Lake Park, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 37.1 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 23.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (13.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.1% for Black residents, 43.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Lake Park, Georgia as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Park is 51 to 1.>

Elevation: 153 feet

Land Area: 1.42 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,967 (it was $28,359 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,835 (it was $17,715 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $165,202 (it was $87,200 in 2000) Lake Park:$165,202GA:$173,700

Races:
      White alone - 625 - 70.1%
      Black alone - 142 - 15.9%
      Hispanic - 82 - 9.2%
      Two or more races - 19 - 2.1%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 1.0%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.9%

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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 Lake Park, GA

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Alcohol Testing Lake Park, GA

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Lake Park, GA 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 Lake Park, GA locations and most Lake Park, GA 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.

4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100 5.0 miles

4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100
BUFORD, GA 30518
Categories: BUFORD GA

4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 5.4 miles

4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
Categories: SUGAR HILL GA

2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD 6.0 miles

2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

907 Buford Rd Ste 300 6.1 miles

907 Buford Rd Ste 300
Cumming, GA 30041
Categories: Cumming GA

2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD 6.4 miles

2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 6.6 miles

1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

260 ELM ST 6.9 miles

260 ELM ST
CUMMING, GA 30040
Categories: CUMMING GA

3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 7.0 miles

3276 BUFORD DR STE 102
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

3425 BUFORD DR 7.2 miles

3425 BUFORD DR
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

1330 Atlanta Hwy 7.8 miles

1330 Atlanta Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
Categories: Cumming GA

4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 8.1 miles

4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD 9.4 miles

3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD
OAKWOOD, GA 30566
Categories: OAKWOOD GA

960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 9.6 miles

960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

3703 WINDER HWY 9.9 miles

3703 WINDER HWY
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
Categories: FLOWERY BRANCH GA

4509 WINDER HWY 9.9 miles

4509 WINDER HWY
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
Categories: FLOWERY BRANCH GA

2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 10.3 miles

2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

2145 CENTENNIAL DR 10.7 miles

2145 CENTENNIAL DR
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 10.8 miles

2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 11.0 miles

4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2272 CHATEAU DR 11.3 miles

2272 CHATEAU DR
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100 11.5 miles

5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100
HOSCHTON, GA 30548
Categories: HOSCHTON GA

755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 12.7 miles

755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1159 WOODTRACE LN 12.8 miles

1159 WOODTRACE LN
AUBURN, GA 30011
Categories: AUBURN GA

301 SHYREWOOD DR 12.9 miles

301 SHYREWOOD DR
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 13.0 miles

10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 13.2 miles

5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

332 SWANSON DR STE A 13.3 miles

332 SWANSON DR STE A
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 200 13.8 miles

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 200
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 100 13.8 miles

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 100
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

1080 LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND RD S 14.0 miles

1080 LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND RD S
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

530 SPRING ST SE 14.0 miles

530 SPRING ST SE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 14.4 miles

9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 14.4 miles

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 14.5 miles

10945 STATE BRIDGE RD
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
Categories: JOHNS CREEK GA

13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 14.7 miles

13081 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GA 30004
Categories: MILTON GA

12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 14.7 miles

12994 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GA 30004
Categories: MILTON GA

575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 14.7 miles

575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 14.7 miles

575 Professional Drive Ste 200,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Categories: Lawrenceville GA

9690 VENTANA WAY 14.7 miles

9690 VENTANA WAY
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 14.7 miles

45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 14.8 miles

3490 PLEASANT HILL RD
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

783 N CLAYTON ST 14.8 miles

783 N CLAYTON ST
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 370 15.0 miles

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 370
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

1250 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 500 15.0 miles

1250 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 500
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 15.2 miles

