Mather, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 55.5 years

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (24.6%), Italian (21.7%), English (14.8%), German (8.9%), Polish (8.9%), American (8.4%).

Land Area:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,798
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,435
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $106,656 Mather:$106,656PA:$181,200

Races:
      White alone - 709 - 96.2%
      Hispanic - 11 - 1.5%
      Black alone - 8 - 1.1%
      Two or more races - 6 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.4%

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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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DOT Drug Testing Locations Mather, PA

Our Local DOT Drug testing facilities in Mather, PA and the surrounding areas provide DOT Drug Testing, DOT Alcohol Testing, DOT Physicals, Consortium enrollment and other DOT services for Employers, Single operators and all DOT modes that are required to comply with 49 CFR Part 40 in Mather, PA including FMCSA, FTA, FAA, USCG, FRA and PHMSA . Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same-day service is available in most cases.

Scheduling a DOT test is Fast and Easy, call our scheduling department or schedule your test online 24/7

* You must register by phone or online to receive your donor pass/registration prior to proceeding to the testing center.

1895 JEFFERSON RD 2.4 miles

1895 JEFFERSON RD
RICES LANDING, PA 15357
Categories: RICES LANDING PA

135 LOVES HILL EXT 3.5 miles

135 LOVES HILL EXT
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

350 BONAR AVE 5.8 miles

350 BONAR AVE
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD 6.0 miles

2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

35 N PORTER ST 6.2 miles

35 N PORTER ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

501 W HIGH ST 6.9 miles

501 W HIGH ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 8.9 miles

220 GREENE PLZ STE 103
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

220 GREENE PLZ 8.9 miles

220 GREENE PLZ
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Categories: WAYNESBURG PA

125 SIMPSON RD 10.7 miles

125 SIMPSON RD
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
Categories: BROWNSVILLE PA

140 CHURCH ST STE 102 11.1 miles

140 CHURCH ST STE 102
ROGERSVILLE, PA 15359
Categories: ROGERSVILLE PA

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 11.5 miles

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
Categories: BROWNSVILLE PA

7 GLASSWORKS RD 12.5 miles

7 GLASSWORKS RD
GREENSBORO, PA 15338
Categories: GREENSBORO PA

325 MCCLELLANDTOWN RD 16.8 miles

325 MCCLELLANDTOWN RD
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 16.8 miles

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
Categories: NORTH CHARLEROI PA

659 CHERRY TREE LN 17.1 miles

659 CHERRY TREE LN
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 17.1 miles

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
Categories: CHARLEROI PA

675A CHERRY TREE LN 17.2 miles

675A CHERRY TREE LN
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

211 EASY ST STE 224 17.7 miles

211 EASY ST STE 224
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1 17.9 miles

95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

500 W BERKELEY ST 17.9 miles

500 W BERKELEY ST
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

404 West Main Street, 17.9 miles

404 West Main Street,
Uniontown, PA 15401
Categories: Uniontown PA

100 WOODLAWN AVE STE 300 18.0 miles

100 WOODLAWN AVE STE 300
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 18.6 miles

760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104,
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
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860 ROSTRAVER RD 18.7 miles

860 ROSTRAVER RD
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
Categories: BELLE VERNON PA

181 W BEAU ST 18.8 miles

181 W BEAU ST
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 18.9 miles

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center
Washington, PA 15301
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1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 19.2 miles

1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
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460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 19.2 miles

460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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155 WILSON AVE 19.5 miles

155 WILSON AVE
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Categories: WASHINGTON PA

1197 VAN VOORHIS RD 19.9 miles

1197 VAN VOORHIS RD
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505
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1144 NATIONAL PIKE, 20.0 miles

