Psychemedics Releases First-Ever Education Insights Report: Uncovering Drug Trends in Educational Institutions Through Hair Testing

Core Insights - Psychemedics Corporation has released its first Education Insights Report, analyzing drug trends in educational institutions and the challenges they face in maintaining a drug-free environment [1][4] Drug Use Trends - The overall positivity rate for drug tests in the education sector has increased by 25%, from 3.9% to 4.9% over the last five years [3] - Marijuana was detected in 57.6% of positive tests, followed by nicotine at 17.9% [3] - 11% of 12th-grade students reported using Delta-8 THC in the past year, indicating a rising trend among teens [3] Challenges and Solutions - The legalization of marijuana across various states poses challenges for schools in preventing underage access [3] - The report emphasizes the need for health and wellness-focused drug testing programs to create safer learning environments [3][4] - Psychemedics aims to provide educational institutions with innovative hair testing solutions to effectively monitor and address drug use [4]