Clark, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 606 (60% urban, 40% rural). >Population change since 2000: -4.3%

Population (female): 308

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.6%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 920 feet

Zip Codes: 16113, 16150

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $72,120 (it was $53,438 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $36,903 (it was $24,892 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $158,619 (it was $96,300 in 2000) Clark:$158,619PA:$181,200

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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 Clark, PA

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Clark, 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 Clark, PA locations and most Clark, 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.

1075 N HERMITAGE RD 3.2 miles

1075 N HERMITAGE RD
HERMITAGE, PA 16148
Categories: HERMITAGE PA

589 N HERMITAGE RD 3.3 miles

589 N HERMITAGE RD
HERMITAGE, PA 16148
Categories: HERMITAGE PA

3910 E STATE ST 3.5 miles

3910 E STATE ST
HERMITAGE, PA 16148
Categories: HERMITAGE PA

295 N KERRWOOD DR 4.0 miles

295 N KERRWOOD DR
HERMITAGE, PA 16148
Categories: HERMITAGE PA

1729 E STATE ST 4.8 miles

1729 E STATE ST
HERMITAGE, PA 16148
Categories: HERMITAGE PA

100 INNOVATION DR STE 103 4.9 miles

100 INNOVATION DR STE 103
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA 16057
Categories: SLIPPERY ROCK PA

869 E STATE ST, STE 1 5.4 miles

869 E STATE ST, STE 1
SHARON, PA 16146
Categories: SHARON PA

2200 MEMORIAL DR 5.9 miles

2200 MEMORIAL DR
FARRELL, PA 16121
Categories: FARRELL PA

551 GREENVILLE RD 9.2 miles

551 GREENVILLE RD
MERCER, PA 16137
Categories: MERCER PA

127 N MAIN ST 9.3 miles

127 N MAIN ST
GREENVILLE, PA 16125
Categories: GREENVILLE PA

7010 TRUCK WORLD BLVD STE 1 10.8 miles

7010 TRUCK WORLD BLVD STE 1
HUBBARD, OH 44425
Categories: HUBBARD OH

179 ENCLAVE DRIVE 15.3 miles

179 ENCLAVE DRIVE
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

3124 WILMINGTON RD ste 103 16.2 miles

3124 WILMINGTON RD ste 103
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

9371 E MARKET ST 16.4 miles

9371 E MARKET ST
WARREN, OH 44484
Categories: WARREN OH

8747 SQUIRES LN NE 16.9 miles

8747 SQUIRES LN NE
WARREN, OH 44484
Categories: WARREN OH

1216 BELMONT AVE 17.1 miles

1216 BELMONT AVE
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44504
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

1044 BELMONT AVE 17.2 miles

1044 BELMONT AVE
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44504
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

8323 E MARKET ST STE A 17.5 miles

8323 E MARKET ST STE A
WARREN, OH 44484
Categories: WARREN OH

2411 WILMINGTON RD 17.7 miles

2411 WILMINGTON RD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

1997 NILES CORTLAND RD SE 17.7 miles

1997 NILES CORTLAND RD SE
WARREN, OH 44484
Categories: WARREN OH

2662 STATE ROUTE 5 17.9 miles

2662 STATE ROUTE 5
CORTLAND, OH 44410
Categories: CORTLAND OH

WILMINGTON RD 18.5 miles

WILMINGTON RD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

420 HILLCREST AVE 18.6 miles

420 HILLCREST AVE
GROVE CITY, PA 16127
Categories: GROVE CITY PA

631 N BROAD ST 18.7 miles

631 N BROAD ST
GROVE CITY, PA 16127
Categories: GROVE CITY PA

1 PETRO PL STE 6 18.7 miles

1 PETRO PL STE 6
GIRARD, OH 44420
Categories: GIRARD OH

3921 E MARKET ST STE 3 18.8 miles

3921 E MARKET ST STE 3
WARREN, OH 44484
Categories: WARREN OH

667 EASTLAND AVE SE 19.4 miles

667 EASTLAND AVE SE
WARREN, OH 44484
Categories: WARREN OH

527 N MERIDIAN RD 19.4 miles

527 N MERIDIAN RD
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

3298 STONES THROW AVE 20.0 miles

3298 STONES THROW AVE
POLAND, OH 44514
Categories: POLAND OH

1793 ELM RD NE 20.2 miles

1793 ELM RD NE
WARREN, OH 44483
Categories: WARREN OH

1000 S MERCER ST 20.4 miles

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

1350 E MARKET ST 20.5 miles

1350 E MARKET ST
WARREN, OH 44483
Categories: WARREN OH

7067 TIFFANY BLVD STE 270 20.9 miles

7067 TIFFANY BLVD STE 270
POLAND, OH 44514
Categories: POLAND OH

1305 BOARDMAN POLAND RD 21.0 miles

1305 BOARDMAN POLAND RD
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44514
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

