Fort Thomas, KY Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 16,263 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -1.4%

Population (male): 7,793

Median Age: 40.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fort Thomas: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (42.4%), English (10.7%), Irish (10.1%), American (8.3%), European (2.7%), Italian (2.7%).

Elevation: 860 feet

Land Area: 5.67 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 41075

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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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2019 ALEXANDRIA PIKE 2.1 miles

2019 ALEXANDRIA PIKE
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41076
Categories: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS KY

3699 ALEXANDRIA PIKE 3.2 miles

3699 ALEXANDRIA PIKE
COLD SPRING, KY 41076
Categories: COLD SPRING KY

118 W 5TH ST 3.6 miles

118 W 5TH ST
COVINGTON, KY 41011
Categories: COVINGTON KY

4387 WINSTON AVE 4.0 miles

4387 WINSTON AVE
COVINGTON, KY 41015
Categories: COVINGTON KY

219 W 9TH ST 4.3 miles

219 W 9TH ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

7235 Beechmont Ave, 4.8 miles

7235 Beechmont Ave,
Cincinnati, OH 45230
Categories: Cincinnati OH

3802 PAXTON AVE STE 1 4.9 miles

3802 PAXTON AVE STE 1
CINCINNATI, OH 45209
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

1150 W 8TH ST STE 120 5.1 miles

1150 W 8TH ST STE 120
CINCINNATI, OH 45203
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

Five Mile Rd 5.2 miles

Five Mile Rd
CINCINNATI, OH 45255
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

4592 MONTGOMERY RD 5.9 miles

4592 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45212
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

939 DUDLEY PIKE 6.0 miles

939 DUDLEY PIKE
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Categories: EDGEWOOD KY

375 DIXMYTH AVE 7TH FL 6.1 miles

375 DIXMYTH AVE 7TH FL
CINCINNATI, OH 45220
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4623 WESLEY AVE STE C 6.1 miles

4623 WESLEY AVE STE C
CINCINNATI, OH 45212
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5002 RIDGE AVE 6.2 miles

5002 RIDGE AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45209
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

2616 Legends Way Ste B, 7.2 miles

2616 Legends Way Ste B,
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
Categories: Crestview Hills KY

500 THOMAS MORE PKWY #8 7.2 miles

500 THOMAS MORE PKWY #8
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
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500 OHIO PIKE 7.5 miles

500 OHIO PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45255
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200 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR 7.8 miles

200 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
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665 OHIO PIKE 8.3 miles

665 OHIO PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
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3413 DIXIE HWY 9.1 miles

3413 DIXIE HWY
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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4415 AICHOLTZ RD 9.1 miles

4415 AICHOLTZ RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
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DONALDSON HWY 9.2 miles

DONALDSON HWY
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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4452 EASTGATE BLVD STE 101 9.2 miles

4452 EASTGATE BLVD STE 101
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

872 OHIO PIKE 9.3 miles

872 OHIO PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
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G CENTER N KY AIRPORT 9.3 miles

G CENTER N KY AIRPORT
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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1825 AIRPORT EXCHANGE BLVD STE 100 9.6 miles

1825 AIRPORT EXCHANGE BLVD STE 100
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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650 SPRUCEWOOD LN 9.7 miles

650 SPRUCEWOOD LN
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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8634 READING RD 9.8 miles

8634 READING RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45215
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3158 GLENMORE AVE 10.1 miles

3158 GLENMORE AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45211
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5936 GLENWAY AVE 10.2 miles

5936 GLENWAY AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45238
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7370 Turfway Rd Ste 170, 10.7 miles

7370 Turfway Rd Ste 170,
Florence, KY 41042
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4767 N BEND RD 10.7 miles

4767 N BEND RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45211
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3328 WESTBOURNE DR 10.9 miles

3328 WESTBOURNE DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45248
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2446 KIPLING AVE 11.0 miles

2446 KIPLING AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
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9030 MONTGOMERY RD 11.1 miles

9030 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
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5920 COLERAIN AVE 11.3 miles

5920 COLERAIN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
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83 POWHATTON DR 11.3 miles