1144 NATIONAL PIKE,
HOPWOOD, PA 15445
Categories: HOPWOOD PA

99 J D ANDERSON DR 20.0 miles

99 J D ANDERSON DR
MORGANTWON, WV 26505
Categories: MORGANTWON WV

99 J D ANDERSON DR STE 2A 20.0 miles

99 J D ANDERSON DR STE 2A
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505
Categories: MORGANTOWN WV

1200 J D ANDERSON DR 20.0 miles

1200 J D ANDERSON DR
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505
Categories: MORGANTOWN WV

447 W Main Street, 20.1 miles

447 W Main Street,
Monongahela, PA 15063
Categories: Monongahela PA

956 MAPLE DR 20.2 miles

956 MAPLE DR
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505
Categories: MORGANTOWN WV

1261 Suncrest Towne Centre Dri, Suite 1261 20.6 miles

1261 Suncrest Towne Centre Dri, Suite 1261
Morgantown, WV 26505
Categories: Morgantown WV

1000 MCKEAN AVE 20.7 miles

1000 MCKEAN AVE
DONORA, PA 15033
Categories: DONORA PA

460 MYLAN PARK LN 20.9 miles

460 MYLAN PARK LN
MORGANTOWN, WV 26501
Categories: MORGANTOWN WV

900 FAIRMONT RD 21.5 miles

900 FAIRMONT RD
WESTOVER, WV 26501
Categories: WESTOVER WV

140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A 22.0 miles

140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Categories: UNIONTOWN PA

800 PLAZA DR STE 210 22.2 miles

800 PLAZA DR STE 210
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
Categories: BELLE VERNON PA

215 DON KNOTTS BLVD STE 130 22.2 miles

215 DON KNOTTS BLVD STE 130
MORGANTOWN, WV 26501
Categories: MORGANTOWN WV

3860 HEALTH SCIENCES SOUTH 22.2 miles

3860 HEALTH SCIENCES SOUTH
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Categories: MORGANTOWN WV

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 22.3 miles

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
Categories: BELLE VERNON PA

100 MEDICAL BLVD 22.6 miles

100 MEDICAL BLVD
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Categories: CANONSBURG PA

1829 UNIVERSITY DR 22.7 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY DR
DUNBAR, PA 15431
Categories: DUNBAR PA

1829 UNIVERSITY RD 22.7 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY RD
DUNBAR, PA 15431
Categories: DUNBAR PA

161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 22.7 miles

161 WATERDAM RD APT 160
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Categories: MCMURRAY PA

1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 22.9 miles

1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive,
Mc Murray, PA 15317
Categories: Mc Murray PA

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 23.2 miles

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Categories: CANONSBURG PA

4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 23.3 miles

4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Categories: MCMURRAY PA

3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 23.6 miles

3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Categories: MCMURRAY PA

146 MOTOR DROME RD 24.5 miles

146 MOTOR DROME RD
SMITHTON, PA 15479
Categories: SMITHTON PA

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How to schedule a DOT drug test in Mather, PA

To schedule any type of DOT drug test or alcohol test in Mather, PA call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. You may also schedule your DOT drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration system by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.

The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest DOT drug or DOT alcohol testing center that performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smartphone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA-certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

In addition to providing DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing in Mather, PA , Accredited Drug Testing also has additional testing centers throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding cities.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has over 20,000 testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

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DOT Changes to Part 40

On May 2, 2023, the Department of Transportation published its final rule in the Federal Register to include oral fluid testing in the DOT drug testing program.  This final rule became effective June 1, 2023.

Please note that DOT oral fluid testing cannot be implemented as of yet until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) certifies at least two laboratories. One as a primary lab and a second lab to serve as split specimen testing.

Changes to DOT-regulated employees?

DOT-regulated safety-sensitive employees can now be subject to an oral fluid collection or urine drug testing collection for ANY DOT-regulated test and this choice is up to the employer.  DOT has also authorized that Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) evaluations may continue to be conducted remotely.

How do these changes affect DOT employers?

Employers must select what methodology they would like to use for their drug testing program (randoms' oral fluid, pre-employment urine, etc). Ensure you have a business relationship/agreement with any collections site for the services you wish to use for your drug testing program.  As an employer, you must also have your Designated Employer representative available 24-7 in the event any problem collections or situations arise or to discuss any standing orders that may arise for problem collections.

What are the DOT drug testing requirements?.

In 1991, the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act created the following DOT Agencies which established drug and alcohol testing regulations to ensure that aircraft, trains, trucks, and buses were operated in a safe and responsible manner. As an employer or individual operating in a "Safety Sensitive" position, it is important to understand how these regulations impact you.

49 CFR Part 40 (commonly known as Part 40) explains:

  • How drug and alcohol testing is conducted
  • Who is authorized to participate in the drug and alcohol testing program
  • What employees must do before they may return to duty after a drug and/or alcohol violation

Each DOT Agency and the USCG have specific regulations that cover:

  • The agency's prohibitions on drug and alcohol use
  • Who is subject to comply with these regulations
  • What type of testing is required
  • When testing is required
  • Consequences of non-compliance

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) amended its rule that would establish requirements for commercial driver's license employers and individuals with regard to the drug and alcohol clearing house which will take effect on January 6, 2020.

The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies, State Law Enforcement and individual CDL operators to access real-time important information about a CDL Driver's drug and alcohol program violations and the ultimate goal of this database is to enhance safety on our Nation's public roadways.

For specific requirements, click the appropriate agency listed below in which you or your company is regulated by. Ask about our DOT Complete Compliance Package!

