Hawaii leads list of states with workers who use speed to get through the day

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Quest Diagnostics, which has analyzed over 4.5 million urine specimens "collected from the general U.S. workforce," issued a report listing the top US states with tweaked employees.

State:—————% greater than U.S. avg.

• Hawaii……………410%

• Arkansas………..280%

• Oklahoma……….240%

• Nevada…………..180%

• California………..140%

• Wyoming………..130%

• Utah………………120%

Experts also believe that an increasing number of people using methamphetamine as a "functional drug" – using the stimulant  to work double shifts or multiple jobs and keep up at home.  Experts also say it is a symptom of the down economy and people's need to work increasing hours.

Hawaii leads list of states with workers who use speed to get through the day

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