Aliquippa, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 3,909

Median Age: 42.5 years

Poverty (breakdown): (20.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 44.3% for Black residents, 16.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 27.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (14.2%), Irish (5.5%), German (4.2%), American (3.0%), Serbian (2.5%), Croatian (1.6%).

Elevation: 700 feet

Land Area: 4.09 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 5,310 - 57.3%
      Black alone - 3,502 - 37.8%
      Hispanic - 279 - 3.0%
      Two or more races - 108 - 1.2%
      Asian alone - 43 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.09%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Alcohol Testing Aliquippa, PA

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Aliquippa, PA and the surrounding areas. Alcohol testing is available for DOT and non DOT purposes and Court Ordered requirements. Testing methods include breath alcohol (BAC), urine, oral saliva and hair testing. Same day service is available at our Aliquippa, PA locations and most Aliquippa, PA alcohol testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.

Alcohol Testing is administered for court ordered (ETG), DOT and Non-DOT testing including random selection, reasonable suspicion, post-accident testing and other reason an employer or individual may need an Alcohol Test.

832 Merchant Street, 3.3 miles

832 Merchant Street,
Ambridge, PA 15003
Categories: Ambridge PA

3401 BRODHEAD RD 3.8 miles

3401 BRODHEAD RD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B 4.3 miles

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

ROUTE 18 4.8 miles

ROUTE 18
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

336 College Avenue, Suite 4 5.3 miles

336 College Avenue, Suite 4
Beaver, PA 15009
Categories: Beaver PA

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 5.5 miles

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 6.7 miles

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
Categories: SEWICKLEY PA

20826 1-A Route 19N, 7.7 miles

20826 1-A Route 19N,
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Categories: Cranberry Township PA

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 7.9 miles

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 8.1 miles

2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100
WEXFORD, PA 15090
Categories: WEXFORD PA

6505 MARS RD 8.4 miles

6505 MARS RD
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
Categories: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA

20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200 8.7 miles

20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
Categories: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA

2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 8.8 miles

2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza
Wexford, PA 15090
Categories: Wexford PA

8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 8.8 miles

8050 ROWAN RD STE 403
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
Categories: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA

1125 7TH AVE 9.0 miles

1125 7TH AVE
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

1101 5TH AVE 9.2 miles

1101 5TH AVE
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAPOLIS PA

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 9.3 miles

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAOPOLIS PA

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 9.4 miles

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 9.6 miles

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Categories: Coraopolis PA

10632 PERRY HWY 9.8 miles

10632 PERRY HWY
WEXFORD, PA 15090
Categories: WEXFORD PA

200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 9.8 miles

200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
Categories: SEVEN FIELDS PA

The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 9.9 miles

The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle
Seven Fields, PA 16046
Categories: Seven Fields PA

6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 11.1 miles

6998 CRIDER RD STE 100
MARS, PA 16046
Categories: MARS PA

9066 Perry Highway, 11.6 miles

9066 Perry Highway,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D 11.9 miles

2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD 11.9 miles

2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

2652 DARLINGTON RD 12.2 miles

2652 DARLINGTON RD
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 12.4 miles

5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 13.3 miles

1769 PINE HOLLOW RD
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 13.4 miles

7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 13.5 miles

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

25 HECKEL RD 13.6 miles

25 HECKEL RD
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 13.9 miles

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
Categories: Mc Kees Rocks PA

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 14.0 miles

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

4771 McKnight Road, 14.7 miles

4771 McKnight Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 14.8 miles

969 Greentree Road, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

510 JAMISON AVE 15.6 miles

510 JAMISON AVE
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
Categories: ELLWOOD CITY PA

5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 15.6 miles

5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Categories: Gibsonia PA

4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 15.6 miles

4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
Categories: ALLISON PARK PA

4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 15.7 miles

4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113
Allison Park, PA 15101
Categories: Allison Park PA

4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 16.0 miles

4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 16.1 miles

1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Categories: Glenshaw PA

1677 ROUTE 65 16.3 miles

1677 ROUTE 65
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
Categories: ELLWOOD CITY PA

633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 17.1 miles

633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1600 W CARSON ST 17.2 miles

