St. Louis, MO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 308,626 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -11.4%

Population (male): 149,544

Population (female): 159,082

Median Age: 35.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in St. Louis: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.7% for Black residents, 29.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.3% for American Indian residents, 66.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 35.0% for other race residents, 35.1% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (8.6%), American (4.3%), Irish (3.8%), Italian (2.1%), English (1.7%), European (1.3%).

Elevation: 465 feet

Land Area: 61.9 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 63101, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63106, 63107, 63108, 63109, 63110, 63111, 63112, 63113, 63115, 63116, 63118, 63139, 63147

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,441 (it was $27,156 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,913 (it was $16,108 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $141,400 (it was $63,500 in 2000) St. Louis:$141,400MO:$156,700

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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 St. Louis, MO

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Alcohol Testing St. Louis, MO

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO locations and most St. Louis, MO 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.

3100 Market St 0.8 miles

3100 Market St
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

5000 MANCHESTER AVE 1.6 miles

5000 MANCHESTER AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

40 N Kingshighway, 1.6 miles

40 N Kingshighway,
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Categories: Saint Louis MO

1720 OLIVE ST 1.9 miles

1720 OLIVE ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

400 N TUCKER BLVD 2.3 miles

400 N TUCKER BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

916 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 2 2.5 miles

916 OLIVE STREET, UNIT 2
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

2331 HAMPTON AVE 2.8 miles

2331 HAMPTON AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

2348 HAMPTON AVE 2.8 miles

2348 HAMPTON AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

6542 MANCHESTER AVE 3.3 miles

6542 MANCHESTER AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63139
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

2321 MCCAUSLAND AVE STE B 3.9 miles

2321 MCCAUSLAND AVE STE B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63143
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

642 Clayton Rd. 3.9 miles

642 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Categories: Saint Louis MO

6555 CHIPPEWA ST STE 100 4.4 miles

6555 CHIPPEWA ST STE 100
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63109
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

225 S MERAMEC AVE STE 305 5.5 miles

225 S MERAMEC AVE STE 305
CLAYTON, MO 63105
Categories: CLAYTON MO

8340 N BROADWAY 5.8 miles

8340 N BROADWAY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63147
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

120 KENRICK PLZ 5.8 miles

120 KENRICK PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

9556 MANCHESTER RD 6.9 miles

9556 MANCHESTER RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

8300 VALCOUR AVE 6.9 miles

8300 VALCOUR AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63123
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

2044 MADISON AVE Ste G-4 7.0 miles

2044 MADISON AVE Ste G-4
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Categories: GRANITE CITY IL

2044 MADISON AVE STE G1 7.0 miles

2044 MADISON AVE STE G1
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Categories: GRANITE CITY IL

2100 MADISON AVE 7.1 miles

2100 MADISON AVE
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Categories: GRANITE CITY IL

8730 BIG BEND BLVD STE A 7.2 miles

8730 BIG BEND BLVD STE A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63119
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

119 CHURCH ST STE 223 8.7 miles

119 CHURCH ST STE 223
FERGUSON, MO 63135
Categories: FERGUSON MO

State Highway 76 & State Highway Lower Level Claybough Plaza Ma 8.7 miles

State Highway 76 & State Highway Lower Level Claybough Plaza Ma
Branson West, MO 65737
Categories: Branson West MO

2900 LEMAY FERRY RD STE 101 8.8 miles

2900 LEMAY FERRY RD STE 101
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63125
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

3701 NAMEOKI RD STE E 9.2 miles

3701 NAMEOKI RD STE E
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Categories: GRANITE CITY IL

10296 BIG BEND RD Ste 110 9.5 miles

10296 BIG BEND RD Ste 110
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

28 RONNIES PLZ 9.6 miles

28 RONNIES PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63126
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

455 S KIRKWOOD RD 9.8 miles

455 S KIRKWOOD RD
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Categories: KIRKWOOD MO

7706 WAGNER RD 10.1 miles

7706 WAGNER RD
MILLSTADT, IL 62260
Categories: MILLSTADT IL

2880 NETHERTON, STE 101 10.1 miles

2880 NETHERTON, STE 101
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63136
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

