Avondale, AZ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 39,672

Population (female): 44,353

Median Age: 31.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Avondale: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Elevation: 974 feet

Land Area: 41.3 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 85037, 85323, 85338, 85340, 85353, 85392, 85395

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $55,468 (it was $49,153 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,029 (it was $16,919 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $207,300 (it was $122,500 in 2000) Avondale:$207,300AZ:$223,400

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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)

Alcohol Testing Avondale, AZ

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Alcohol Testing Avondale, AZ

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Avondale, AZ 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 Avondale, AZ locations and most Avondale, AZ 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.

501 W VAN BUREN ST STE L 1.0 miles

501 W VAN BUREN ST STE L
AVONDALE, AZ 85323
Categories: AVONDALE AZ

1507 N LITCHFIELD RD 1.9 miles

1507 N LITCHFIELD RD
Goodyear, AZ 85395
Categories: Goodyear AZ

13555 W MCDOWELL RD, STE 208 2.0 miles

13555 W MCDOWELL RD, STE 208
GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
Categories: GOODYEAR AZ

13677 W MCDOWELL RD 2.0 miles

13677 W MCDOWELL RD
GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
Categories: GOODYEAR AZ

13075 W MCDOWELL RD STE D106 2.0 miles

13075 W MCDOWELL RD STE D106
AVONDALE, AZ 85392
Categories: AVONDALE AZ

2910 N LITCHFIELD RD 2.9 miles

2910 N LITCHFIELD RD
GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
Categories: GOODYEAR AZ

9870 W LOWER BUCKEYE RD STE 170 AND 173 4.4 miles

9870 W LOWER BUCKEYE RD STE 170 AND 173
TOLLESON, AZ 85353
Categories: TOLLESON AZ

14044 W CAMELBACK RD STE 226 5.1 miles

14044 W CAMELBACK RD STE 226
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
Categories: LITCHFIELD PARK AZ

9305 W THOMAS RD STE 235 5.8 miles

9305 W THOMAS RD STE 235
PHOENIX, AZ 85037
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

8260 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 1 7.7 miles

8260 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 1
PHOENIX, AZ 85033
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

2010 N 75TH AVE 7.8 miles

2010 N 75TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85035
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

6834 S 65TH DR 9.4 miles

6834 S 65TH DR
LAVEEN, AZ 85339
Categories: LAVEEN AZ

9494 W NORTHERN AVE STE 101 9.4 miles

9494 W NORTHERN AVE STE 101
GLENDALE, AZ 85305
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

5920 W MCDOWELL RD 9.6 miles

5920 W MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85035
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

5340 W BUCKEYE RD STE 3 10.1 miles

5340 W BUCKEYE RD STE 3
PHOENIX, AZ 85043
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

5259 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 100 11.0 miles

5259 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD STE 100
PHOENIX, AZ 85031
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD 12.3 miles

10401 W THUNDERBIRD BLVD
SUN CITY, AZ 85351
Categories: SUN CITY AZ

7802 N 43RD AVE STE 5 12.5 miles

7802 N 43RD AVE STE 5
GLENDALE, AZ 85301
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

PO BOX 2123 12.7 miles

PO BOX 2123
SUN CITY, AZ 85372
Categories: SUN CITY AZ

3532 W THOMAS RD ste 5 12.8 miles

3532 W THOMAS RD ste 5
PHOENIX, AZ 85019
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

3501 W OSBORN RD 12.8 miles

3501 W OSBORN RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85019
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

3302 W THOMAS RD STE 10 13.0 miles

3302 W THOMAS RD STE 10
PHOENIX, AZ 85017
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

PO BOX 18232 13.2 miles

PO BOX 18232
PHOENIX, AZ 85005
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

