Newton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 40,358

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,754.

Poverty (breakdown): (2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.0% for Black residents, 9.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.3% for other race residents, 3.9% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 100 feet

Land Area: 18.1 square miles.

Population Density:

In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls. Snuff, chocolate, glue, paper and other products were produced in these small mills but, according to Muir, the water power available in Newton was not sufficient to turn Newton into a manufacturing city, although it was, beginning in 1902, the home of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, the maker of the Stanley Steamer.

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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)

DNA Testing

DNA Testing Newton

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc (ADT) provides DNA testing Newton using certified DNA collection specialists and nationally accredited AABB Laboratories for all DNA testing Newton needs which will insure the highest accuracy for DNA testing Newton results. DNA testing Newton centers are usually located within minutes of your home or office and the entire process to schedule and conduct a DNA test is Fast, Easy and Confidential.

To schedule a DNA testing Newton location call (800) 221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing in all cities throughout the State and in the event the parties for the DNA test are located in different cities or States, 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.

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DNA testing Newton centers are available to assist you in finding the answers you need, call (800)221-4291 to schedule a DNA test appointment.

The Accredited Drug Testing, DNA testing Newton staff are committed to providing convenient, compassionate and confidential DNA testing Newton services which will give you personalized customer service and will assist you in making these very important decisions, Call (800)221-4291 and speak to a DNA specialist.

Legal or NON-Legal DNA Tests

At times persons in need of a DNA test will look for the cheapest method or a home DNA kit, however a cheap or "do it yourself" DNA test many times are not accurate or will stand a legal challenge or can successfully defend a legal challenge in a court of law. Not all laboratory's or DNA testing centers are equal. Accredited Drug Testing only uses DNA testing Newton qualified and certified testing centers and nationally recognized DNA testing Newton laboratories.

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 insures 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 insure 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.

DNA testing can be used for the following purposes

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

DNA Paternity Testing Newton

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 a alleged father to determine if the child and the alleged father have the same DNA. Results of a properly administered DNA test utilizing a AABB accredited laboratory are 99.9% accurate. While DNA paternity testing maybe stressful for some parties involved, Accredited Drug Testing is committed to making the entire DNA paternity testing experience, professional, convenient, confidential and Stress Free.

Establishing a biological relationship is important and has many benefits including

  • Medical history for the child
  • Establishing legal, custodial and inheritance claims
  • Enhances the family unit and bond between father and other family members

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 have 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 a 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 than analyzes the DNA specimen and provides the results. DNA test results are 99.9% accurate.

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How to schedule a DNA Testing Newton?

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 in 3-5 business days.

On-Site/Mobile DNA Testing Newton

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)

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 0.9 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 1.2 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 2.9 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 3.0 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
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376 Arsenal Street 3.0 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
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51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 3.0 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

9 HOPE AVE 3.0 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 3.3 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
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922 HIGHLAND AVE 3.3 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

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1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

41 CARLETON RD 3.8 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
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286 NEHOIDEN ST 4.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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358 HARVARD ST 4.3 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 4.3 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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1285 Beacon St 4.6 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1996 CENTRE ST 4.6 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
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124 WESTERN AVE 4.6 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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114 WESTERN AVE 4.6 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 4.7 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 4.8 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

601 Concord Ave 4.9 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 5.0 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 5.3 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

319 Longwood Ave, 5.3 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

12 EVERETT ST 5.5 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

Onsite Only #1 5.7 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 5.9 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 6.1 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 6.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 6.3 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 6.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 6.4 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 6.8 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

37 MANNING ST 7.3 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 7.4 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 7.5 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

92 HIGH ST 7.5 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 7.8 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 8.0 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

101 STATION LNDG 8.1 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

190 N MAIN ST 8.1 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

35 BEDFORD ST 8.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 8.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

20 S BORDER RD 8.3 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 8.4 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 8.9 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 9.0 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

219 CENTRE ST 9.3 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 9.5 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 9.8 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

7 FRANCINE RD 10.3 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 10.6 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 10.6 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

POH on-site only 10.9 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 10.9 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 11.1 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 11.2 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 11.3 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 11.4 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 11.6 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 11.8 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

52 BOW ST 11.9 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 11.9 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

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600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 12.0 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

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500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

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165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 12.2 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

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10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

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7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

21 SCHOOL ST 12.4 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

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52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

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16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

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485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

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48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

759 GRANITE ST 13.2 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

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100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

On-site only 13.5 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

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250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 JOHN RD 13.7 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

7 DEANE ST 14.0 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

371 BROADWAY 14.5 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 14.5 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

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286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

510 BOSTON RD 14.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

81B MAIN ST 15.6 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

66B CONCORD ST 15.7 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 16.1 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

75 Stockwell Dr 16.1 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

28 Newton St 16.3 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 17.1 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 17.1 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 17.2 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