1600 W CARSON ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 17.4 miles

2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203 17.5 miles

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE 17.5 miles

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

320 E NORTH AVE 17.6 miles

320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 17.7 miles

490 E NORTH AVE STE 106
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

874 BUTLER ST STE 2 17.7 miles

874 BUTLER ST STE 2
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

112 Third Ave 17.9 miles

112 Third Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106
Categories: Carnegie PA

300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 18.0 miles

300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

332 W 6TH ST 18.1 miles

332 W 6TH ST
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

425 W 5TH ST 18.2 miles

425 W 5TH ST
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

16280 DRESDEN AVE 18.2 miles

16280 DRESDEN AVE
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

526 Penn Avenue, 18.3 miles

526 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 18.4 miles

1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114
Carnegie, PA 15106
Categories: Carnegie PA

339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 18.5 miles

339 6TH AVE 5TH FL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1984 GREENTREE RD 19.1 miles

1984 GREENTREE RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1515 LOCUST ST 19.2 miles

1515 LOCUST ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

4765 LIBERTY AVENUE, 19.6 miles

4765 LIBERTY AVENUE,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13 19.6 miles

4662 Broadway Road, Unit A-13
Allentown, PA 18104
Categories: Allentown PA

4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106 19.9 miles

4815 Centre Avenue, Suite 106
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C 19.9 miles

120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 100 C
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

120 LYTTON AVE STE 275 20.0 miles

120 LYTTON AVE STE 275
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1 20.0 miles

3500 5th Avenue, Suite G1
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

15 FREEPORT RD STE 100 20.1 miles

15 FREEPORT RD STE 100
PITTSBURGH, PA 15215
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

50 Freeport Road, Unit 400 20.1 miles

50 Freeport Road, Unit 400
Aspinwall, PA 15215
Categories: Aspinwall PA

50 FREEPORT RD STE 500 20.1 miles

50 FREEPORT RD STE 500
ASPINWALL, PA 15215
Categories: ASPINWALL PA

5201 BAUM BLVD 20.1 miles

5201 BAUM BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

393 VANADIUM RD 20.2 miles

393 VANADIUM RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

243 STATION ST 20.3 miles

243 STATION ST
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
Categories: BRIDGEVILLE PA

641 E TAGGART ST 20.4 miles

641 E TAGGART ST
EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413
Categories: EAST PALESTINE OH

502 WASHINGTON AVE 20.4 miles

502 WASHINGTON AVE
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
Categories: BRIDGEVILLE PA

642 Washington Road, 20.4 miles

642 Washington Road,
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Categories: Mt. Lebanon PA

267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1 20.5 miles

267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1
BUTLER, PA 16002
Categories: BUTLER PA

3024 WASHINGTON PIKE 20.8 miles

3024 WASHINGTON PIKE
BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017
Categories: BRIDGEVILLE PA

3548 ELLWOOD RD 20.9 miles

3548 ELLWOOD RD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

1535 WASHINGTON RD 21.8 miles

1535 WASHINGTON RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1691 WASHINGTON RD 21.9 miles

1691 WASHINGTON RD
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
Categories: MOUNT LEBANON PA

2727 Murray Avenue, 22.0 miles

2727 Murray Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105 22.3 miles

2585 FREEPORT RD STE 105
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 22.3 miles

2000 OXFORD DR STE 110
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
Categories: BETHEL PARK PA

391 WASHINGTON AVE 22.5 miles

391 WASHINGTON AVE
OAKMONT, PA 15139
Categories: OAKMONT PA

1 HOSPITAL WAY 22.6 miles

1 HOSPITAL WAY
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

250B BUTLER CMNS 22.6 miles

250B BUTLER CMNS
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

256 NEW CASTLE RD STE C 22.6 miles

256 NEW CASTLE RD STE C
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 22.7 miles

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Categories: Bethel Park PA

601 COLLIERS WAY 22.8 miles

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 22.8 miles

3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

218 THREE SPRINGS DR 22.9 miles

218 THREE SPRINGS DR
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 22.9 miles

4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1474 ROUTE 51 23.0 miles

1474 ROUTE 51
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
Categories: JEFFERSON HILLS PA

3219 US 422 23.4 miles

3219 US 422
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

207 W 7TH AVE 23.4 miles

207 W 7TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, PA 15120
Categories: HOMESTEAD PA

2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 23.7 miles

2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
Categories: UPPER ST CLAIR PA