83 POWHATTON DR
MILFORD, OH 45150
Categories: MILFORD OH

9275 MONTGOMERY RD, STE 150 11.4 miles

9275 MONTGOMERY RD, STE 150
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

935 STATE ROUTE 28 11.6 miles

935 STATE ROUTE 28
MILFORD, OH 45150
Categories: MILFORD OH

9549 MONTGOMERY RD STE 100 11.8 miles

9549 MONTGOMERY RD STE 100
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

2475 W Galbraith Rd Ste B, 12.0 miles

2475 W Galbraith Rd Ste B,
Cincinnati, OH 45239
Categories: Cincinnati OH

10095 INVESTMENT WAY 12.1 miles

10095 INVESTMENT WAY
FLORENCE, KY 41042
Categories: FLORENCE KY

8820 BANKERS ST 12.2 miles

8820 BANKERS ST
FLORENCE, KY 41042
Categories: FLORENCE KY

10475 Reading Rd, 12.5 miles

10475 Reading Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Categories: Cincinnati OH

8174 MALL RD 12.6 miles

8174 MALL RD
FLORENCE, KY 41042
Categories: FLORENCE KY

8459 COLERAIN AVE 12.8 miles

8459 COLERAIN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

10575 SPRINGFIELD PIKE 12.9 miles

10575 SPRINGFIELD PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45215
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8460 US HIGHWAY 42 13.1 miles

8460 US HIGHWAY 42
FLORENCE, KY 41042
Categories: FLORENCE KY

974 STATE ROUTE 28 STE B 13.2 miles

974 STATE ROUTE 28 STE B
MILFORD, OH 45150
Categories: MILFORD OH

10500 MONTGOMERY RD 13.5 miles

10500 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

10600 Montgomery Rd Ste 302, 13.6 miles

10600 Montgomery Rd Ste 302,
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Categories: Cincinnati OH

1068 STATE ROUTE 28 13.7 miles

1068 STATE ROUTE 28
MILFORD, OH 45150
Categories: MILFORD OH

PO BOX 718 14.0 miles

PO BOX 718
HEBRON, KY 41048
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2091 N BEND RD 14.2 miles

2091 N BEND RD
HEBRON, KY 41048
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2884 E KEMPER RD 14.5 miles

2884 E KEMPER RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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4015 EXECUTIVE PARK DR STE 115 14.9 miles

4015 EXECUTIVE PARK DR STE 115
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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3801 HAUCK RD 15.1 miles

3801 HAUCK RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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360 GLENSPRINGS DR 15.2 miles

360 GLENSPRINGS DR
SPRINGDALE, OH 45246
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11818 Springfield Pike, 15.2 miles

11818 Springfield Pike,
Springdale, OH 45246
Categories: Springdale OH

1104 KEMPER MEADOW DR 15.6 miles

1104 KEMPER MEADOW DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45240
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

12029 SHERATON LN 15.6 miles

12029 SHERATON LN
CINCINNATI, OH 45246
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

1320 KEMPER MEADOW DR STE 200 15.7 miles

1320 KEMPER MEADOW DR STE 200
CINCINNATI, OH 45240
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

4362 MULHAUSER RD 16.8 miles

4362 MULHAUSER RD
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
Categories: FAIRFIELD OH

6592 SOSNA DR 17.1 miles

6592 SOSNA DR
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
Categories: FAIRFIELD OH

9313 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Suite 130 17.4 miles

9313 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Suite 130
Mason, OH 45040
Categories: Mason OH

625 CHESTNUT DR STE 106 17.6 miles

625 CHESTNUT DR STE 106
WALTON, KY 41094
Categories: WALTON KY

Fairfield Executive Center 18.2 miles

Fairfield Executive Center
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
Categories: FAIRFIELD OH

8216 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD 144 18.9 miles

8216 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD 144
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069
Categories: WEST CHESTER OH

780 NILLES RD B 19.1 miles

780 NILLES RD B
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
Categories: FAIRFIELD OH

7450 Mason - Montgomery Road 19.2 miles

7450 Mason - Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
Categories: Mason OH

7450 MASON MONTGOMERY RD 19.2 miles

7450 MASON MONTGOMERY RD
MASON, OH 45040
Categories: MASON OH

7345 KINGSGATE WAY 19.6 miles

7345 KINGSGATE WAY
WESTCHESTER, OH 45069
Categories: WESTCHESTER OH

4201 AERO DR 20.1 miles

4201 AERO DR
MASON, OH 45040
Categories: MASON OH

6158 GLENNSBURY CT 20.1 miles

6158 GLENNSBURY CT
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069
Categories: WEST CHESTER OH

721 READING RD 20.2 miles

721 READING RD
MASON, OH 45040
Categories: MASON OH

7324 YANKEE RD STE B 21.1 miles

7324 YANKEE RD STE B
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044
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587 E EADS PKWY 21.4 miles