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids,including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increased by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

DOT Compliance Checklist in Mather, PA

DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Requirements for Safety Sensitive Employees.
(FMCSA-FAA-USCG-FRA-PHMSA-FTA)

  • Pre-Employment Tests
  • Correct Federal Custody & Control Form (CCF)
  • Substance Abuse Professional Process
  • Regulations on File
  • Random Pool Testing
  • *Supervisor Training
  • *Written Policy
  • Post-Accident Testing Situations
  • Previous Employers Checks
  • Employee Education
  • Record Keeping
  • Removal of covered Employee
  • Designated Employer Representative

* In addition, any company which employs 2 or more covered employees must have a written drug and alcohol policy and all supervisors must complete the DOT Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion Training. (Click here to learn more about our online training programs)

If a DOT covered employee or company does not have a copy of the original pre-employment drug test with a negative result, then a new DOT pre-employment drug test must be conducted, and the result maintained on file.

The department of transportation (DOT) requires that all DOT regulated "safety sensitive" employees have on file a negative DOT pre-employment drug test result and be a member of a DOT approved random selection consortium. In addition, if a DOT regulated company has more than one "safety sensitive" employee, the employer must also have a written DOT drug and alcohol policy and an on-site supervisor must have completed supervisor training for reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use or impairment.

To be compliant with DOT regulations, a company's DOT drug and alcohol testing program must have the following components. Failing to comply can result in significant fines and penalties.

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What is a DOT Drug Test in Mather, PA ?

On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a new rule which altered the DOT 5 panel urine test. Employers and individuals should be aware that the current DOT drug test is still a urine drug test, collected by qualified collectors, analyzed at a SAMHSA certified laboratory and reviewed by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Below you will find a list of the drugs that are screened for in the DOT 5 panel urine drug test:

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids**
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • ** Special note: Opioids' was previously called Opiates' and all DOT drug tests will continue to include confirmation testing for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin) when necessary.

    In the January rule change, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also added initial screening and confirmation testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group

    When is a DOT drug test required in Mather, PA ?

    All safety sensitive employees regardless of DOT agency are required for the following drug testing and/or alcohol testing based on each situation:

    • Pre-employment
    • Random
    • Reasonable suspicion
    • Return to Duty
    • Post-Accident
    • Follow Up

What is DOT pre employment testing in Mather, PA ?

As a new hire or a current employee transferring from a non-safety sensitive function into a safety sensitive function (even with the same employer), you are required to submit to a DOT pre employment drug test.

Some employers may, but are not required to, conduct pre employment alcohol testing. Only after your employer receives a negative pre employment DOT drug test result (and negative alcohol test result - if administered) may you begin performing in a safety-sensitive capacity.

What is random DOT Drug Testing in Mather, PA ?

All safety sensitive employees are subject to unannounced random drug & alcohol testing. Alcohol testing is administered just prior to, during or just after performing safety-sensitive functions. Depending on the industry specific regulations, you may only be subject to random drug testing.

Listed below are the current (2019) DOT random testing rates for each DOT agency.

The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency 2019 Random Drug Testing Rate 2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
[FMCSA]
25% 10%
Federal Aviation Administration
[FAA]
25% 10%
Federal Railroad Administration
[FRA]
25% - Covered Service
50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service
25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration
[FTA]
50% 10%
United States Coast Guard
[USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50% N/A
The following chart outlines the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2019.
DOT Agency
2019 Random Drug Testing Rate
2019 Random Alcohol Testing Rate
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [FMCSA]
25%
10%
Federal Aviation Administration [FAA]
25%
10%
Federal Railroad Administration [FRA]
25% - Covered Service / 50% - Maintenance of Way *
10% - Covered Service / 25% - Maintenance of Way *
Federal Transit Administration [FTA]
50%
10%
United States Coast Guard [USCG]
(with the Dept. of Homeland Security)
50%
N/A

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What is reasonable suspicion DOT drug testing in Mather, PA ?

Safety sensitive individuals and employees are required to submit to any test (whether it is a drug test, alcohol test or both) that a supervisor requests based on reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion means that one or more trained supervisors reasonably believes or suspects that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Supervisors cannot require testing based on a hunch or guess alone; their suspicion must be based on observations concerning your appearance, behavior, speech and smell that are usually associated with drug or alcohol use

What is return to duty DOT Drug Testing in Mather, PA ?

If you have violated the prohibited drug & alcohol testing rules, you are required to take a return to duty drug and/or alcohol test before being allowed to return to a safety-sensitive function for any DOT regulated employer. You may also be subject to unannounced follow-up testing for at least 6 times in the first 12 months following your return to active safety-sensitive service.

Return-to-duty tests must be conducted under direct observation.

What is DOT post accident drug testing Mather, PA ?

