Easton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 23,112. >Population change since 2000: +3.6%

Population (male): 11,063

Population (female): 12,049

Median Rent:

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Easton, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Easton is 5,778 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Land Area: 28.4 square miles.

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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)

Alcohol Testing Easton, MA

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Alcohol Testing Easton, MA

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Easton, MA 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 Easton, MA locations and most Easton, MA 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.

682 DEPOT ST 1.7 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
Categories: NORTH EASTON MA

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 4.7 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

75 Stockwell Dr 5.9 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

286 WASHINGTON ST 6.1 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

10 Commercial St, 6.7 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

210 Quincy Ave, 6.7 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
Categories: Brockton MA

100 JOHN RD 7.1 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 7.2 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
Categories: TAUNTON MA

14 ROCKHILL ST 7.4 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 8.8 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

Onsite Only 9.0 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 9.4 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 9.5 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

160 BUNGAY RD 9.8 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 9.9 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

65 MUNROE DR 10.0 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: N ATTLEBORO MA

32 LAURELWOOD DR 11.2 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

100 BAY STATE DR 11.2 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

211 PARK ST 11.2 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

250 POND ST 11.3 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

759 GRANITE ST 11.6 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 11.6 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

20 DEANVILLE RD 11.7 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
Categories: Attleboro MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 11.8 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

774 SOUTH ST 12.0 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 12.0 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 12.0 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

485 GRANITE ST 12.2 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 12.5 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 12.5 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 12.7 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

55 N WASHINGTON ST 12.7 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 13.0 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 13.6 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 13.9 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 14.1 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 14.1 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 14.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

42 Washington Street 14.4 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

165 GRANITE ST 14.5 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

21 SCHOOL ST 14.6 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

1399 WASHINGTON ST 15.1 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 16.0 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

81B MAIN ST 16.2 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

1996 CENTRE ST 16.2 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.0 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.4 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

209 ARMISTICE BLVD 17.7 miles

209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
Categories: PAWTUCKET RI

922 HIGHLAND AVE 18.0 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

421 PINE ST 18.8 miles

421 PINE ST
MARSHFIELD, MA 2050
Categories: MARSHFIELD MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 19.3 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 19.5 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 19.5 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 19.6 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 19.8 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

425 FRONT ST 19.8 miles

425 FRONT ST
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

319 Longwood Ave, 19.9 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE 20.2 miles

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2914
Categories: EAST PROVIDENCE RI

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 20.2 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

1285 Beacon St 20.2 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 20.3 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106 20.3 miles

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 20.3 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 20.4 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

358 HARVARD ST 20.4 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302 20.4 miles

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302
PROVIDENCE, RI 2906
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY 20.5 miles

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
Categories: WOONSOCKET RI

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 20.8 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

1010 G A R HWY 20.9 miles

1010 G A R HWY
SWANSEA, MA 2777
Categories: SWANSEA MA

290 BRANCH AVE 21.0 miles

290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

1589 FALL RIVER AVE 21.0 miles

1589 FALL RIVER AVE
SEEKONK, MA 2771
Categories: SEEKONK MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 21.2 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY 21.3 miles

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
Categories: NORTH SMITHFIELD RI

1 Randall Sq, 21.3 miles

1 Randall Sq,
Providence, RI 2904
Categories: Providence RI

190 N MAIN ST 21.5 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 21.5 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

160 S MAIN ST 21.5 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

Onsite Only #1 21.6 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

45 Resnik Rd Ste 201 21.6 miles

45 Resnik Rd Ste 201
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

124 WESTERN AVE 21.7 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 21.7 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD 21.7 miles

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 21.7 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

376 Arsenal Street 21.8 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265 22.1 miles

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 22.4 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE 22.4 miles

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 22.4 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 22.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 22.5 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101 22.6 miles

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

1 HARBORSIDE DR 22.8 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

12 EVERETT ST 22.8 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 22.8 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 23.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 23.1 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

101 President Ave, 1st Floor, 23.2 miles

101 President Ave, 1st Floor,
Fall River, MA 2720
Categories: Fall River MA

9 HOPE AVE 23.2 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

21 PEACE ST 23.3 miles

21 PEACE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 2907
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

16 WESTWOOD RD 23.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 23.3 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

601 Concord Ave 23.4 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 23.4 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

41 CARLETON RD 23.4 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 23.6 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

534 PROSPECT ST 23.6 miles

534 PROSPECT ST
FALL RIVER, MA 2720
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 23.7 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1030 MAIN ST 23.7 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.7 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.2 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 STATION LNDG 24.5 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

427 PLYMOUTH AVE 24.6 miles

427 PLYMOUTH AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

429 PLYMOUTH AVE 24.6 miles

429 PLYMOUTH AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

57 Long Pond Rd, 24.7 miles

57 Long Pond Rd,
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

7 FRANCINE RD 24.7 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

110 LONG POND RD 24.8 miles

110 LONG POND RD
PLYMOUTH, MA 2360
Categories: PLYMOUTH MA

275 SANDWICH ST 25.0 miles

275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 2360
Categories: PLYMOUTH MA

To schedule an alcohol test in Easton, MA 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 Easton, MA 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 Easton, MA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Easton, MA 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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Population (total): Population in 2010: 23,112. >Population change since 2000: +3.6%

Population (male): 11,063

Population (female): 12,049

Median Rent:

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Easton, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Easton is 5,778 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is

Land Area: 28.4 square miles.

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