Canal Point, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 166

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Canal Point: 99.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $50,396 (it was $37,813 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,992 (it was $18,625 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $158,670 (it was $64,500 in 2000) Canal Point:$158,670FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 177 - 48.2%
      Hispanic - 109 - 29.7%
      Black alone - 74 - 20.2%
      Other race alone - 6 - 1.6%
      American Indian alone - 1 - 0.3%

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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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Canal Point, FL

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Canal Point, FL and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Canal Point, FL drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Canal Point, FL Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Canal Point, FL and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Canal Point, FL testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

39200 HOOKER HWY 9.9 miles

39200 HOOKER HWY
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
Categories: BELLE GLADE FL

1021 N STATE ROAD 7 11.1 miles

1021 N STATE ROAD 7
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
Categories: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL

217 W AVENUE A 12.3 miles

217 W AVENUE A
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
Categories: BELLE GLADE FL

380 S Main St, 12.4 miles

380 S Main St,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Categories: Belle Glade FL

15516 SW OSCEOLA ST STE B 15.1 miles

15516 SW OSCEOLA ST STE B
INDIANTOWN, FL 34956
Categories: INDIANTOWN FL

500 W SUGARLAND HWY 20.5 miles

500 W SUGARLAND HWY
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
Categories: CLEWISTON FL

203 S GLORIA ST 20.6 miles

203 S GLORIA ST
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
Categories: CLEWISTON FL

13005 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 132 26.3 miles

13005 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 132
LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470
Categories: LOXAHATCHEE FL

685 ROYAL PALM BCH BLVD 102 27.5 miles

685 ROYAL PALM BCH BLVD 102
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
Categories: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL

11551 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 4 27.7 miles

11551 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 4
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
Categories: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL

11327 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 2 28.0 miles

11327 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 2
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Categories: Royal Palm Beach FL

4521 PGA BLVD 281 28.6 miles

4521 PGA BLVD 281
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418
Categories: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL

204 SE PARK ST 29.1 miles

204 SE PARK ST
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Categories: OKEECHOBEE FL

3066 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD 29.3 miles

3066 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD
PALM CITY, FL 34990
Categories: PALM CITY FL

6522 S KANNER HWY 29.9 miles

6522 S KANNER HWY
STUART, FL 34997
Categories: STUART FL

1101 N PARROTT AVE, STE 101 30.0 miles

1101 N PARROTT AVE, STE 101
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Categories: OKEECHOBEE FL

4007 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD 30.0 miles

4007 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34953
Categories: PORT ST LUCIE FL

212 NE 19th Dr, 30.3 miles

212 NE 19th Dr,
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Categories: Okeechobee FL

1930 US HIGHWAY 441 N 30.4 miles

1930 US HIGHWAY 441 N
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Categories: OKEECHOBEE FL

4520 DONALD ROSS RD STE 100 31.0 miles

4520 DONALD ROSS RD STE 100
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33418
Categories: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL

9835 LAKE WORTH RD 31.2 miles

9835 LAKE WORTH RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

1335 W INDIANTOWN RD 31.5 miles

1335 W INDIANTOWN RD
JUPITER, FL 33458
Categories: JUPITER FL

1 MAIN ST 31.9 miles

1 MAIN ST
TEQUESTA, FL 33469
Categories: TEQUESTA FL

2110 NE 39TH BLVD 32.0 miles

2110 NE 39TH BLVD
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Categories: OKEECHOBEE FL

901 W INDIANTOWN RD STE 110 32.4 miles

901 W INDIANTOWN RD STE 110
JUPITER, FL 33458
Categories: JUPITER FL

4595 NORTHLAKE BLVD, SUITE 102 32.4 miles

4595 NORTHLAKE BLVD, SUITE 102
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
Categories: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL

9060 N MILITARY TRL 32.5 miles

9060 N MILITARY TRL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33410
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

858 SW FEDERAL HWY 32.5 miles

858 SW FEDERAL HWY
STUART, FL 34994
Categories: STUART FL

4206 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE A 32.5 miles

4206 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE A
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
Categories: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL

4300 NORTHLAKE BLVD 32.5 miles

4300 NORTHLAKE BLVD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
Categories: PALM BEACH GARDENS FL

1050 SE Monterey Rd Ste 101 32.6 miles

1050 SE Monterey Rd Ste 101
Stuart, FL 34994
Categories: Stuart FL

2520 SE FEDERAL HWY 32.7 miles

2520 SE FEDERAL HWY
STUART, FL 34994
Categories: STUART FL

1801 SE AIRPORT RD 32.9 miles

1801 SE AIRPORT RD
STUART, FL 34996
Categories: STUART FL

6868 FOREST HILL BLVD 32.9 miles

6868 FOREST HILL BLVD
GREENACRES, FL 33413
Categories: GREENACRES FL

6635 FOREST HILL BLVD 33.1 miles

6635 FOREST HILL BLVD
GREENACRES, FL 33413
Categories: GREENACRES FL

175 Toney Penna Dr., Ste 202, 33.2 miles

175 Toney Penna Dr., Ste 202,
Jupiter, FL 33458
Categories: Jupiter FL

1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 101 33.3 miles

1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 101
JUPITER, FL 33458
Categories: JUPITER FL

