Sun, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 502 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.6%

Population (female): 270

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $732.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Sun: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Elevation: 68 feet

Land Area: 4.32 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $39,091 (it was $25,833 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,033 (it was $12,391 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $134,845 (it was $50,300 in 2000) Sun:$134,845LA:$162,500

Races:
      White alone - 389 - 82.8%
      Black alone - 60 - 12.8%
      Hispanic - 9 - 1.9%
      Two or more races - 6 - 1.3%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 2 - 0.4%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.2%

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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 Sun, LA

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Sun, LA 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 Sun, LA locations and most Sun, LA 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.

1415 AVENUE F 8.0 miles

1415 AVENUE F
BOGALUSA, LA 70427
Categories: BOGALUSA LA

815 Avenue F Ste D 8.6 miles

815 Avenue F Ste D
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Categories: Bogalusa LA

712 WILLIS AVE 9.3 miles

712 WILLIS AVE
BOGALUSA, LA 70427
Categories: BOGALUSA LA

216 MEMPHIS ST 9.8 miles

216 MEMPHIS ST
BOGALUSA, LA 70427
Categories: BOGALUSA LA

6941 HIGHWAY 11 STE A 14.2 miles

6941 HIGHWAY 11 STE A
CARRIERE, MS 39426
Categories: CARRIERE MS

6 SIEBENKITTEL CIR STE M 15.3 miles

6 SIEBENKITTEL CIR STE M
CARRIERE, MS 39426
Categories: CARRIERE MS

422 Memorial Blvd 16.2 miles

422 Memorial Blvd
Picayune, MS 39466
Categories: Picayune MS

1702 HIGHWAY 11 N STE A 16.6 miles

1702 HIGHWAY 11 N STE A
PICAYUNE, MS 39466
Categories: PICAYUNE MS

2274 HIGHWAY 43 S 17.5 miles

2274 HIGHWAY 43 S
PICAYUNE, MS 39466
Categories: PICAYUNE MS

706 W 15th Ave, 17.5 miles

706 W 15th Ave,
Covington, LA 70433
Categories: Covington LA

360 Emerald Forest Blvd Suite H 17.7 miles

360 Emerald Forest Blvd Suite H
Covington, LA 70433
Categories: Covington LA

360 EMERALD FOREST BLVD STE H 17.8 miles

360 EMERALD FOREST BLVD STE H
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Categories: COVINGTON LA

1202 S TYLER ST 17.9 miles

1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Categories: COVINGTON LA

71380 HIGHWAY 21 STE 102 18.5 miles

71380 HIGHWAY 21 STE 102
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Categories: COVINGTON LA

711 RIVERSIDE DR 19.7 miles

711 RIVERSIDE DR
FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
Categories: FRANKLINTON LA

16300 HIGHWAY 1085 20.1 miles

16300 HIGHWAY 1085
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Categories: COVINGTON LA

67252 INDUSTRY LN 20.1 miles

67252 INDUSTRY LN
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Categories: COVINGTON LA

1111 Greengate Drive 20.2 miles

1111 Greengate Drive
Covington, LA 70433
Categories: Covington LA

1006 WASHINGTON ST 20.3 miles

1006 WASHINGTON ST
FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
Categories: FRANKLINTON LA

1940A WASHINGTON ST 20.3 miles

1940A WASHINGTON ST
FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
Categories: FRANKLINTON LA

12 MEDICAL PLAZA BLVD 20.7 miles

12 MEDICAL PLAZA BLVD
PICAYUNE, MS 39466
Categories: PICAYUNE MS

2330 N CAUSEWAY BLVD 21.0 miles

2330 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
Categories: MANDEVILLE LA

4244 Highway 22, 21.1 miles

4244 Highway 22,
Mandeville, LA 70471
Categories: Mandeville LA

4430 HIGHWAY 22 21.2 miles

4430 HIGHWAY 22
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
Categories: MANDEVILLE LA

211 W CA-- USEWAY APPROACH 22.0 miles

211 W CA-- USEWAY APPROACH
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
Categories: MANDEVILLE LA

73015 HIGHWAY 25 STE A 22.8 miles

73015 HIGHWAY 25 STE A
COVINGTON, LA 70435
Categories: COVINGTON LA

61335 ROCK RD 22.8 miles

61335 ROCK RD
LACOMBE, LA 70445
Categories: LACOMBE LA

985 ROBERT BLVD STE 101 25.9 miles

985 ROBERT BLVD STE 101
SLIDELL, LA 70458
Categories: SLIDELL LA

700 GA-- USE BLVD STE 102 26.3 miles

700 GA-- USE BLVD STE 102
SLIDELL, LA 70458
Categories: SLIDELL LA

740 Gause Blvd, 26.3 miles

740 Gause Blvd,
Slidell, LA 70458
Categories: Slidell LA

1001 GAUSE BLVD 26.4 miles

1001 GAUSE BLVD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
Categories: SLIDELL LA

1520 GAUSE BLVD 26.7 miles

1520 GAUSE BLVD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
Categories: SLIDELL LA

100 MEDICAL CENTER DR 26.7 miles

100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
SLIDELL, LA 70461
Categories: SLIDELL LA