587 E EADS PKWY
LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
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8500 BILSTEIN BLVD 21.8 miles

8500 BILSTEIN BLVD
HAMILTON, OH 45015
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2449 ROSS MILLVILLE RD 22.2 miles

2449 ROSS MILLVILLE RD
HAMILTON, OH 45013
Categories: HAMILTON OH

10450 NEW HAVEN RD 22.4 miles

10450 NEW HAVEN RD
HARRISON, OH 45030
Categories: HARRISON OH

4125 HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN RD 23.5 miles

4125 HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN RD
HAMILTON, OH 45011
Categories: HAMILTON OH

600 WILSON CREEK RD 23.6 miles

600 WILSON CREEK RD
LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
Categories: LAWRENCEBURG IN

1010 CEREAL AVE STE 100 24.4 miles

1010 CEREAL AVE STE 100
HAMILTON, OH 45013
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630 EATON AVE 24.4 miles

630 EATON AVE
HAMILTON, OH 45013
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Important Information (Beware)

Some companies offering DNA Testing may sell cheap / INEXPENSIVE, in-home or laboratory DNA kits. Please be aware that these types of DNA testing products cannot be used in a court proceeding FOR paternity, immigration or family relationship determinations.

Accredited Drug Testing only utilizes certified DNA collection specialists at our Fort Thomas, KY DNA Testing Centers and AABB certified laboratories for DNA Testing which the test results may be utilized in child custody, child support, paternity or any other legal proceeding.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities nationwide and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities, Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate and schedule all of the DNA tests to ensure that all parties are accommodated in a convenient manner. As an example, if the mother and child are in one city, but the alleged father is in another, we will contact all parties to schedule the DNA test at a convenient location and time and report the results back to the authorized parties.

Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

When scheduling a DNA test regardless of the purpose, Accredited Drug Testing recommends always utilizing a legal DNA test procedure for current or future use. A legal DNA test has very specific Chain of Custody test procedures which ensures that the DNA test results can be used in a legal proceeding. A non-legal DNA test will provide the results, but cannot be used in any type of legal matter. When conducting a legal DNA test all parties must present a valid form of identification, photographs will be taken of all parties, legal guardian documentation and or birth certificates of any minor children may be required. These procedures for a legal DNA test ensure that should the DNA test results be used in a legal proceeding, the chain of custody is carefully followed and no challenge to the results can be successfully made, that's why it's always best to schedule a legal DNA test.

Accredited Drug Testing Recognized For DNA Expertise

Recently, Accredited Drug Testing and our company President and CEO, James A. Greer was consulted by the National Enquirer magazine regarding the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Mr.Greer's comments were included in both the September 12th, 2016 edition and the January 2nd, 2017 edition of the National Enquirer.

Please note - Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. only utilizes American Association of Blood Bank (AABB) certified laboratories for DNA relationship testing. The AABB accreditation is the highest national standard applied to DNA testing laboratories.

Any DNA test which is conducted by a non- AABB laboratory will not be accepted in a court of law. Home kits and other types of non- AABB DNA testing, while inexpensive/cheap, are not reliable and will not be permitted in a legal proceeding.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, applies the highest standard to the entire DNA testing process, from the DNA specimen collection, to the chain of custody, the laboratory analysis and the confidential results reporting.

To schedule a DNA Test or for more information including fees, Please call (800) 221-4291

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DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

  • Birth Certificate Modification
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Adoption
  • Wills/Insurance
  • Immigration

DNA Paternity Testing

A DNA test for paternity purposes determines the biological father of a child. Every human inherits specific DNA from both biological parents, half from the mother and half from the father. A DNA test examines a child's DNA pattern with that of an alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing an AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing may be stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress-Free.

When administering a DNA test to a child/minor, the legal guardian must be present and provide authorization for the DNA test to be conducted. The legal guardian can be the mother, father or other natural or court ordered person who has legal decision making authority over the minor child.