7345 LAKE WORTH RD 33.3 miles

7345 LAKE WORTH RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33467
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

3345 Burns Rd Ste 102 33.5 miles

3345 Burns Rd Ste 102
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Categories: Palm Beach Gardens FL

4714 OKEECHOBEE BLVD 33.5 miles

4714 OKEECHOBEE BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

3450 Northlake Blvd STE 205 33.5 miles

3450 Northlake Blvd STE 205
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
Categories: LAKE PARK FL

921 SE OCEAN BLVD STE 1 33.5 miles

921 SE OCEAN BLVD STE 1
STUART, FL 34994
Categories: STUART FL

900 E Ocean Blvd Ste 144e, 33.6 miles

900 E Ocean Blvd Ste 144e,
Stuart, FL 34994
Categories: Stuart FL

4356 OKEECHOBEE BLVD 33.9 miles

4356 OKEECHOBEE BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

4350 OKEECHOBEE BLVD 33.9 miles

4350 OKEECHOBEE BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

901 SE MONTEREY COMMONS BLVD STE 200 34.1 miles

901 SE MONTEREY COMMONS BLVD STE 200
STUART, FL 34996
Categories: STUART FL

2051 45th Street, Suite 107 34.2 miles

2051 45th Street, Suite 107
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Categories: West Palm Beach FL

2384 SE OCEAN BLVD STE A 34.2 miles

2384 SE OCEAN BLVD STE A
STUART, FL 34996
Categories: STUART FL

4455 MEDICAL CENTER WAY STE 100 34.3 miles

4455 MEDICAL CENTER WAY STE 100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

2007 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD 34.6 miles

2007 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

1897 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD Ste 222 34.7 miles

1897 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD Ste 222
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

4623 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 105 34.8 miles

4623 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 105
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

1010 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd, 35.0 miles

1010 SW Saint Lucie West Blvd,
Port St Lucie, FL 34986
Categories: Port St Lucie FL

1900 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD 35.1 miles

1900 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD
PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34952
Categories: PORT ST LUCIE FL

10651 S US HIGHWAY 1 35.2 miles

10651 S US HIGHWAY 1
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952
Categories: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL

4368 FOREST HILL BLVD 35.2 miles

4368 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

4700 N CONGRESS AVE STE 100 35.2 miles

4700 N CONGRESS AVE STE 100
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

14100 US HIGHWAY 1 35.4 miles

14100 US HIGHWAY 1
JUNO BEACH, FL 33408
Categories: JUNO BEACH FL

1280 N CONGRESS AVE STE 109 35.4 miles

1280 N CONGRESS AVE STE 109
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

11951 US HIGHWAY 1 SUITE108-109 35.6 miles

11951 US HIGHWAY 1 SUITE108-109
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408
Categories: NORTH PALM BEACH FL

682 JENSEN BEACH BLVD 35.7 miles

682 JENSEN BEACH BLVD
JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957
Categories: JENSEN BEACH FL

1400 South East Goldtree Dr, Ste 106 35.8 miles

1400 South East Goldtree Dr, Ste 106
Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Categories: Port St Lucie FL

4307 10TH AVE N 35.8 miles

4307 10TH AVE N
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

2237B S CONGRESS AVE 36.0 miles

2237B S CONGRESS AVE
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33406
Categories: PALM SPRINGS FL

1801 SE Hillmoor Drive Ste A-109 36.0 miles

1801 SE Hillmoor Drive Ste A-109
Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Categories: Port St Lucie FL

9196 S US HIGHWAY 1 36.3 miles

9196 S US HIGHWAY 1
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952
Categories: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL

4140 LAKE WORTH RD 36.5 miles

4140 LAKE WORTH RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

10151 Enterprise Center Blvd S, 36.7 miles

10151 Enterprise Center Blvd S,
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Categories: Boynton Beach FL

7593 Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 190 36.7 miles

7593 Boynton Beach Blvd Ste 190
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Categories: Boynton Beach FL

2677 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 102 36.7 miles

2677 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 102
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

2901 S CONGRESS AVE 36.9 miles

2901 S CONGRESS AVE
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
Categories: PALM SPRINGS FL

4570 LANTANA RD 36.9 miles

4570 LANTANA RD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33463
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

2720 10TH AVE N STE 100 37.2 miles

2720 10TH AVE N STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461
Categories: PALM SPRINGS FL

784 E PRIMA VISTA BLVD 37.3 miles

784 E PRIMA VISTA BLVD
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952
Categories: PORT SAINT LUCIE FL

6699 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD 37.4 miles

6699 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

6659 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD 37.5 miles

6659 BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

4801 S CONGRESS AVE 37.7 miles

4801 S CONGRESS AVE
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
Categories: LAKE WORTH FL

11135 S JOG ROAD STE 4 38.3 miles

11135 S JOG ROAD STE 4
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33437
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