If you are involved in an event (accident, crash, etc.) meeting certain criteria of the DOT agency, a post-accident drug test will be required. In most cases you will then have to take a drug and alcohol test if you are involved in a qualifying crash. Each DOT agency may have specific rules with regards to what is a post-accident test, for example, the FRA requires a blood specimen for drug testing and an alcohol test.

If you are involved in a qualifying accident, you are required to remain available for this testing and are not permitted to refuse testing.

Remember: Safety-sensitive employees are obligated by law to submit to and cooperate in drug & alcohol testing mandated by DOT regulations.

What is DOT follow up drug testing Mather, PA ?

DOT follow up testing occurs when an individual has violated the drug and alcohol testing rules. The amount of follow-up testing you receive is determined by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and may continue for up to 5 years. This means the SAP will determine how many times you will be tested (at least 6 times in the first year), for how long, and for what substance (i.e. drugs, alcohol, or both). Your employer is responsible for ensuring that follow-up testing is conducted and completed. Follow up testing is in addition to all other DOT required testing and all follow-up tests will be observed. For more information on the SAP process or to locate a Substance Abuse Professional in Mather, PA simply call us at (800)221-4291

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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.

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Overview of Drug Testing Collection Locations

Drug testing collection locations are designated sites where individuals provide samples for drug testing. These facilities are crucial in supporting compliance with workplace, legal, and health standards. They serve a variety of sectors, including employment, law enforcement, sports, and healthcare. This overview explores the features, types of locations, and the role they play in drug testing processes.

Types of Drug Testing Collection Locations

  • Occupational Health Clinics: Many clinics offer drug testing services as part of broader occupational health support.
  • Hospital-Based Laboratories: Some hospitals have specific departments dedicated to drug testing, particularly for medical or legal purposes.
  • Third-Party Laboratory Facilities: Independent labs that specialize in toxicology may also conduct drug testing, often used by employers for employment screening.
  • Mobile Collection Units: These are portable facilities that can travel to workplaces or institutions, providing convenient access to drug testing services.

Role of Collection Locations in Drug Testing

Collection locations are integral to the drug testing process, ensuring that samples are collected in a controlled and secure environment. The main responsibilities include:

  1. Ensuring Sample Integrity: Implementing procedures that prevent tampering or contamination of samples.
  2. Maintaining Privacy: Providing a private space for individuals to give samples while respecting their confidentiality.
  3. Compliance with Standards: Adhering to regulatory and legal standards for drug testing, which may vary by jurisdiction and industry.

Choosing the Right Collection Location

When selecting a drug testing collection location, consider the following factors:

  • Accreditation: Ensure the facility is accredited by relevant health and safety organizations.
  • Proximity: Choose a location that is conveniently accessible, reducing the time and disruption associated with the testing process.
  • Services Offered: Some locations may offer rapid results or additional screening services, which can be beneficial depending on the testing needs.

Drug testing collection locations are essential for conducting effective and reliable drug screenings. They support the enforcement of drug-free policies in various settings by providing professional and standardized testing services. For consumers and organizations alike, understanding the role and choosing the appropriate collection location is key to achieving accurate drug testing outcomes.

Local Area Info: Salem witch trials

The Salem witch trials were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts between February 1692 and May 1693. More than 200 people were accused, 19 of whom were found guilty and executed by hanging (14 women and 5 men). One other man, Giles Corey, was crushed to death for refusing to plead, and at least five people died in jail. It was the deadliest witch hunt in the history of the United States.

Twelve other women had previously been executed in Massachusetts and Connecticut during the 17th century. Despite being generally known as the Salem witch trials, the preliminary hearings in 1692 were conducted in several towns: Salem Village (now Danvers), Salem Town, Ipswich, and Andover. The most infamous trials were conducted by the Court of Oyer and Terminer in 1692 in Salem Town.

The episode is one of Colonial America's most notorious cases of mass hysteria. It has been used in political rhetoric and popular literature as a vivid cautionary tale about the dangers of isolationism, religious extremism, false accusations, and lapses in due process. It was not unique, but a Colonial American example of the much broader phenomenon of witch trials in the early modern period, which took place also in Europe. Many historians consider the lasting effects of the trials to have been highly influential in subsequent United States history. According to historian George Lincoln Burr, "the Salem witchcraft was the rock on which the theocracy shattered."

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Median Age: 55.5 years

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (24.6%), Italian (21.7%), English (14.8%), German (8.9%), Polish (8.9%), American (8.4%).

Land Area:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,798
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,435
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $106,656 Mather:$106,656PA:$181,200

Races:
      White alone - 709 - 96.2%
      Hispanic - 11 - 1.5%
      Black alone - 8 - 1.1%
      Two or more races - 6 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.4%

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