4700 NAMEOKI RD 10.4 miles

4700 NAMEOKI RD
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Categories: GRANITE CITY IL

12345 W BEND DR 11.0 miles

12345 W BEND DR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

11550 OLIVE BLVD 11.0 miles

11550 OLIVE BLVD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

615 S NEW BALLAS RD 11.0 miles

615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

3316 W CHAIN OF ROCKS RD STE 1 11.0 miles

3316 W CHAIN OF ROCKS RD STE 1
GRANITE CITY, IL 62040
Categories: GRANITE CITY IL

5031 N Illinois 11.2 miles

5031 N Illinois
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Categories: Fairview Heights IL

10010 KENNERLY RD 11.2 miles

10010 KENNERLY RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

11700 STUDT AVE 11.2 miles

11700 STUDT AVE
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
Categories: CREVE COEUR MO

9950 Kennerly Rd, 11.3 miles

9950 Kennerly Rd,
Saint Louis, MO 63128
Categories: Saint Louis MO

747 N NEW BALLAS ROAD 11.3 miles

747 N NEW BALLAS ROAD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
Categories: CREVE COEUR MO

1050 OLD DES PERES RD STE 100 11.7 miles

1050 OLD DES PERES RD STE 100
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

1000 Des Peres Road Suite 200 11.7 miles

1000 Des Peres Road Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63131
Categories: St. Louis MO

10716 New Halls Ferry Rd, 11.8 miles

10716 New Halls Ferry Rd,
Florissant, MO 63033
Categories: Florissant MO

1868 CRAIGSHIRE RD 12.1 miles

1868 CRAIGSHIRE RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

637 DUNN RD STE 155 12.4 miles

637 DUNN RD STE 155
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
Categories: HAZELWOOD MO

83 PROGRESS PKWY 12.4 miles

83 PROGRESS PKWY
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043
Categories: MARYLAND HEIGHTS MO

463 LYNN HAVEN LN 12.4 miles

463 LYNN HAVEN LN
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
Categories: HAZELWOOD MO

637 DUNN RD STE 100 12.6 miles

637 DUNN RD STE 100
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
Categories: HAZELWOOD MO

637 Dunn Rd Ste 135 12.6 miles

637 Dunn Rd Ste 135
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Categories: Hazelwood MO

3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 5, 12.8 miles

3030 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 5,
Belleville, IL 62223
Categories: Belleville IL

13610 BARRETT OFFICE DR STE 100 12.8 miles

13610 BARRETT OFFICE DR STE 100
MANCHESTER, MO 63021
Categories: MANCHESTER MO

1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DR STE 200 12.9 miles

1066 EXECUTIVE PARKWAY DR STE 200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

13303 TESSON FERRY RD 12.9 miles

13303 TESSON FERRY RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

128 MATRIX COMMONS DR 13.1 miles

128 MATRIX COMMONS DR
FENTON, MO 63026
Categories: FENTON MO

4550 MEMORIAL DR STE 400 13.1 miles

4550 MEMORIAL DR STE 400
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Categories: BELLEVILLE IL

3446 MCKELVEY RD 13.1 miles

3446 MCKELVEY RD
BRIDGETON, MO 63044
Categories: BRIDGETON MO

7220 N LINDBERGH BLVD #STE 250-60 CARGO BAY BLDG 13.2 miles

7220 N LINDBERGH BLVD #STE 250-60 CARGO BAY BLDG
HAZELWOOD, MO 63042
Categories: HAZELWOOD MO

3440 DePaul Lane Ste. 208, 13.4 miles

3440 DePaul Lane Ste. 208,
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Categories: Bridgeton MO

11501 PAGE SERVICE DR 13.5 miles

11501 PAGE SERVICE DR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146
Categories: SAINT LOUIS MO

714 GRAVOIS RD Ste 100 13.8 miles

714 GRAVOIS RD Ste 100
FENTON, MO 63026
Categories: FENTON MO

508 OLD SMIZER MILL RD 14.0 miles

508 OLD SMIZER MILL RD
FENTON, MO 63026
Categories: FENTON MO

317 SALEM PL 14.1 miles

317 SALEM PL
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208
Categories: FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS IL