DNA Immigration Testing

DNA testing can be used for reasons relating to immigration and the biological relationship between a petitioner and affiliated individual. DNA immigration testing can be used for paternity tests, Maternity tests, sibling relationship and other purposes required by the U.S Department of State. Accredited Drug Testing will coordinate the entire process, including scheduling the DNA test for parties located in the United States and forward the DNA collection kit to the U.S Embassy located in a foreign country where the other party is located. Once the DNA collection has occurred at one of our testing centers in the U.S and at the U.S Embassy where the other parties are located, Accredited Drug Testing will ensure that all specimens are sent to the lab for DNA testing and provide the results once the AABB laboratory has analyzed the DNA test.

What is a DNA test?

A DNA test is a procedure to determine if exact biological characteristics exist in one person's DNA and those exact same DNA characteristics in another person's DNA makeup. As humans each of us contains different DNA makeup however, parents and children have the same DNA, siblings from the same parents have the same DNA and grandparents have the same DNA as grandchildren. A DNA test is a non-intrusive procedure usually utilizing an oral swab from all parties, which then follows a specific chain of custody process in which the oral swab specimens are sent to a certified and accredited AABB laboratory. The Laboratory that analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

How to schedule a DNA Test?

It's simple, contact Accredited Drug Testing at (800)221-4291, and provide various information including the city you wish to take the DNA test, who will be taking the DNA test, mother, child and alleged father. When the parties are available to take the DNA test (Accredited Drug Testing will schedule the appointment with each available party). Once the results are received from the AABB laboratory Accredited Drug Testing will forward the results by email and U.S Mail (Hard Copy) to all authorized parties.

How long does it take for DNA test results?

Once all parties have completed the DNA test collection, the specimens are immediately sent to the certified AABB laboratory and results are usually available within 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing

We come to you!, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site/mobile DNA testing at your home, office, hospital or other location. (Additional on-site fees may apply)

More DNA Testing FAQ

What is paternity?

Paternity means fatherhood. Paternity is established when a paternity testing laboratory uses genetic testing methods / DNA test, to demonstrate to a legal standard, that an alleged father is the biological father. Paternity is disproved when these same methods and standards demonstrate that an alleged father is not the biological father.

What is DNA testing?

DNA testing refers to the process of examining an individual's DNA markers for the purpose of genetic human identification and for determining the relationship between two people.

How accurate is DNA-Based paternity testing?

The DNA profiling method is an extremely accurate genetic testing method. It can absolutely determine if the man is not the biological father and reliably exclude him. DNA profiling can establish that the alleged father is the child's biological father with a probability of paternity of 99.99% or higher. Each year many individual clients, child support offices, attorneys, judges, and physicians choose Genetic Profiles as their source for information, guidance and testing services in order to determine paternity.

Are the results admissible in court?

Yes. The laboratory follows a strict chain-of-custody procedure which allows for court/legal admissibility.

Is the Lab accredited? Are the results reliable?

The DNA testing laboratory used by Genetic Profiles is accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks(AABB)for the purpose of performing paternity (parentage) tests. Your paternity test will be processed by highly skilled and trained laboratory technicians. Every test is evaluated by a Ph.D. scientist with several years specializing in DNA genetic testing.

How long does it take to receive results from the paternity test?

It typically takes about 3-4 working days to complete the testing. In cases where the mother's sample is not included or when an abnormal/difficult sample is used, testing may require more time.

Are the paternity test results confidential?

Yes, The DNA test results are strictly confidential. They are released only to the adult persons who were tested and, as requested, to their authorized agents (e.g. attorneys).

How does DNA paternity testing work?

DNA analysis, which has proven to be a major advance in the field of paternity testing, involves the direct examination of the genetic material that a child inherited from its biological parents. DNA is located throughout the human body and in the same identical form. Thus, DNA in blood is the same as that in skin, cheek lining, muscle, bone, teeth and various other tissues. The DNA of a person is fully established at conception and remains totally constant throughout life. During the paternity testing process, the genetic characteristics of the child are first compared to those of its mother. Those characteristics in the child that cannot be found in the mother have been inherited from the biological father. If the tested man (alleged father) does not have the genetic characteristics necessary to be the biological father of the child, he is excluded. If the tested man's DNA does contain those genetic characteristics, then the probability that this man is the true biological father is calculated and reported by the laboratory.

What are some of the reasons DNA testing is conducted?