157 UNION ST 17.7 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 17.7 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 18.3 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

5 WINTER ST 18.5 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

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14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 19.1 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

39 Village Square, 19.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

229 Andover Street 19.7 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

10 Commercial St, 19.7 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

345 MAIN ST 19.8 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 20.1 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

42 Washington Street 20.2 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

210 Quincy Ave, 20.5 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
Categories: Brockton MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 20.5 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

700 Rogers Street, 20.6 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

774 SOUTH ST 21.4 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 21.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

160 S MAIN ST 21.5 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 21.6 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

P.O. Box 546 21.6 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 21.8 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

682 DEPOT ST 22.0 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
Categories: NORTH EASTON MA

194 NORTH ST 22.1 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

Onsite Only 22.6 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

1399 WASHINGTON ST 23.0 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

65 MUNROE DR 23.5 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: N ATTLEBORO MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 23.6 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

138 Haverhill St, 23.7 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

160 BUNGAY RD 24.2 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 24.7 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

32 LAURELWOOD DR 24.9 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

200 GROTON RD 24.9 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

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

Overview of DNA Testing

DNA testing is a sophisticated scientific method used to analyze genetic material from an individual to discover genetic information that can influence health, ancestry, and personal characteristics. It has revolutionized fields such as medicine, forensics, and genealogy by providing deep insights into genetic backgrounds and health predispositions.

Common Types of DNA Testing

  • Medical Genetic Testing: Identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins to confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person's chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
  • Ancestral DNA Testing: Analyzes DNA to provide insights into one’s ethnic background and ancestral origins, often revealing geographical and migratory histories of ancestors.
  • Forensic DNA Testing: Focuses on identifying individuals based on their unique genetic makeup for criminal investigations or legal matters such as paternity tests.

Benefits of DNA Testing

DNA testing offers a range of benefits:

  1. Enhanced Medical Understanding: Helps in understanding genetic diseases and can lead to more effective treatment and prevention strategies.
  2. Personal Ancestry Insights: Provides a deeper understanding of one's roots and personal history related to ethnic groups and migration patterns.
  3. Assistance in Forensic Investigations: Essential in solving crimes, identifying perpetrators or victims, and resolving civil disputes.

Challenges and Considerations in DNA Testing

While DNA testing provides valuable insights, it comes with challenges:

  • Ethical Issues: Genetic testing raises ethical questions, particularly concerning privacy, consent, and the right to not know genetic information.
  • Accuracy and Interpretation: Results can sometimes be inconclusive or misinterpreted, requiring careful consideration and potentially further testing.
  • Psychological Impact: Discovering genetic information can be distressing and have significant emotional impacts on individuals and families.

Choosing the Right DNA Test

When considering a DNA test, it is important to:

  1. Select the Appropriate Test: Choose a test that suits your specific needs, whether for health, ancestry, or legal purposes.
  2. Consider Privacy Policies: Understand how your genetic information will be used, stored, and shared.
  3. Seek Professional Guidance: Consult healthcare professionals or genetic counselors to help interpret results accurately and responsibly.

In conclusion, DNA testing offers profound insights but requires careful consideration of ethical issues, potential emotional impacts, and the challenges of dealing with complex genetic information. With the right approach and professional support, it can provide invaluable benefits.

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Local Area Info: Newton, Massachusetts

Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is bordered by Boston's Brighton and West Roxbury neighborhoods to the east and south, respectively, and by the suburb of Brookline to the east, the suburbs of Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley and Needham to the west. Rather than having a single city center, Newton resembles a patchwork of thirteen villages. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.

Newton was settled in 1630 as part of "the newe towne", which was renamed Cambridge in 1638. Roxbury minister John Eliot convinced the Native American people of Nonantum, a sub-tribe of the Massachusett led by a sachem named Waban, to relocate to Natick in 1651, fearing that they would be exploited by colonists. Newton was incorporated as a separate town, known as Cambridge Village, on December 15 1681, then renamed Newtown in 1691, and finally Newton in 1766. It became a city on January 5, 1874. Newton is known as The Garden City.

In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls. Snuff, chocolate, glue, paper and other products were produced in these small mills but, according to Muir, the water power available in Newton was not sufficient to turn Newton into a manufacturing city, although it was, beginning in 1902, the home of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, the maker of the Stanley Steamer.

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Population (male): 40,358

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,754.

Poverty (breakdown): (2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.0% for Black residents, 9.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.3% for other race residents, 3.9% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 100 feet

Land Area: 18.1 square miles.

Population Density:

In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls. Snuff, chocolate, glue, paper and other products were produced in these small mills but, according to Muir, the water power available in Newton was not sufficient to turn Newton into a manufacturing city, although it was, beginning in 1902, the home of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, the maker of the Stanley Steamer.

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