Marijuana workforce drug test positivity increased by 60.7% since 2018, hitting a record high in 2023. Dive into the data now.

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This is The Drug Report’s ([link removed]) Friday Fact report - Since 2018, marijuana workforce drug test positivity has increased by 60.7%, with 2023 reaching a new peak

This week, Quest Diagnostics released an analysis of workforce drug testing in 2023 ([link removed]) . Quest Diagnostics processed 10 million drug tests in 2023 and found a surge in drugs test tampering. Additionally, the company shared their marijuana workforce drug test positivity rate for 2023, highlighting that the marijuana workforce drug test positivity rate is at an all-time high:

Marijuana Workforce Drug Test Positivity Rates:
* 2018: 2.8%
* 2019: 3.1%
* 2020: 3.6%
* 2021: 3.9%
* 2022: 4.3%
* 2023: 4.5%

Data for 2018-2022 is available here ([link removed]) .

Data for 2023 is available here ([link removed]) .


Since 2018, marijuana positivity in the overall workforce has increased by 60.7%, with 2023 marking a record high. Quest’s report shows how the industry’s lies have fueled a narrative that downplays the hazards associated with these dangerous psychoactive drugs and creates serious risks for Americans’ health, safety, and mental wellbeing.

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