6505 MARKET ST 21.6 miles

6505 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Categories: BOARDMAN OH

6426 MARKET ST 21.6 miles

6426 MARKET ST
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

102 Westchester Dr 21.7 miles

102 Westchester Dr
Austintown, OH 44515
Categories: Austintown OH

7087 WEST BLVD STD 107 22.1 miles

7087 WEST BLVD STD 107
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

45 N CANFIELD NILES RD STE 100 22.1 miles

45 N CANFIELD NILES RD STE 100
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

20 OHLTOWN RD STE 106 22.2 miles

20 OHLTOWN RD STE 106
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

20 OHLTOWN RD 22.2 miles

20 OHLTOWN RD
AUSTINTOWN, OH 44515
Categories: AUSTINTOWN OH

3219 US 422 22.4 miles

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

7629 Market Street, Suite 125 22.5 miles

7629 Market Street, Suite 125
Youngstown, OH 44512
Categories: Youngstown OH

7291 WEST BLVD 22.7 miles

7291 WEST BLVD
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

1570 S Canfield Niles Road, Building B 22.8 miles

1570 S Canfield Niles Road, Building B
Austintown, OH 44515
Categories: Austintown OH

1296 TOD PL NW 22.9 miles

1296 TOD PL NW
WARREN, OH 44485
Categories: WARREN OH

12387 CONNEAUT LAKE RD 23.2 miles

12387 CONNEAUT LAKE RD
CONNEAUT LAKE, PA 16316
Categories: CONNEAUT LAKE PA

841 BOARDMAN CANFIELD RD STE 310 23.4 miles

841 BOARDMAN CANFIELD RD STE 310
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Categories: YOUNGSTOWN OH

45 MCCLURG RD 23.6 miles

45 MCCLURG RD
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Categories: BOARDMAN OH

476 S MAIN ST 23.7 miles

476 S MAIN ST
ANDOVER, OH 44003
Categories: ANDOVER OH

3548 ELLWOOD RD 24.6 miles

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

18471 Smock Hwy Ste 107 26.6 miles

18471 Smock Hwy Ste 107
Meadville, PA 16335
Categories: Meadville PA

1012 WATER ST STE 8 27.9 miles

1012 WATER ST STE 8
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
Categories: MEADVILLE PA

1009 WATER ST 27.9 miles

1009 WATER ST
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
Categories: MEADVILLE PA

751 LIBERTY ST 28.5 miles

751 LIBERTY ST
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
Categories: MEADVILLE PA

208 Butler Street 28.5 miles

208 Butler Street
Clintonville, PA 16372
Categories: Clintonville PA

1677 ROUTE 65 29.3 miles

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

510 JAMISON AVE 29.9 miles

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

107 Royal Birkdale Drive, 30.8 miles

107 Royal Birkdale Drive,
Columbiana, OH 44408
Categories: Columbiana OH

150 PROSPECT AVE STE 102 31.2 miles

150 PROSPECT AVE STE 102
FRANKLIN, PA 16323
Categories: FRANKLIN PA

641 E TAGGART ST 31.4 miles

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

85 COMMUNITY RD STE D 33.2 miles

85 COMMUNITY RD STE D
TALLMADGE, OH 44278
Categories: TALLMADGE OH

15561 W HIGH ST HARRINGTON SQUARE 34.6 miles

15561 W HIGH ST HARRINGTON SQUARE
MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062
Categories: MIDDLEFIELD OH

2652 DARLINGTON RD 34.9 miles

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

2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D 35.0 miles

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

2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD 35.0 miles

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

200 RENAISSANCE DR STE 403 35.2 miles

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

1022B N MAIN STREET EXT 35.2 miles

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

1125 7TH AVE 36.8 miles

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

250B BUTLER CMNS 37.0 miles

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

1 HOSPITAL WAY 37.1 miles

1 HOSPITAL WAY
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

1 PARK WAY 37.3 miles

1 PARK WAY
SENECA, PA 16346
Categories: SENECA PA

256 NEW CASTLE RD STE C 37.3 miles

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

131 E CUNNINGHAM ST 39.6 miles

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

480 E JEFFERSON ST 39.8 miles

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

336 College Avenue, Suite 4 40.7 miles

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

267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1 40.7 miles

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

7880 LINCOLE PL 41.3 miles

7880 LINCOLE PL
LISBON, OH 44432
Categories: LISBON OH

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B 41.4 miles

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

210 E STATE ST 42.3 miles

210 E STATE ST
ALBION, PA 16401
Categories: ALBION PA

20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200 42.5 miles

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

ROUTE 18 42.5 miles

ROUTE 18
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 43.0 miles