247 FOREST HILL BLVD 38.5 miles

247 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
Categories: WEST PALM BEACH FL

5550 S US HIGHWAY 1 39.2 miles

5550 S US HIGHWAY 1
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

2272 N CONGRESS AVE 39.7 miles

2272 N CONGRESS AVE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
Categories: BOYNTON BEACH FL

2940 S Us Highway 1, 40.4 miles

2940 S Us Highway 1,
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Categories: Fort Pierce FL

19090 STATE ROAD 7 41.9 miles

19090 STATE ROAD 7
BOCA RATON, FL 33498
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

4162 OKEECHOBEE RD STE 74 42.2 miles

4162 OKEECHOBEE RD STE 74
FORT PIERCE, FL 34947
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

2339 S US HIGHWAY 1 42.4 miles

2339 S US HIGHWAY 1
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

3851 VIRGINIA AVE 42.4 miles

3851 VIRGINIA AVE
FORT PIERCE, FL 34981
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

601 N. CONGRESS AVE. STE 608 42.8 miles

601 N. CONGRESS AVE. STE 608
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
Categories: DELRAY BEACH FL

2280 W ATLANTIC AVE 42.8 miles

2280 W ATLANTIC AVE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
Categories: DELRAY BEACH FL

900 VIRGINIA AVE Ste 10 43.0 miles

900 VIRGINIA AVE Ste 10
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

16244 Military Trl Ste 230, 43.0 miles

16244 Military Trl Ste 230,
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Categories: Delray Beach FL

1406 S 25TH ST 43.3 miles

1406 S 25TH ST
FORT PIERCE, FL 34947
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

9834 GLADES RD STE C5 43.4 miles

9834 GLADES RD STE C5
BOCA RATON, FL 33434
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

5420 ORANGE AVE 43.4 miles

5420 ORANGE AVE
FORT PIERCE, FL 34947
Categories: FORT PIERCE FL

660 LINTON BLVD STE 200 EX2 43.9 miles

660 LINTON BLVD STE 200 EX2
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444
Categories: DELRAY BEACH FL

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 105 43.9 miles

6240 CORAL RIDGE DR STE 105
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

601 Linton Blvd 44.7 miles

601 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Categories: Delray Beach FL

7700 CONGRESS AVE STE 1102 44.9 miles

7700 CONGRESS AVE STE 1102
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

7035 BERACASA WAY STE 105 45.8 miles

7035 BERACASA WAY STE 105
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

11380 W SAMPLE RD STE A 46.0 miles

11380 W SAMPLE RD STE A
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

10201 W SAMPLE RD 46.5 miles

10201 W SAMPLE RD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

9770 W SAMPLE RD 46.7 miles

9770 W SAMPLE RD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

3300 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 903 47.0 miles

3300 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 903
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

3000 CORAL HILLS DR 47.0 miles

3000 CORAL HILLS DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

900 GLADES RD STE 1B 47.2 miles

900 GLADES RD STE 1B
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

4036 W HILLSBORO BLVD 47.8 miles

4036 W HILLSBORO BLVD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
Categories: DEERFIELD BEACH FL

1809 N UNIVERSITY DR 47.9 miles

1809 N UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

3470 NW 62ND AVE 48.2 miles

3470 NW 62ND AVE
MARGATE, FL 33063
Categories: MARGATE FL

1205 N UNIVERSITY DR 48.5 miles

1205 N UNIVERSITY DR
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071
Categories: CORAL SPRINGS FL

1786 NW BOCA RATON BLVD 49.2 miles

1786 NW BOCA RATON BLVD
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
Categories: BOCA RATON FL

7310 W ATLANTIC BLVD 50.0 miles

7310 W ATLANTIC BLVD
MARGATE, FL 33063
Categories: MARGATE FL

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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.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Canal Point, Florida

The unincorporated community of Canal Point is a census-designated place (CDP) in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The population was 525 at the 2000 census. Canal Point is located between Lake Okeechobee and numerous sugarcane fields. The town is very small with very little infrastructure.

As of the census of 2000, there were 525 people, 197 households, and 127 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 339.3 inhabitants per square mile (130.8/km²). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 146.7 per square mile (56.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.05% White (43.1% were Non-Hispanic White,) 17.52% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 21.14% from other races, and 5.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.05% of the population.

There were 197 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.38.

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Population (female): 166

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Canal Point: 99.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $50,396 (it was $37,813 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,992 (it was $18,625 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $158,670 (it was $64,500 in 2000) Canal Point:$158,670FL:$214,000

Races:
      White alone - 177 - 48.2%
      Hispanic - 109 - 29.7%
      Black alone - 74 - 20.2%
      Other race alone - 6 - 1.6%
      American Indian alone - 1 - 0.3%

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