Drug Screening Market Report 2023: R&D Consistency Drives Sector Growth
During the forecast period, the drug screening market is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of 16.1%. In 2023, the market is worth US$ 7.3 billion, and by 2033, it is expected to be worth US$ 32.4 billion. The overuse of prescribed drugs and the increased use of narcotics is a major driver of the drug screening market. According to one of the most recent World Drug Reports, global drug and alcohol abuse and consumption is on the rise. Drug abuse killed nearly 500,000 people, and drug use disorders cost 18 million years of healthy life, primarily due to opioids. Similar increases in alcohol consumption have been observed, resulting in an increase in the incidence of drunk driving. The rising consumption of illicit drugs and alcohol will hasten the development of drug screening products and services on the road, fueling the growth of the drug screening market. Workplace drug and alcohol testing is considered a violation of employee privacy in some countries, including South Afric...