Surge in Positive Drug Tests Reaches 20-Year Peak in U.S. Workforce Amid Marijuana Legalization

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

💨 Surge in Positive Drug Tests Reaches 20-Year Peak in U.S. Workforce Amid Marijuana Legalization.

The overall positivity rate for drug tests in the U.S. workforce has reached a 20-year high due to the legalization of recreational marijuana in some states, according to Quest Diagnostics. In 2022, the positivity rate for marijuana in the general U.S. workforce rose to 4.3%, the highest ever reported, while amphetamines also contributed to the increase. This trend aligns with the steady growth in marijuana use after its legalization in certain states and suggests a rise in amphetamine usage in recent years.

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