370 Gateway Dr Ste B, 26.8 miles

370 Gateway Dr Ste B,
Slidell, LA 70461
Categories: Slidell LA

2375 GAUSE BLVD E 26.9 miles

2375 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
Categories: SLIDELL LA

3090 GAUSE BLVD E STE 209 27.0 miles

3090 GAUSE BLVD E STE 209
SLIDELL, LA 70461
Categories: SLIDELL LA

1050 FRONT ST 27.5 miles

1050 FRONT ST
SLIDELL, LA 70458
Categories: SLIDELL LA

16230 HIGHWAY 603 STE G 30.9 miles

16230 HIGHWAY 603 STE G
KILN, MS 39556
Categories: KILN MS

18261 ESTERBROOK RD 34.6 miles

18261 ESTERBROOK RD
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
Categories: PONCHATOULA LA

1735 1/2 SW RAILROAD AVE 35.0 miles

1735 1/2 SW RAILROAD AVE
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

42078 VETERANS AVE STE C 35.3 miles

42078 VETERANS AVE STE C
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

1109 C M FAGAN DRIVE SUITE J 35.9 miles

1109 C M FAGAN DRIVE SUITE J
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

1320 N MORRISON BLVD STE 106 35.9 miles

1320 N MORRISON BLVD STE 106
HAMMOND, LA 70401
Categories: HAMMOND LA

3068 PORT AND HARBOR DR 36.0 miles

3068 PORT AND HARBOR DR
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Categories: BAY ST LOUIS MS

603 HIGHWAY 90 STE 2 36.1 miles

603 HIGHWAY 90 STE 2
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520
Categories: BAY SAINT LOUIS MS

108 N MYRTLE ST 36.3 miles

108 N MYRTLE ST
AMITE, LA 70422
Categories: AMITE LA

1445 South Morrison Boulevard, 36.4 miles

1445 South Morrison Boulevard,
Hammond, LA 70403
Categories: Hammond LA

1900 S MORRISON BLVD 36.5 miles

1900 S MORRISON BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

4540 SHEPHERD SQ 36.6 miles

4540 SHEPHERD SQ
DIAMONDHEAD, MS 39525
Categories: DIAMONDHEAD MS

4402 E ALOHA DR STE 16 36.8 miles

4402 E ALOHA DR STE 16
DIAMONDHEAD, MS 39525
Categories: DIAMONDHEAD MS

301 WALNUT ST 36.8 miles

301 WALNUT ST
AMITE, LA 70422
Categories: AMITE LA

309 WALNUT ST STE A 36.8 miles

309 WALNUT ST STE A
AMITE, LA 70422
Categories: AMITE LA

17000 KAPALAMA RD 37.0 miles

17000 KAPALAMA RD
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS 39571
Categories: PASS CHRISTIAN MS

12085 HIGHWAY 603 38.4 miles

12085 HIGHWAY 603
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
Categories: BAY ST LOUIS MS

291A SAINT PAUL RD 39.1 miles

291A SAINT PAUL RD
TYLERTOWN, MS 39667
Categories: TYLERTOWN MS

308 HIGHWAY 90 STE I 39.6 miles

308 HIGHWAY 90 STE I
WAVELAND, MS 39576
Categories: WAVELAND MS

149 DRINKWATER RD 39.7 miles

149 DRINKWATER RD
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520
Categories: BAY SAINT LOUIS MS

130 HIGHLAND PKWY 40.2 miles

130 HIGHLAND PKWY
PICAYUNE, MS 39466
Categories: PICAYUNE MS

62 HIGHWAY 587 40.4 miles

62 HIGHWAY 587
FOXWORTH, MS 39483
Categories: FOXWORTH MS

19115 FLORIDA BLVD 41.7 miles

19115 FLORIDA BLVD
ALBANY, LA 70711
Categories: ALBANY LA

502 BROAD ST 41.7 miles

502 BROAD ST
COLUMBIA, MS 39429
Categories: COLUMBIA MS

1560 SUMRALL RD 42.2 miles

1560 SUMRALL RD
COLUMBIA, MS 39429
Categories: COLUMBIA MS

8080 CROWDER BLVD STE C 42.4 miles

8080 CROWDER BLVD STE C
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E 42.9 miles

7240 CROWDER BLVD STE 300-E
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

10000 I 10 SERVICE RD 43.5 miles

10000 I 10 SERVICE RD
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

6305 Elysian Fields Avenue, Suite 302 44.3 miles

6305 Elysian Fields Avenue, Suite 302
New Orleans, LA 70122
Categories: New Orleans LA

101 WEEMS ST 44.8 miles

101 WEEMS ST
PURVIS, MS 39475
Categories: PURVIS MS

3117 7TH ST 46.2 miles

3117 7TH ST
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

1506 Harris Ave 46.3 miles

1506 Harris Ave
MCCOMB, MS 39648
Categories: MCCOMB MS

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S 46.5 miles

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4200 HOUMA BLVD 46.9 miles

4200 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101 47.3 miles

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4701 BURKE DR 47.4 miles

4701 BURKE DR
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303 47.4 miles

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C 47.4 miles

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210 47.4 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203 47.4 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 47.6 miles