There are many legal and personal reasons that require DNA testing. Some of the more common include:

  • peace of mind
  • family medical concerns
  • child support
  • custody
  • adoption
  • citizenship/immigration
  • inheritance/benefits (social security, insurance, etc.)
  • crime scene analysis (forensic testing)

Can I do anything to alter the results of the test?

No, you can not alter the results of a test. Medication, drugs, alcohol, food, age or lifestyle cannot alter the DNA pattern within an individual.

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

DNA Testing

DNA testing, also known as genetic testing, involves examining an individual's DNA to identify genetic differences or mutations that may be indicative of certain conditions or diseases. It is a powerful tool used in a variety of contexts, from medical diagnostics and forensic analysis to genealogy and ancestry exploration.

Types of DNA Tests

  • Diagnostic Testing: Used to confirm or rule out a specific genetic disorder. It is often conducted when a particular condition is suspected based on physical symptoms.
  • Carrier Testing: This type of test is useful for individuals who may carry a gene for a genetic disorder. It is particularly important for couples considering starting a family.
  • Prenatal Testing: Performed during pregnancy to assess the health of a fetus. It can detect conditions like Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, or other genetic disorders.
  • Forensic Testing: Used in legal contexts to identify individuals in criminal cases or to settle disputes in paternity cases.
  • Ancestry Testing: Provides insights into one's ethnic background and genealogical roots. This test can help individuals understand their family history and origins.

Applications of DNA Testing

  1. Medical Diagnosis: Helps in diagnosing genetic diseases and conditions, allowing for targeted treatment plans.
  2. Paternity and Family Relationship Analysis: Determines biological relationships between individuals, often used in custody cases and inheritance claims.
  3. Personalized Medicine: Assists in selecting the most effective therapies based on an individual’s genetic profile.
  4. Crime Solving: Aids law enforcement in identifying suspects or victims using genetic evidence.

Advantages of DNA Testing

DNA testing provides several benefits:

  • Accurate Diagnosis: Enhances the accuracy of medical diagnoses and the efficacy of treatment strategies.
  • Early Detection: Facilitates the early detection of predispositions to diseases, potentially leading to preventative measures or early interventions.
  • Family Planning: Offers critical information for prospective parents concerning genetic disorders that could be passed on to offspring.

Limitations and Ethical Considerations

Despite its many applications, DNA testing raises important ethical and privacy concerns:

  • Privacy Concerns: Handling and protection of genetic data is critical as it contains sensitive information about an individual’s health and predisposition to diseases.
  • Potential for Discrimination: There is a risk of genetic discrimination by employers or insurers based on an individual’s genetic information.
  • Emotional Impact: The results from DNA testing can have significant emotional implications for individuals and families, particularly when revealing unexpected or distressing information.

In conclusion, while DNA testing offers profound insights into genetics and has transformative potential across various fields, it must be approached with caution, respecting ethical standards and privacy laws to safeguard individuals’ rights and well-being.

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Local Area Info: Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Fort Thomas is a home rule-class city in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States, on the southern bank of the Ohio River and the site of an 1890 US Army post. The population was 16,325 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Campbell County and it is officially part of the Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky metropolitan area.

Evidence suggests that on or around 1749, prior to settlement by Europeans, a large battle occurred between a band of Cherokee Native Americans and victorious Miami tribe and Shawnee tribe Native Americans in what is now the city of Fort Thomas. As many as 600 graves of slain warriors have been unearthed by archeologists there; although the battleground area has been thoroughly combed for artifacts and remains over the years, it is still not uncommon to find arrowheads and other artifacts from the past while gardening or hiking the woods and streambeds throughout the city. In 1887, a site was needed to house a United States Army post to replace Newport Barracks located in the adjoining city of Newport, Kentucky. Built in 1803, Newport Barracks replaced the smaller Fort Washington, located across the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio. That army post was located at the junction of the Licking and Ohio Rivers, but it was prone to flooding and flooded numerous times during the early 1880s. A new, less flood prone location was sought.

General Philip Sheridan personally selected 11 acres (4.5 ha) of the city and dubbed the area the Highlands, predicting it to become the "West Point of the West." The new post was named Fort Thomas in honor of General George Henry Thomas.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 16,263 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -1.4%

Population (male): 7,793

Median Age: 40.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fort Thomas: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (42.4%), English (10.7%), Irish (10.1%), American (8.3%), European (2.7%), Italian (2.7%).

Elevation: 860 feet

Land Area: 5.67 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 41075

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