Drug abuse is rampant in American workplaces, even in those with relative privilege like the petite bourgeois.
It’s not uncommon for my coworkers to show up either drunk or high.
I’m wondering if any of these are due to false positives or fent-laced Mary Jane?
As far as I can tell, there are no mentions of either that I could find in the investigation -> https://ir.questdiagnostics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2025/Fentanyl-Positivity-Is-More-Than-Seven-Times-Higher-in-Random-Tests-vs--Pre-Employment-Drug-Screening-Finds-2025-Quest-Diagnostics-Drug-Testing-Index/default.aspx
We can’t really know, I guess, although
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Would a company whose business model depends on results highlight false test results?
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In addition, 60% of specimens positive for fentanyl in the U.S. general workforce in 2024 were also found to be positive for other drugs. About 22% of fentanyl-positive workforce drug tests were also positive for marijuana, a rate that has doubled since 2020, when only 10% of fentanyl positives were also positive for marijuana. A large percentage of fentanyl positives were also found to be positive for amphetamines – 16% in 2024 compared to 11% in 2020.
That suggests it’s not outside the realm of possibility?
I do know our local streets are saying adulteration of cocaine and MJ with debt is a thing, to maximize profit on lower quality product. I would imagine meth as well, although the prior mentioned seen to be the drugs of choice.
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