Quest Diagnostics, which has analyzed over 4.5 million urine specimens “collected from the general U.S. workforce,” issued a report listing the top US states with tweaked employees.
State:—————% greater than U.S. avg.
• Hawaii……………410%
• Arkansas………..280%
• Oklahoma……….240%
• Nevada…………..180%
• California………..140%
• Wyoming………..130%
• Utah………………120%
Experts also believe that an increasing number of people using methamphetamine as a “functional drug” – using the stimulant to work double shifts or multiple jobs and keep up at home. Experts also say it is a symptom of the down economy and people’s need to work increasing hours.
Hawaii leads list of states with workers who use speed to get through the day
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