224 S WOODS MILL RD STE 360 S MED BLDG 15.8 miles

224 S WOODS MILL RD STE 360 S MED BLDG
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MO

1207 THOUVENOT LANE, SUITE 400 16.6 miles

1207 THOUVENOT LANE, SUITE 400
SHILOH, IL 62269
Categories: SHILOH IL

50 MONROE ST 16.7 miles

50 MONROE ST
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
Categories: SAINT CHARLES MO

2023 VADALEBENE DR, SUITE 150 16.9 miles

2023 VADALEBENE DR, SUITE 150
MARYVILLE, IL 62062
Categories: MARYVILLE IL

3619 RICHARDSON SQUARE DR 17.0 miles

3619 RICHARDSON SQUARE DR
ARNOLD, MO 63010
Categories: ARNOLD MO

3613 RICHARDSON SQUARE STE 300 17.0 miles

3613 RICHARDSON SQUARE STE 300
ARNOLD, MO 63010
Categories: ARNOLD MO

900 S CENTRAL AVE 17.1 miles

900 S CENTRAL AVE
ROXANNA, IL 62084
Categories: ROXANNA IL

2136 Vadalabene Dr Ste A, 17.1 miles

2136 Vadalabene Dr Ste A,
Maryville, IL 62062
Categories: Maryville IL

102 ROTTINGHAM, STE 2 17.6 miles

102 ROTTINGHAM, STE 2
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
Categories: EDWARDSVILLE IL

1181 S STATE ROUTE 157 17.7 miles

1181 S STATE ROUTE 157
EDWARDSVILLE, IL 62025
Categories: EDWARDSVILLE IL

16091 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD STE 150 17.7 miles

16091 SWINGLEY RIDGE RD STE 150
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MO

15421 CLAYTON RD STE 301 17.7 miles

15421 CLAYTON RD STE 301
BALLWIN, MO 63011
Categories: BALLWIN MO

325 MADISON AVE 17.8 miles

325 MADISON AVE
WOOD RIVER, IL 62095
Categories: WOOD RIVER IL

2101 COLLIER CORPORATE PKWY 18.0 miles

2101 COLLIER CORPORATE PKWY
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303
Categories: SAINT CHARLES MO

15620 MANCHESTER RD 18.1 miles

15620 MANCHESTER RD
ELLISVILLE, MO 63011
Categories: ELLISVILLE MO

2621 RAYMOND DR 18.3 miles

2621 RAYMOND DR
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301
Categories: SAINT CHARLES MO

1794 ZUMBEHL RD 18.5 miles

1794 ZUMBEHL RD
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63303
Categories: SAINT CHARLES MO

233 CLARKSON RD 18.8 miles

233 CLARKSON RD
ELLISVILLE, MO 63011
Categories: ELLISVILLE MO

17300 N Outer 40 Ste 104, 19.7 miles

17300 N Outer 40 Ste 104,
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Categories: Chesterfield MO

400 FOUNTAIN LAKES BLVD 20.4 miles

400 FOUNTAIN LAKES BLVD
ST CHARLES, MO 63301
Categories: ST CHARLES MO

509 HAMACHER, STE 200B 20.5 miles

509 HAMACHER, STE 200B
WATERLOO, IL 62298
Categories: WATERLOO IL

509 Hamacher St Ste 201, 20.5 miles

509 Hamacher St Ste 201,
Waterloo, IL 62298
Categories: Waterloo IL

509 HAMACHER ST STE 103 20.6 miles

509 HAMACHER ST STE 103
WATERLOO, IL 62298
Categories: WATERLOO IL

237b E Center Dr, 20.7 miles

237b E Center Dr,
Alton, IL 62002
Categories: Alton IL

17838 CHESTERFIELD AIRPORT RD 20.9 miles

17838 CHESTERFIELD AIRPORT RD
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MO

1405 JUNGERMANN RD STE B 20.9 miles

1405 JUNGERMANN RD STE B
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
Categories: SAINT PETERS MO

4101 Mexico Rd Ste E, 21.1 miles

4101 Mexico Rd Ste E,
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Categories: Saint Peters MO

60 GAILWOOD DR STE B 21.1 miles

60 GAILWOOD DR STE B
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
Categories: SAINT PETERS MO

205 FIRST EXECUTIVE AVENUE 21.7 miles

205 FIRST EXECUTIVE AVENUE
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
Categories: SAINT PETERS MO

108B NORTHPORT DR ALTON MED, CTR. LOWER LEVEL 22.2 miles

108B NORTHPORT DR ALTON MED, CTR. LOWER LEVEL
ALTON, IL 62002
Categories: ALTON IL

300 SAINT PETERS CENTRE BLVD STE 150 22.3 miles

300 SAINT PETERS CENTRE BLVD STE 150
St. Peters, MO 63376
Categories: St. Peters MO

102 N STATE ST 22.7 miles

102 N STATE ST
FREEBURG, IL 62243
Categories: FREEBURG IL

1051 WOLFRUM RD 22.9 miles

1051 WOLFRUM RD
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63304
Categories: SAINT CHARLES MO

107 PIPER HILL DR STE 100 ST. PETERS CARE CENTER 23.0 miles

107 PIPER HILL DR STE 100 ST. PETERS CARE CENTER
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376
Categories: SAINT PETERS MO

98 The Legends Pkwy Ste 108, 23.0 miles

98 The Legends Pkwy Ste 108,
Eureka, MO 63025
Categories: Eureka MO

623 W. 5TH STREET 23.2 miles

623 W. 5TH STREET
EUREKA, MO 63025
Categories: EUREKA MO

To schedule an alcohol test in St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis, MO locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing St. Louis, MO 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 2017: 308,626 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -11.4%

Population (male): 149,544

Population (female): 159,082

Median Age: 35.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in St. Louis: 88.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.7% for Black residents, 29.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.3% for American Indian residents, 66.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 35.0% for other race residents, 35.1% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (8.6%), American (4.3%), Irish (3.8%), Italian (2.1%), English (1.7%), European (1.3%).

Elevation: 465 feet

Land Area: 61.9 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 63101, 63102, 63103, 63104, 63106, 63107, 63108, 63109, 63110, 63111, 63112, 63113, 63115, 63116, 63118, 63139, 63147

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,441 (it was $27,156 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,913 (it was $16,108 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $141,400 (it was $63,500 in 2000) St. Louis:$141,400MO:$156,700

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