13260 N 94TH DR MEDICAL CENTER #3, STE 106 13.8 miles

13260 N 94TH DR MEDICAL CENTER #3, STE 106
PEORIA, AZ 85381
Categories: PEORIA AZ

14155 N 83RD AVE BLDG 8 STE 148 13.8 miles

14155 N 83RD AVE BLDG 8 STE 148
PEORIA, AZ 85381
Categories: PEORIA AZ

12775 W BELL RD 14.1 miles

12775 W BELL RD
SURPRISE, AZ 85378
Categories: SURPRISE AZ

15351 W BELL RD STE 100 14.2 miles

15351 W BELL RD STE 100
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
Categories: SURPRISE AZ

9745 W Bell Road Ste 105 14.7 miles

9745 W Bell Road Ste 105
Sun City, AZ 85351
Categories: Sun City AZ

10240 North 43rd Avenue Ste 3 15.0 miles

10240 North 43rd Avenue Ste 3
Glendale, AZ 85302
Categories: Glendale AZ

14800 W Mountain View Blvd Ste 100 15.3 miles

14800 W Mountain View Blvd Ste 100
Surprise, AZ 85374
Categories: Surprise AZ

5201 N 19TH AVE STE 100 15.4 miles

5201 N 19TH AVE STE 100
PHOENIX, AZ 85015
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

5601 W EUGIE AVE STE 213 15.4 miles

5601 W EUGIE AVE STE 213
GLENDALE, AZ 85304
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

1201 S 7TH AVE 15.4 miles

1201 S 7TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

5501 N 19TH AVE STE 208 15.4 miles

5501 N 19TH AVE STE 208
PHOENIX, AZ 85015
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

515 W BUCKEYE RD STE 202 15.5 miles

515 W BUCKEYE RD STE 202
PHOENIX, AZ 85003
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

14418 W MEEKER BLVD STE 104 15.5 miles

14418 W MEEKER BLVD STE 104
SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375
Categories: SUN CITY WEST AZ

5555 W THUNDERBIRD RD 15.6 miles

5555 W THUNDERBIRD RD
GLENDALE, AZ 85306
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

5750 W THUNDERBIRD RD STE E540 15.6 miles

5750 W THUNDERBIRD RD STE E540
GLENDALE, AZ 85306
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

5410 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 101 15.7 miles

5410 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 101
Glendale, AZ 85306
Categories: Glendale AZ

2338 W ROYAL PALM RD STE J 16.1 miles

2338 W ROYAL PALM RD STE J
PHOENIX, AZ 85021
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

18301 N 79TH AVE STE D148 16.3 miles

18301 N 79TH AVE STE D148
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

2601 N 3RD ST STE 102 16.4 miles

2601 N 3RD ST STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

2423 W DUNLAP AVE STE 150 16.5 miles

2423 W DUNLAP AVE STE 150
PHOENIX, AZ 85021
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

2860 W PEORIA AVE STE B 16.6 miles

2860 W PEORIA AVE STE B
PHOENIX, AZ 85029
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

8101 N 19th Ave Ste A 16.6 miles

8101 N 19th Ave Ste A
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Categories: Phoenix AZ

20470 N LAKE PLEASANT RD 16.7 miles

20470 N LAKE PLEASANT RD
PEORIA, AZ 85382
Categories: PEORIA AZ

1300 N 12TH ST STE 617 17.0 miles

1300 N 12TH ST STE 617
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1300 N 12TH ST STE 520 17.0 miles

1300 N 12TH ST STE 520
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1300 S Watson Rd Ste A 104 17.0 miles

1300 S Watson Rd Ste A 104
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Categories: Buckeye AZ

1441 N 12TH ST BLDG 405 17.0 miles

1441 N 12TH ST BLDG 405
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

18701 N 67TH AVE 17.3 miles

18701 N 67TH AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

4810 W BEVERLY LN 17.4 miles

4810 W BEVERLY LN
GLENDALE, AZ 85306
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

6525 W SACK DR STE 306 17.5 miles

6525 W SACK DR STE 306
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

12808 N BLACK CANYON HWY 17.6 miles

12808 N BLACK CANYON HWY
PHOENIX, AZ 85029
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1800 E VAN BUREN ST 17.7 miles

1800 E VAN BUREN ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

515 N 18TH ST 17.7 miles

515 N 18TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85006
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1818 E SKY HARBOR CIR N STE 150 17.8 miles

1818 E SKY HARBOR CIR N STE 150
PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1818 E SKY HARBOR CIR N BLDG 2 STE 150 17.8 miles

1818 E SKY HARBOR CIR N BLDG 2 STE 150
PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

18589 N 59TH AVE STE 101 17.8 miles

18589 N 59TH AVE STE 101
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

4635 N 14TH ST 17.8 miles

4635 N 14TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85014
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1701 E THOMAS RD STE 104 17.9 miles

1701 E THOMAS RD STE 104
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

9250 N. 3RD ST. #3017 18.6 miles

9250 N. 3RD ST. #3017
PHOENIX, AZ 85020
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

20280 N 59TH AVE STE 116 18.7 miles

20280 N 59TH AVE STE 116
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Categories: GLENDALE AZ

1522 N CAVE CREEK RD 18.8 miles

1522 N CAVE CREEK RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85020
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

7227 N 16TH ST STE 235 18.9 miles

7227 N 16TH ST STE 235
PHOENIX, AZ 85020
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

7227 N 16TH ST STE 150 18.9 miles

7227 N 16TH ST STE 150
PHOENIX, AZ 85020
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

7720 N 16TH ST STE 200 19.1 miles

7720 N 16TH ST STE 200
PHOENIX, AZ 85020
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

3930 E WATKINS ST STE 300 20.4 miles

3930 E WATKINS ST STE 300
PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

4100 E BROADWAY RD 20.7 miles

4100 E BROADWAY RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85040
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