131 E CUNNINGHAM ST 23.8 miles

131 E CUNNINGHAM ST
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 23.8 miles

5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Categories: Bethel Park PA

2413 LYTLE RD 23.8 miles

2413 LYTLE RD
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
Categories: BETHEL PARK PA

101 ALWINE RD 23.9 miles

101 ALWINE RD
SAXONBURG, PA 16056
Categories: SAXONBURG PA

5769 Saltsburg Road, #2 24.1 miles

5769 Saltsburg Road, #2
Verona, PA 15147
Categories: Verona PA

480 E JEFFERSON ST 24.1 miles

480 E JEFFERSON ST
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

200 RENAISSANCE DR STE 403 24.4 miles

200 RENAISSANCE DR STE 403
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

1022B N MAIN STREET EXT 24.4 miles

1022B N MAIN STREET EXT
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

1000 S MERCER ST 25.0 miles

1000 S MERCER ST
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

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Alcohol Detection Periods

Breath Alcohol

Current / Immediate

ETG - Urine

80 Hours

Standard Urine

1 - 2 Days

Whether you want to detect current alcohol impairment, recent alcohol consumption, or alcohol usage within the past 3 days, Accredited Drug Testing offers the testing services that fit your needs.

Alcohol tests are administered for a variety of different reasons and greatly differ from drug tests. Drug tests (those that analyze samples of hair and urine) attempt to detect usage of illegal drugs over a lengthy time period, generally ranging from a week to several months. However, alcohol tests are aimed at detecting consumption of a legal - though regulated - substance within a much shorter timeframe. Rather than testing for past usage, an alcohol drug test will register only the immediate presence of alcohol in the human body.

Breath Alcohol Drug Test

Otherwise known as a breathalyzer, Breath Alcohol Test (BATs) make frequent appearances in sitcoms and crime shows. That is because they are quite commonly used given that the test is easy to administer and provides nearly instantaneous results. Police officers rely on breathalyzer exams to detect when drivers are on the road and above the legal alcohol limit. Because BATs provide only a current-moment snapshot of the body's blood alcohol content, they should only be administered when someone is required to be sober at the current time. Such cases would include driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

Accredited Drug Testing centers are dedicated to providing accurate results every time. For that reason, our certified staff only administers DOT-approved Evidential Breath Testing devices (EBTs). Procedures are meticulously controlled to ensure that all results are admissible in a court of law.

DOT only permits a breath alcohol test. Urine alcohol tests are not permitted by the Department of Transportation. Therefore, a DOT regulated employee would take a 5 panel DOT urine test but only a breath alcohol test if required.

Urine Alcohol Drug Test Finally, for rare cases an EtG exam will be administered to determine if alcohol has been consumed over a 5 day period. EtGs are typically reserved for individuals undergoing a court-ordered sobriety or alcohol rehabilitation program.

Saliva / Oral Fluid Alcohol Test

Accredited Drug Testing also offers a saliva specimen alcohol test in addition, to breath and urine testing. Oral fluid alcohol test can provide immediate results or if requested can be sent to certified laboratory for analysis

Confidential alcohol drug tests can be conducted at any location utilizing the Accredited Drug Testing mobile on-site program service.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or click below to order online 24/7.

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Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for all needs including employment, DOT, court ordered, school, personal and are available for both individuals and employers.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, offers 5, 10 and 12 panel drug test screenings utilizing urine, hair, blood and oral fluids/saliva. Alcohol testing is available for breath alcohol, standard urine and ETG testing.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all tests results are verified by our in house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

Department of Transportation (DOT)

If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.

Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.

Drug Free Workplace

Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.

We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.

Our alcohol testing Aliquippa, PA centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.

