Uncovering drug trends in educational institutions through hair testing

DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Psychemedics Corporation (NASDAQ: PMD), a global leader in hair drug testing, is pleased to announce the release of its first-ever Education Insights Report. This report provides an in-depth analysis of drug trends in educational institutions and highlights the growing challenges schools face in maintaining a drug-free environment for students and staff.

Following the success of our first Workforce Insights Report earlier this year, we continue our commitment to providing groundbreaking insights based on hair testing data. For the Education Insights Report, Psychemedics analyzed thousands of hair samples collected from students and staff in educational institutions across the United States. The data provides valuable insight into drug use trends over the past five years and supports schools in their efforts to combat substance abuse.

The Education Insights Report 2024 contains key findings, including:

• Rising drug positivity rates: The overall drug test positivity rate in the education sector has increased by 25% over the past five years, from 3.9% to 4.9%.

• Most commonly detected drugs: Marijuana, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine were among the most commonly detected substances. Marijuana was present in 57.6% of positive tests, followed by nicotine with 17.9%.

• New Delta-8 trend: National data shows that 11% of 12^thFirst graders last year consumed delta-8-THC, a new and less understood substance that is becoming increasingly popular among teenagers.

• Challenges of Legalization: As marijuana legalization advances across states, schools face increasing challenges in preventing underage access. The report emphasizes the importance of health and wellness-focused drug testing programs to create safe learning environments.

“Our Education Insights Report represents a pivotal moment for Psychemedics as we expand our focus to address the growing concerns about substance abuse in schools and universities,” said Brian Hullinger, Chief Executive Officer at Psychemedics. “By leveraging our innovative hair testing solutions, we aim to provide educational institutions with the tools they need to effectively monitor and combat substance use, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.”

The report highlights the growing importance of drug testing in educational settings as schools across the country work to maintain safe and healthy environments. With hair tests that offer long detection windows and unmatched accuracy, Psychemedics is leading the way in helping schools address these critical challenges.

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To get the full Education Insights Report and learn more about Psychemedics’ hair testing solutions for educational institutions, visit https://www.psychemedics.com/whitepaper/.

For more information about Psychemedics Corporation and their innovative hair testing solutions, visit https://www.psychemedics.com.

About Psychemedics

Psychemedics Corporation is a global leader in innovative hair testing for drugs of abuse. Committed to accuracy and reliability, the company offers cutting-edge drug testing solutions. Psychemedics Corporation is committed to providing valuable insights and maintaining the highest standards in drug of abuse testing.

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