OOIDA Renamed National Driver Testing Program
The trade association for U.S. truckers has updated the branding of its long-standing drug and alcohol testing service.
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October 7, 2026
Federal Agency Warned of Potent Synthetic Opioid CychlorphineThe synthetic opioid is significantly more potent than fentanyl, and current test strips cannot detect it in substances.
October 7, 2026
Volunteers Rewarded Drivers Who Avoided Drunk DrivingCommunity groups have begun leaving coffee gift cards on cars left at bars to encourage responsible behavior.
October 7, 2026
FDA Exempted Federal Drug Testing Systems From ReviewThe rule change eases the path for manufacturers of federal workplace drug testing technology.
October 7, 2026
Cannabis Consumers Have Reduced Alcohol IntakeA new poll shows most cannabis users in the U.S. have decreased or stopped drinking alcohol.
October 7, 2026
US Postal Service Issued Fentanyl Awareness StampThe new semipostal stamp raises funds for addiction research to support individuals affected by the opioid crisis.
October 7, 2026
Kratom Reports Rose Amid Regulatory Shifts in 2026Poison center reports spiked in the first half of 2026, prompting new state-level restrictions.
October 7, 2026
Administration Proposed Changes to Homelessness Grant CriteriaThe proposal targets addiction treatment and enforcement, impacting how states and cities access federal housing support.
October 7, 2026
FDA Approved First New Fibromyalgia Drug in 15 YearsAdults with fibromyalgia have a new non-opioid treatment option following the approval of the daily tablet TONMYA.
October 6, 2026
Researchers Have Developed Fentanyl-Detecting Naloxone PatchA new wearable device designed to treat overdoses automatically could offer life-saving protection for individuals.
October 6, 2026
New Brain Mapping Classification System for Psychoactive DrugsResearchers have created a way to group psychoactive drugs by their specific, brain-wide neuronal activation patterns.