A: Legalization has led to a rise in workplace marijuana use. The percentage of employees in the general U.S. workforce testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident increased to its highest level in 25 years, according to Quest report. Here are some more alarming statistics:
- 1 in 3 Americans now reside in states where marijuana is legal for anyone at least 21 years old.
- Employees self-reporting being “high” at work increased 60% from 2014 to 2019.
- 39% of marijuana users admit to going to work high at least once per week.
- 17% admitted to getting high while on the job, and 63% of employees did so at lunch or on a break.
Quest Diagnostics Drug Test Index, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Link