossFit Athletes Jamie McGarva & Dayana Vicentelli Hit with 4-Year Bans After Drug Violations