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

965 Shamrock Ln 43.1 miles

965 Shamrock Ln
CORRY, PA 16407
Categories: CORRY PA

13221 Ravenna Road, Suite 10 43.5 miles

13221 Ravenna Road, Suite 10
Chardon, OH 44024
Categories: Chardon OH

13221 RAVENNA RD STE 9 43.6 miles

13221 RAVENNA RD STE 9
CHARDON, OH 44024
Categories: CHARDON OH

6847 N CHESTNUT ST 44.0 miles

6847 N CHESTNUT ST
RAVENNA, OH 44266
Categories: RAVENNA OH

20826 1-A Route 19N, 44.0 miles

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

16280 DRESDEN AVE 44.1 miles

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

3401 BRODHEAD RD 44.1 miles

3401 BRODHEAD RD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

6505 MARS RD 44.2 miles

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

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE 44.5 miles

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

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203 44.5 miles

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

6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 44.6 miles

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

The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 44.9 miles

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

200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 45.0 miles

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

406 W OAK ST 45.0 miles

406 W OAK ST
TITUSVILLE, PA 16354
Categories: TITUSVILLE PA

235 PARRISH RD 46.3 miles

235 PARRISH RD
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
Categories: CONNEAUT OH

332 W 6TH ST 46.4 miles

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

425 W 5TH ST 46.4 miles

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

510 5TH AVE 46.5 miles

510 5TH AVE
CHARDON, OH 44024
Categories: CHARDON OH

2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 46.5 miles

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

2461 W STATE ST 46.7 miles

2461 W STATE ST
ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Categories: ALLIANCE OH

600 STATE RD STE 166 46.8 miles

600 STATE RD STE 166
ASHTABULA, OH 44004
Categories: ASHTABULA OH

101 ALWINE RD 48.3 miles

101 ALWINE RD
SAXONBURG, PA 16056
Categories: SAXONBURG PA

832 Merchant Street, 48.6 miles

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

17747 CHILLICOTHE RD STE 100 48.8 miles

17747 CHILLICOTHE RD STE 100
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023
Categories: CHAGRIN FALLS OH

9318 STATE ROUTE 14 48.9 miles

9318 STATE ROUTE 14
STREETSBORO, OH 44241
Categories: STREETSBORO OH

2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 49.1 miles

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

10632 PERRY HWY 49.3 miles

10632 PERRY HWY
WEXFORD, PA 15090
Categories: WEXFORD PA

To schedule an alcohol test in Clark, PA 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 Clark, 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 Clark, PA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Clark, 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: Jonathan and Martha Kent

Jonathan Kent and Martha Kent, often referred to as "Pa" and "Ma" Kent (respectively), are the fictional adoptive parents of Superman. They live in the rural town of Smallville, Kansas. In most versions of Superman's origin story, Jonathan and Martha were the first to come across the rocket that brought the infant Kal-El, with their adopting him shortly thereafter, renaming him Clark Kent, "Clark" being Martha's maiden name.

The Kents are usually portrayed as caring parents who instill within Clark a strong sense of morals, and they encourage Clark to use his powers for the betterment of humanity. In a few continuities, Martha is also the one who creates Clark's superhero costume.

In DC Comics continuity before John Byrne's 1986 reboot of the Superman story, the Kents die shortly after Clark's high school graduation. In post-Crisis continuity, they both remain alive even after Clark becomes an adult, with the Kents as supporting characters until Pa Kent's death during an attack by the supervillain Brainiac. Ma Kent remains a supporting character in Superman comics until 2011's The New 52 continuity reboot, in which both she and her husband are deceased having been killed by a drunk driver.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 606 (60% urban, 40% rural). >Population change since 2000: -4.3%

Population (female): 308

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.6%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 920 feet

Zip Codes: 16113, 16150

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $72,120 (it was $53,438 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $36,903 (it was $24,892 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $158,619 (it was $96,300 in 2000) Clark:$158,619PA:$181,200

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