Drug Abuse Testing Market Growth Report and Size by 2031
The drug abuse testing market size in 2021 stood at US$ 6.54 billion and is projected to reach US$ 12.86 billion by 2031 from US$ XX billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.4% during 2023–2031. Technological advancements such as detection of newly developed designer drugs and minimal time required for testing are likely to remain key trends in the market.
Drug Abuse Testing Market Analysis
The demand for drug addiction treatment is on a rise due to increasing consumption of illicit drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, and others. Moreover, rising drug-related mortality, and growing government initiatives are expected to positively affect the growth of this market. The companies in the market are offering automated testing and analysis for drugs of abuse. Moreover, the growing adoption of LIMS in cannabis testing is likely to influence the drug abuse testing market.
Drug Abuse Testing Market Overview
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), released the results of the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), according to which, in 2022, 70.3 million people aged 12 or older (or 24.9%) used illicit drugs in the past year. Marijuana was the most used illicit drug, with 22.0% of people aged 12 or older (or 61.9 million people) using it in the past year. Nowadays, the drug testing is done in athletics and sports, but it is becoming more frequent in education institutions, business, the military, and public places. Drug tests are administered on-site by certified personnel, also with the help of handy instruments the results are available in only a few minutes.
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Drug Abuse Testing Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 6,022.57 Million in 2019 Market Size Value by US$ 9,393.17 Million by 2027 Growth rate CAGR of 5.7% from 2020 to 2027 Forecast Period 2020-2027 Base Year 2019
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Drug Abuse Testing Market: Strategic Insights
| Market Size Value in | US$ 6,022.57 Million in 2019 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 9,393.17 Million by 2027 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 5.7% from 2020 to 2027 |
| Forecast Period | 2020-2027 |
| Base Year | 2019 |
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Drug Abuse Testing Market Drivers and Opportunities
Laws and Regulations Related to Drug Abuse to Favor the Market Growth
Drug use in excess can have a wide range of short and long-term, direct, and indirect effects. Short-term effects can range from changes in restlessness, appetite, blood pressure, heart rate, stroke or heart attack, psychosis, overdose, and even death. These health-related effects can occur even after just one use of drugs. In the US, IVD type referred to as drugs of abuse tests that are sold to consumers or healthcare professionals is regulated by the FDA. Before the test are sold for use the FDA reviews these tests. In its review, the FDA evaluates the performance and design of tests and sample collection systems to ensure that the results that are produced are accurate.
Growing Adoption of LIMS in Cannabis Testing Laboratories
Cannabis has legalized in various areas of the world for its medical use. There has been a significant increase in investments regarding cannabis testing laboratories. This increase is further given a boost by using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Traditionally, laboratories use a system that involves manual tasks, which is tedious when there is a need to regulate a large volume of cannabis. This is where the LIMS makes sure that the level of optimum efficiency is maintained during the entire testing process. Such systems create confidence among the investors and the business stakeholders and end-users that their investments are safe, and the product has passed through all regulatory compliances.
Drug Abuse Testing Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the drug abuse testing market analysis are product, sample type, and end user.
- Based on product, the drug abuse testing market is divided into rapid testing devices, analyzers and consumables. The consumables segment held the largest market share in 2023.
- By sample type, the market is segmented into blood, urine, saliva and others. The urine segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
- In terms of end user, the market is divided into hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and forensic laboratories. The hospitals segment held a significant share of the market in 2023.
Drug Abuse Testing Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the drug abuse testing market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
North America has dominated the market. The demand for the market is anticipated to grow at a substantial rate during the forecast period owing to various factors such as rise in the consumption of illicit drugs and presence of regulations laid by the government bodies in the North American countries.
Drug Abuse Testing Market Report Scope
Drug Abuse Testing Market News and Recent Developments
The drug abuse testing market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the drug abuse testing market are listed below:
- Omega Laboratories ("Omega"), a leading provider of laboratory testing solutions, announced the launch of Urine Drugs of Abuse testing services in its state-of-the-art laboratory in Ontario, Canada. The laboratory begin offering Urine Drug Testing on January 3, 2023, to complement its molecular testing. (Source: Omega Laboratories Inc, Press Release, May 2024)
Drug Abuse Testing Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The “Drug Abuse Testing Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Drug abuse testing market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Drug abuse testing market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed PEST analysis
- Drug abuse testing market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the drug abuse testing market
- Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Product, Sample Type, and End User
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
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Frequently Asked Questions
North America dominated the drug abuse testing market in 2023.
The factors that are driving growth of the market are increasing consumption of illicit drugs and laws & regulations related to drug abuse.
Technological advancements in drug testing consumables is the future trends of the drug abuse testing market.
Redwood Toxicology Laboratory (Abbott), F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc, OraSure Technologies Inc, UCP Biosciences, MEDACX Ltd, Beckman Coulter Inc. (Danaher), Alcolizer Pty Ltd, Wondfo, DRÄGERWERK AG & CO. KGAA, American Screening Corporation Inc, Mercedes Medical, Alfa Scientific Designs Inc, Express Diagnostics Int'l Inc, Omega Laboratories Inc, and Laboratorio Sodré.
The estimated value of the drug abuse testing market by 2031 would be 12.86 billion.
The expected CAGR of the drug abuse testing market CAGR of 7.4% during 2023–2031.
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