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

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