Drugs of Abuse Testing Market – United States
Drugs of abuse testing is a method of determining whether a person has been subjected to certain substances known as drugs of abuse. The federal government classifies drugs of abuse as having the possibility for misuse or dependency.
Drug testing can be done in various ways, including at-home test devices, point-of-collection tests, and laboratory testing.
Drugs of abuse testing are conducted both for medical purposes and legal causes, such as workplace drug testing.
Market Size and Forecast
➟ In 2022, the North America Drugs of Abuse Testing market was valued at $2.08 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.75% during the forecasted period 2023-2027.
➟ In 2022, the US Drugs of Abuse Testing market was valued at $1.87 billion and will increase and reach $2.81 billion by 2027.
➟ The US Drugs of Abuse Testing market is expected to grow at an approximate CAGR of 8.50% during the forecasted period.
➟ The growing government initiatives regarding drug abuse and increased consumption of alcohol and other drugs have been fueling the market growth.
Market Segmentation
Drug Type
➟ In 2022, the Cannabis/ Marijuana drug test segment held the highest share of approximately 40% of the total US drug of abuse testing market.
➟ This was followed Opioid drug test of 20%, the Cocaine drug test of 15%, the Amphetamine/ Methamphetamine drug test (9%), and others.
Sample Test Type
➟ In 2022, the Urine sample test category dominated the US drug of abuse testing market and held around 40% of the total market categorized by sample test. It was followed by a Saliva sample test (30%), a Hair sample test (20%), and others.
Present Trends
Adoption of Technologically Advanced Products
➟ Recently there has been also high adoption of technologically advanced products for drug abuse testing within the US market.
➟ In May 2020, Cannabix Technologies Inc. launched a new version of its THC Breath Analyzer, and it has been engaged in the device’s development for additional testing. Thus, rising drug and alcohol abuse and emerging technologies to detect intoxication in the body are anticipated to support regional market development over the forecast period.
Proper Government Initiatives & Strategy
➟ In 2020, the National Drug Control Budget requested $34.6 billion across five drug control functional areas in the US – prevention, operation, treatment, law enforcement, and interdiction.
➟ The US government has implemented the National Drug Control Strategy as it builds upon the significant actions taken during the Biden Administration’s first year to reduce overdose deaths, while educating people.
➟ In October 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched four education campaigns aimed at preventing drug overdose deaths in the US.
Increasing Number of Narcotics & Drug Addiction Cases
➟ There has been an increase in the number of narcotics and drug addiction cases in the US. In 2017, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) had a substance use disorder.
➟ According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), around 15.1 million adults aged 18 and older, which includes 9.8 million men and 5.3 million women, were reported to have Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the US.
Data Sources: BCC Research, PS Market Research, Data Bridge Market Research, Grand View Research, and other sources.
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