Our drug testing Aliquippa, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Aliquippa, PA centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.

Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800) 221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Alcohol Testing

Alcohol testing is a procedure used to measure an individual's blood alcohol content (BAC) or detect the presence of alcohol in the body. This testing is crucial in various contexts, including law enforcement, workplace safety, and medical screening. For consumers, understanding the available methods and their specific uses can help in making informed decisions about alcohol testing.

Methods of Alcohol Testing

  • Breathalyzer Tests: These are the most common form of alcohol testing, especially used by law enforcement. They measure the alcohol content in the breath, which correlates with blood alcohol levels.
  • Blood Tests: Considered the most accurate method, blood tests directly measure the alcohol concentration in the bloodstream. However, they require professional medical personnel to collect the blood sample.
  • Urine Tests: Urine tests are less commonly used for alcohol because of their less accurate representation of current blood alcohol levels but can detect alcohol consumption up to 24 hours after intake.
  • Saliva Tests: These tests are less invasive and can detect the presence of alcohol in the saliva, which is a good approximation of BAC.

Applications of Alcohol Testing

Alcohol testing is used in several key areas:

  1. Law Enforcement: To enforce drinking and driving laws and ensure public safety.
  2. Workplace Safety: In industries where operating heavy machinery or driving is involved, employers use alcohol testing to ensure a safe work environment.
  3. Health Monitoring: Medical professionals may require alcohol testing for patients undergoing treatment for alcohol use disorder or monitoring those with specific health conditions.

Advantages of Alcohol Testing

Alcohol testing offers several benefits:

  • Prevention of Accidents: It helps in reducing the risk of accidents associated with alcohol consumption, especially in driving and workplace scenarios.
  • Health and Safety Compliance: It ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in work environments.
  • Support for Recovery Programs: Regular testing can support individuals in recovery programs by holding them accountable and encouraging sobriety.

Limitations of Alcohol Testing

Despite its benefits, alcohol testing has limitations:

  • Variability in Accuracy: Some methods, like breathalyzers, can sometimes give false positives due to factors like diet, medical conditions, or even certain medications.
  • Invasiveness: Some methods, particularly blood tests, are invasive and require professional handling.
  • Privacy Concerns: The necessity to disclose personal consumption habits can raise privacy issues, especially in employment contexts.

In conclusion, alcohol testing plays a critical role in law enforcement, workplace safety, and health care. While it offers numerous benefits in promoting safety and health standards, awareness of its limitations and appropriate use is essential for achieving accurate and reliable results.

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Local Area Info: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Aliquippa is a city in Beaver County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, located on the Ohio River in the western portions of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,438 at the 2010 census.

Aliquippa was founded by the merger of three towns: Aliquippa, Woodlawn, and New Sheffield. There is no known direct connection between Seneca Queen Aliquippa and the city; rather, "Aliquippa" was one of several Indian names selected arbitrarily by the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad in 1878 for stations along its route. Aliquippa is best known as the location of a productive steel mill that the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company constructed there along the Ohio River beginning in 1905. Employment at the facility sustained a population of 27,023 in 1940.

The mill closed during the collapse of the steel industry during the 1980s. This major economic loss alongside suburbanization caused a major population loss through the end of the 20th century. The oldest church within the current boundaries of Aliquippa is Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church (formerly White Oak Flats Presbyterian Church), established about 1793 in the New Sheffield region on Brodhead Road. Many of the city's businesses have left since the closing of the mill. This has left the city economically depressed, with the crime rate dramatically rising over time.

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Population (male): 3,909

Median Age: 42.5 years

Poverty (breakdown): (20.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 44.3% for Black residents, 16.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 27.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (14.2%), Irish (5.5%), German (4.2%), American (3.0%), Serbian (2.5%), Croatian (1.6%).

Elevation: 700 feet

Land Area: 4.09 square miles.

Races:
      White alone - 5,310 - 57.3%
      Black alone - 3,502 - 37.8%
      Hispanic - 279 - 3.0%
      Two or more races - 108 - 1.2%
      Asian alone - 43 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.09%

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