Lowes Island, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,259.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lowes Island: 169.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (1.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.9% for Black residents, 4.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.4% for American Indian residents, 23.2% for other race residents, 19.2% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.5%), English (6.7%), European (5.8%), German (5.0%), Irish (5.0%), Iranian (4.8%).

Zip Codes:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $135,842
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $52,417
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $508,800 Lowes Island:$508,800VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 7,678 - 61.8%
      Asian alone - 2,361 - 19.0%
      Hispanic - 1,097 - 8.8%
      Two or more races - 622 - 5.0%
      Black alone - 560 - 4.5%
      American Indian alone - 62 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2 - 0.02%

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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 Lowes Island, VA

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Lowes Island, VA 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 Lowes Island, VA locations and most Lowes Island, VA 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.

2 LYNDHURST CT 3.3 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 3.4 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 3.5 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 3.7 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 3.7 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 5.3 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
Categories: STONE RIDGE VA

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 6.5 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

208 ELDEN ST 6.5 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

21785 FILIGREE CT 6.6 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 6.6 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 7.3 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 7.3 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 7.9 miles

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 8.7 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 9.0 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

PO BOX 59815 9.0 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 9.2 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 9.3 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 9.6 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 9.6 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

803 RUSSELL AVE 10.0 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

8945 N WESTLAND DR 10.1 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 10.1 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

Onsite only 10.2 miles

Onsite only
Ashburn, VA 20148
Categories: Ashburn VA

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 10.7 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
Categories: Germantown MD

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 10.8 miles

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
Categories: LEESBURG VA

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 11.5 miles

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
Categories: LEESBURG VA

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100 11.6 miles

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100
LEESBURG, VA 20175
Categories: LEESBURG VA

100 MAPLE AVE E 11.9 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 12.0 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

211 S King St Suite C, 12.1 miles

211 S King St Suite C,
Leesburg, VA 20175
Categories: Leesburg VA

1411 H SERVICE RD 12.4 miles

1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD 12.6 miles

4200 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB 12.7 miles

24801 PINEBROOK RD ATTN LAB
CHANTILLY, VA 20152
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 13.2 miles

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

12713 SHOPPES LN 14.0 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 14.4 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 14.6 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 14.6 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 14.7 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 14.7 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 14.8 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 14.8 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Categories: FALLS CHURCH VA

10560 MAIN ST 14.8 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 14.9 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 16.1 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200 16.5 miles

6201 CENTREVILLE RD STE 200
CENTREVILLE, VA 20121
Categories: CENTREVILLE VA

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 16.8 miles

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 17.0 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
Categories: OLNEY MD

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 17.4 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 17.5 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 17.7 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 18.0 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

3301 WILSON BLVD 18.2 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 18.7 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 18.9 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 19.2 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
Categories: Washington DC

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 19.5 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 19.6 miles

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 19.6 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 19.6 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

2029 K ST NW STE 301 19.6 miles

2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 19.7 miles

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

5501 BACKLICK RD 19.9 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 20.0 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

911 U ST NW 20.1 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 20.1 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 20.7 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

920 VARNUM ST NE 20.8 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 20.8 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 21.0 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8694 CENTREVILLE RD 21.1 miles

8694 CENTREVILLE RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 21.1 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 21.1 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8773 MATHIS AVE 21.2 miles

8773 MATHIS AVE
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8685 Sudley Rd, 21.4 miles

8685 Sudley Rd,
Manassas, VA 20110
Categories: Manassas VA

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104 21.4 miles

8609 SUDLEY RD STE 104
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203 21.4 miles

8640 SUDLEY RD STE 203
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

4527 DUKE ST 21.5 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8714 SUDLEY RD 21.5 miles

8714 SUDLEY RD
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

13823 OUTLET DR 21.7 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 22.1 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

9003 CHURCH ST 22.2 miles

9003 CHURCH ST
MANASSAS, VA 20110
Categories: MANASSAS VA

3676 Alpen Greenway 22.6 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ 22.9 miles

6950 PIEDMONT CENTER PLZ
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Categories: GAINESVILLE VA

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 23.0 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 23.2 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101 23.4 miles

14370 Lee Highway, Suite 101
Gainesville, VA 20155
Categories: Gainesville VA

7588 GARDNER PARK DR 23.5 miles

7588 GARDNER PARK DR
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Categories: GAINESVILLE VA

225 REINEKERS LN 23.5 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4729 SELLMAN RD 23.6 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 24.2 miles

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 24.2 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 24.2 miles

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L 24.3 miles

490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L
FREDERICK, MD 21701
Categories: FREDERICK MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 24.4 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

301 WATERSVILLE RD 25.0 miles

301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

To schedule an alcohol test in Lowes Island, VA 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 Lowes Island, VA 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 Lowes Island, VA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Lowes Island, VA 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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Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,259.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lowes Island: 169.3 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (1.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.9% for Black residents, 4.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.4% for American Indian residents, 23.2% for other race residents, 19.2% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.5%), English (6.7%), European (5.8%), German (5.0%), Irish (5.0%), Iranian (4.8%).

Zip Codes:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $135,842
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $52,417
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $508,800 Lowes Island:$508,800VA:$273,400

Races:
      White alone - 7,678 - 61.8%
      Asian alone - 2,361 - 19.0%
      Hispanic - 1,097 - 8.8%
      Two or more races - 622 - 5.0%
      Black alone - 560 - 4.5%
      American Indian alone - 62 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2 - 0.02%

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