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70002
Categories: Metairie LA

3100 HOUMA BLVD 47.7 miles

3100 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100 47.8 miles

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

618 N CARROLLTON AVE 47.9 miles

618 N CARROLLTON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

4713 UTICA ST 47.9 miles

4713 UTICA ST
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING 47.9 miles

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

9001 PATRICIA ST STE 116 48.1 miles

9001 PATRICIA ST STE 116
CHALMETTE, LA 70043
Categories: CHALMETTE LA

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210 48.2 miles

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210
Metairie, LA 70001
Categories: Metairie LA

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225 48.3 miles

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

708 W Esplanade Ave 48.4 miles

708 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

8050 W JUDGE PEREZ DR STE 1300 48.4 miles

8050 W JUDGE PEREZ DR STE 1300
CHALMETTE, LA 70043
Categories: CHALMETTE LA

1434 CENTRAL AVE E 48.5 miles

1434 CENTRAL AVE E
WIGGINS, MS 39577
Categories: WIGGINS MS

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309 48.6 miles

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

2714 CANAL ST STE 102 48.6 miles

2714 CANAL ST STE 102
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2532 TULANE AVE 48.9 miles

2532 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1716 CLEVELAND AVE 49.0 miles

1716 CLEVELAND AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2714 DELAWARE AVE 49.0 miles

2714 DELAWARE AVE
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

303 W JUDGE PEREZ DR 49.0 miles

303 W JUDGE PEREZ DR
CHALMETTE, LA 70043
Categories: CHALMETTE LA

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD 49.1 miles

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

12207 HIGHWAY 49 49.2 miles

12207 HIGHWAY 49
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Categories: GULFPORT MS

12207 Highway 49, Suite 30 49.2 miles

12207 Highway 49, Suite 30
Gulfport, MS 39503
Categories: Gulfport MS

16197 LANDON RD STE B 49.2 miles

16197 LANDON RD STE B
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Categories: GULFPORT MS

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970 49.2 miles

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

318 BARONNE ST 49.3 miles

318 BARONNE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040 49.4 miles

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

12004 MOBILE AVE 49.4 miles

12004 MOBILE AVE
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Categories: GULFPORT MS

15444 DEDEAUX RD STE B 49.6 miles

15444 DEDEAUX RD STE B
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Categories: GULFPORT MS

750 CAMP ST 49.7 miles

750 CAMP ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

900 MAGAZINE ST 49.8 miles

900 MAGAZINE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

To schedule an alcohol test in Sun, LA 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 Sun, LA 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 Sun, LA locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Sun, LA 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: Sun

The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, with internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field via a dynamo process. It is by far the most important source of energy for life on Earth. Its diameter is about 1.39 million kilometers (864,000 miles), or 109 times that of Earth, and its mass is about 330,000 times that of Earth. It accounts for about 99.86% of the total mass of the Solar System. Roughly three quarters of the Sun's mass consists of hydrogen (~73%); the rest is mostly helium (~25%), with much smaller quantities of heavier elements, including oxygen, carbon, neon, and iron.

The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) based on its spectral class. As such, it is informally and not completely accurately referred to as a yellow dwarf (its light is closer to white than yellow). It formed approximately 4.6 billion[a] years ago from the gravitational collapse of matter within a region of a large molecular cloud. Most of this matter gathered in the center, whereas the rest flattened into an orbiting disk that became the Solar System. The central mass became so hot and dense that it eventually initiated nuclear fusion in its core. It is thought that almost all stars form by this process.

The Sun is roughly middle-aged; it has not changed dramatically for more than four billion[a] years, and will remain fairly stable for more than another five billion years. It currently fuses about 600 million tons of hydrogen into helium every second, converting 4 million tons of matter into energy every second as a result. This energy, which can take between 10,000 and 170,000 years to escape from its core, is the source of the Sun's light and heat. In about 5 billion years, when hydrogen fusion in its core has diminished to the point at which the Sun is no longer in hydrostatic equilibrium, its core will undergo a marked increase in density and temperature while its outer layers expand to eventually become a red giant. It is calculated that the Sun will become sufficiently large to engulf the current orbits of Mercury and Venus, and render Earth uninhabitable. After this, it will shed its outer layers and become a dense type of cooling star known as a white dwarf, and no longer produce energy by fusion, but still glow and give off heat from its previous fusion.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 502 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.6%

Population (female): 270

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $732.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Sun: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders:

Elevation: 68 feet

Land Area: 4.32 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $39,091 (it was $25,833 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $29,033 (it was $12,391 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $134,845 (it was $50,300 in 2000) Sun:$134,845LA:$162,500

Races:
      White alone - 389 - 82.8%
      Black alone - 60 - 12.8%
      Hispanic - 9 - 1.9%
      Two or more races - 6 - 1.3%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 2 - 0.4%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.2%

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