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Employee Drug Testing and the Future of Legal Substances in America

The United States recently began legalizing many substances, both for recreational and medical use that were previously considered taboo on a federal level. Now with these decisions up to the states, positive marijuana tests are up by almost 50% and each part of the country upholds a different standard for drug use. Drug testing laws also differ by state, and specifically employment drug testing laws have garnered attention in recent years. This uptick in marijuana usage poses a risk for vulnerable workers and creates a more dangerous work environment.

Employee Drug Testing and the Future of Legal Substances in America

These Cities Had the Most Drug Busts

With the rise of dangerous drugs like methamphetamines comes a rise in drug labs producing illegal substances. The Drug Enforcement Administration conducts raids on these labs to try to root out the problem. Raiding a drug lab can help cut off circulation of drugs at the source. Fewer drugs made means fewer drugs on the streets, which helps lower drug-related crimes and overdose deaths. While illegal drugs are a problem nationwide, the team at Joslyn Family Law shows us exactly which cities are at the heart of the drug lab problem.

These Cities Had the Most Drug Busts infographic

The Expense of Prescription Drugs in America

American prescription drug prices are more expensive than in any other country in the world. 9 in 10 Americans believe that the cost of these drugs is much higher or somewhat higher than fair. The team at NY Requirements made a visual of this dilemma using information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. On the infographic we can see that prices have risen in leaps and bounds.

The Expense of Prescription Drugs in America #Infographic

Which Prescription Drugs are Taken the Most?

The pharmaceutical market is one of the largest industries in the United States. Looking at this infographic from NY Requirements can give us a lot more insight into which drugs are used most often, as well as which illnesses affect us the most. From the graph, we can infer that Americans are at high risk from heart disease. Cardiovascular medications are prescribed more than any other category, claiming many spots all over the list. Here are the top prescribed medications: 

Which Prescription Drugs are Taken the Most? #Infographic

The Drug Companies That Make the Most Profit

It is well-known that the pharmaceutical industry makes colossal profits across the globe, hence the ominous nickname of ”Big Pharma”. Worldwide pharmaceutical market revenue reached a jaw-dropping $1.4 trillion in 2022. So which pharmaceutical companies were the most profitable? The most profitable pharmaceutical company in the world in 2022 was Pfizer, which raked in $31.37 billion, or $994.80 per second! A significant portion of these profits likely came from Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine as well as Paxlovid, a medication used for the treatment of COVID-19. There are several reasons why big pharma is so profitable.

The Drug Companies That Make the Most Profit #Infographic

The Legalization of Marijuana in the United States


Missouri and Maryland have legalized the use of recreational marijuana via the ballot box, in the 2022 midterm elections. CNN projects highlight that three similar referendums have been voted down in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Arkansas. South Dakota allowed the medical and recreational use of Cannabis in the 2020 elections, but the state's Supreme Court ruled the ballot measure on recreational wed invalid for technical reasons after Governor Kristi Noem lodged a complaint. The second time around, the referendum is expected to be narrowly defeated.

 

The Legalization of Marijuana in the United States #Infographic

The Most Prevalent Illicit Drugs used globally


Regardless of the fact that some drugs are considered illicit and have strict prohibitory laws around the world, still many are used widely. 

Drugs can be defined as chemical substances that cause a change in our psychology or physiology. Many drugs are accepted culturally or medically like nicotine, alcohol and caffeine. Many substances (medical or non-medical) used as drugs can be abused. People from different regions have their own relationship to drugs, some embrace the used while other reject them completely. 

The graphic uses data from the UN’s World Drug Report 2021 to highlight the most prevalent drug used in each country.

The Most Prevalent Illicit Drugs used globally #Infographic

Drugs in Sport

Doping receives constant attention in the media, scientific literature, and conversations across the world. As can be seen from the infographic, drugs are present in virtually every sport, both Olympic and Non-Olympic. Athletes take different types of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) despite the potential side effects and the consequences following an anti-doping rule violation.

Drugs in Sport #Infographic

Effects Of Alcohol: What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?

Everyone knows that drinking a lot is harmful. It gives us a hangover and makes us feel tired, and we don’t look good (to say the least) - and that is just the morning afterwards. Regular binge drinking has damaging effects on the whole body. The infographic below shows what illnesses it can provoke in different organs. 

Effects Of Alcohol: What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? #Infographic

Drug testing in the United States

If you live in one of the cities mentioned in the infographic, chances are that you may be asked to submit a drug test before getting a certain position. It is mainly required from the applicants who want to work in government, health care, manufacturing, automotive, transportation and logistics. 


In these jobs, staying alert and accurate and keeping quick reflexes are vital. Substance use affects these characteristics which decreases the quality of work responsibilities’ fulfillment and can lead to incidents. 

Drug testing in the United States #Infographic

American Teens and Addiction

The “war on drugs” began 40 years ago, but the levels of trafficking and addictions are still high. Aside from illegal drugs, the misuse of prescription medicine is on the rise. 


The wide spread and accessibility of drugs contribute to substance abuse among the young generation. Experimenting with substances in the teenage years can foster long-term use and addiction later in life. Statistics included in our infographic prove this fact. 

American Teens and Addiction #Infographic

The History of Psychedelics

Did you know that Psychedelics are capable of providing the solution to diseases that were practically considered to be very hard to treat? In today’s infographic, we will emphasize the history of Psychedelics and how their evolution has helped researchers reach the present conclusion. Before science took over the responsibility to understand these plants or drugs and discover their true purpose for the outer world, Psychedelics were used by ancient people to make their rituals and events even more eventful. Back in the day, people used these plants for medicinal purposes and treatments. Along with Psychedelics, mushrooms were also famous among people for treating people.

The History of Psychedelics #infographic

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