3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Categories: Alpharetta GA

597 S ENOTA DR NE 15.2 miles

597 S ENOTA DR NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

597 S ENOTA DR 15.2 miles

597 S ENOTA DR
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

368 W PIKE ST STE 107 15.3 miles

368 W PIKE ST STE 107
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 15.4 miles

1580 BOGGS RD STE 700
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 15.5 miles

2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 16.0 miles

3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 16.2 miles

3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

3551 SATELLITE BLVD 16.3 miles

3551 SATELLITE BLVD
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

2458 LIMESTONE PKWY STE A 16.3 miles

2458 LIMESTONE PKWY STE A
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

675 WHITE SULPHUR RD 16.6 miles

675 WHITE SULPHUR RD
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 16.6 miles

3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

289 GRAYSON HWY 17.1 miles

289 GRAYSON HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 17.4 miles

10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 17.8 miles

11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 18.7 miles

11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 18.8 miles

3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

81 NORTHSIDE DAWSON DR STE 205 18.8 miles

81 NORTHSIDE DAWSON DR STE 205
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 18.9 miles

1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 19.2 miles

11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 19.6 miles

3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 19.7 miles

3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 19.8 miles

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 19.8 miles

3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 20.3 miles

600 HOUZE WAY STE C1
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 20.3 miles

6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 20.4 miles

6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 20.4 miles

6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150
Norcross, GA 30071
Categories: Norcross GA

6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 20.4 miles

6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 20.4 miles

990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 20.5 miles

880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 20.6 miles

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

55 W CROSSVILLE RD 21.3 miles

55 W CROSSVILLE RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 21.5 miles

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 21.5 miles

6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D
NORCROSS, GA 30093
Categories: NORCROSS GA

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 21.6 miles

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

5983 HIGHWAY 53 E STE 175 21.6 miles

5983 HIGHWAY 53 E STE 175
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

112 LANTHIER ST 21.8 miles

112 LANTHIER ST
WINDER, GA 30680
Categories: WINDER GA

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 22.2 miles

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

1095 WOODSTOCK RD 22.6 miles

1095 WOODSTOCK RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

9410B WILLEO RD 23.0 miles

9410B WILLEO RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 23.1 miles

1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 23.8 miles

1575 MOUNT VERNON RD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
Categories: DUNWOODY GA

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 23.9 miles

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

199 MOUNTAIN DR STE 101 24.0 miles

199 MOUNTAIN DR STE 101
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
Categories: DAHLONEGA GA

95 MORRISON MOORE PKWY W 24.2 miles

95 MORRISON MOORE PKWY W
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
Categories: DAHLONEGA GA

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 24.2 miles

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Categories: ATLANTA GA

3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 24.4 miles

3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202
Chamblee, GA 30341
Categories: Chamblee GA

4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 24.4 miles

4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515
ATLANTA, GA 30341
Categories: ATLANTA GA

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 24.6 miles

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D
LILBURN, GA 30047
Categories: LILBURN GA

5019 LAVISTA RD 24.7 miles

5019 LAVISTA RD
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

1654 WASHINGTON ST 24.9 miles

1654 WASHINGTON ST
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Categories: JEFFERSON GA

PO BOX 958 25.0 miles

PO BOX 958
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
Categories: WOODSTOCK GA

To schedule an alcohol test in Lake Park, GA 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 Lake Park, GA 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 Lake Park, GA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Lake Park, GA 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: Lake Park, Georgia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (2.72%) is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 549 people, 224 households, and 140 families residing in the city. The population density was 385.5 people per square mile (149.3/km²). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 184.0 per square mile (71.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.15% White, 15.66% African American, 1.82% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.19% of the population.

There were 224 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96.

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Median Age: 37.1 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 23.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (13.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 52.1% for Black residents, 43.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Lake Park, Georgia as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lake Park is 51 to 1.>

Elevation: 153 feet

Land Area: 1.42 square miles.

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,967 (it was $28,359 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,835 (it was $17,715 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $165,202 (it was $87,200 in 2000) Lake Park:$165,202GA:$173,700

Races:
      White alone - 625 - 70.1%
      Black alone - 142 - 15.9%
      Hispanic - 82 - 9.2%
      Two or more races - 19 - 2.1%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 1.0%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.9%

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