19636 N 27TH AVE STE 102 20.7 miles

19636 N 27TH AVE STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

19829 N 27TH AVE 20.8 miles

19829 N 27TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

2301 N 44TH ST 21.1 miles

2301 N 44TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

4501 E THOMAS RD STE 105 21.2 miles

4501 E THOMAS RD STE 105
PHOENIX, AZ 85018
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

401 E BELL RD STE 18 21.5 miles

401 E BELL RD STE 18
PHOENIX, AZ 85022
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

4730 E Indian School Rd Ste 211 21.7 miles

4730 E Indian School Rd Ste 211
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Categories: Phoenix AZ

2720 W BASELINE RD Ste 140 21.8 miles

2720 W BASELINE RD Ste 140
TEMPE, AZ 85283
Categories: TEMPE AZ

5064 E MCDOWELL RD 21.8 miles

5064 E MCDOWELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

2727 W BASELINE RD STE 18 21.8 miles

2727 W BASELINE RD STE 18
TEMPE, AZ 85283
Categories: TEMPE AZ

1724 W 4TH ST 22.0 miles

1724 W 4TH ST
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Categories: TEMPE AZ

3500 E SKY HARBOR BLVD 22.3 miles

3500 E SKY HARBOR BLVD
PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1626 S PRIEST DR STE 100 22.5 miles

1626 S PRIEST DR STE 100
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Categories: TEMPE AZ

1717 E BELL RD 22.5 miles

1717 E BELL RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85022
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

16611 S 40TH ST ste 120 22.6 miles

16611 S 40TH ST ste 120
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

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16515 S 40TH ST STE 113
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

3730 W HAPPY VALLEY RD STE 100 22.6 miles

3730 W HAPPY VALLEY RD STE 100
Glendale, AZ 85310
Categories: Glendale AZ

15810 S 45TH ST Ste 110 22.8 miles

15810 S 45TH ST Ste 110
PHOENIX, AZ 85048
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

3131 E THUNDERBIRD RD STE A 22.8 miles

3131 E THUNDERBIRD RD STE A
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

4910 E RAY RD STE 9 22.8 miles

4910 E RAY RD STE 9
PHOENIX, AZ 85044
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1804 W ELLIOT RD 22.9 miles

1804 W ELLIOT RD
TEMPE, AZ 85284
Categories: TEMPE AZ

950 W SOUTHERN AVE 23.1 miles

950 W SOUTHERN AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Categories: TEMPE AZ

3229 E GREENWAY RD STE 102 23.4 miles

3229 E GREENWAY RD STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

1500 S MILL AVE 23.7 miles

1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Categories: TEMPE AZ

3244 S MILL AVE STE 103 23.8 miles

3244 S MILL AVE STE 103
TEMPE, AZ 85282
Categories: TEMPE AZ

4902 E SHEA BLVD 23.9 miles

4902 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85254
Categories: SCOTTSDALE AZ

3102 E GREENWAY RD PO BOX 55030 23.9 miles

3102 E GREENWAY RD PO BOX 55030
PHOENIX, AZ 85032
Categories: PHOENIX AZ

914 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 104 24.4 miles

914 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 104
Tempe, AZ 85281
Categories: Tempe AZ

940 E UNIVERSITY DR STE 105 24.5 miles

940 E UNIVERSITY DR STE 105
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Categories: TEMPE AZ

7400 E OSBORN RD 24.8 miles

7400 E OSBORN RD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Categories: SCOTTSDALE AZ

4959 W RAY RD STE 33 24.9 miles

4959 W RAY RD STE 33
CHANDLER, AZ 85226
Categories: CHANDLER AZ

3271 N CIVIC CENTER PLZ STE 9 24.9 miles

3271 N CIVIC CENTER PLZ STE 9
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Categories: SCOTTSDALE AZ

To schedule an alcohol test in Avondale, AZ call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7

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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 Avondale, AZ 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 Avondale, AZ locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Avondale, AZ 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: Avondale, Arizona

Avondale, incorporated in 1946, experienced rapid residential and commercial growth in the years since 1980. Once primarily a sparsely populated farming community with many acres of alfalfa and cotton fields, Avondale has transformed into a major bedroom suburb for Phoenix. Several major residential subdivisions and shopping centers have recently been built on former farmland, many adjacent to Interstate 10.[citation needed]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.3 square miles (107 km2), of which, 41.3 square miles (107 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.15%) is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 35,883 people, 10,640 households, and 8,724 families residing in the city. The population density was 869.7 people per square mile (335.8/km²). There were 11,419 housing units at an average density of 276.8 per square mile (106.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.27% White, 5.20% Black or African American, 1.28% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 24.32% from other races, and 3.89% from two or more races. 46.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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Population (male): 39,672

Population (female): 44,353

Median Age: 31.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Avondale: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Elevation: 974 feet

Land Area: 41.3 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 85037, 85323, 85338, 85340, 85353, 85392, 85395

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $55,468 (it was $49,153 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,029 (it was $16,919 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $207,300 (it was $122,500 in 2000) Avondale:$207,300AZ:$223,400

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