Would a company whose business model depends on results highlight false test results?
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.
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
Would a company whose business model depends on results highlight false test results?
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.