Gaffney, SC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 6,729

Median Age: 37.2 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 27.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (14.5%), Irish (4.4%), English (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%), Scottish (1.9%), German (1.3%).

Land Area: 7.86 square miles.

Zip Codes: 29341

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $29,480 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,085 (it was $17,755 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $117,267 (it was $70,400 in 2000) Gaffney:$117,267SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 6,073 - 48.9%
      Black alone - 5,639 - 45.4%
      Hispanic - 381 - 3.1%
      Two or more races - 171 - 1.4%
      Asian alone - 108 - 0.9%
      American Indian alone - 30 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 9 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.02%

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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, Gaffney, SC

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Gaffney, SC 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 Gaffney, SC 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 Gaffney, SC Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Gaffney, SC 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 Gaffney, SC 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

211 W MONTGOMERY ST 0.2 miles

211 W MONTGOMERY ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

103 STUARD ST 1.5 miles

103 STUARD ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

101 PROFESSIONAL PARK 1.8 miles

101 PROFESSIONAL PARK
GAFFNEY, SC 29340
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

2132 OLD GEORGIA HWY 2.4 miles

2132 OLD GEORGIA HWY
GAFFNEY, SC 29340
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

722 HYATT ST 2.6 miles

722 HYATT ST
GAFFNEY, SC 29341
Categories: GAFFNEY SC

245 OLD MAIN ST 13.6 miles

245 OLD MAIN ST
Mooresboro, NC 28114
Categories: Mooresboro NC

7221 S PINE ST 13.6 miles

7221 S PINE ST
PACOLET, SC 29372
Categories: PACOLET SC

419 EARL RD 15.6 miles

419 EARL RD
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

1010 E Dixon Blvd Ste B 15.6 miles

1010 E Dixon Blvd Ste B
Shelby, NC 28152
Categories: Shelby NC

1762 E Main St 15.7 miles

1762 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29307
Categories: Spartanburg SC

453 POLKVILLE RD 16.5 miles

453 POLKVILLE RD
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

120 HEYWOOD AVE STE 200 16.6 miles

120 HEYWOOD AVE STE 200
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

809 N LAFAYETTE ST 17.0 miles

809 N LAFAYETTE ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

201 E GROVER ST 17.1 miles

201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

391 SERPENTINE DR STE 101 17.7 miles

391 SERPENTINE DR STE 101
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

101 E WOOD ST 17.8 miles

101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

460 N CHURCH ST 18.0 miles

460 N CHURCH ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

135C ARCHER ST 18.0 miles

135C ARCHER ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29306
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

1564 ASHEVILLE HWY 19.0 miles

1564 ASHEVILLE HWY
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

655 OLD GREENVILLE HWY 19.1 miles

655 OLD GREENVILLE HWY
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

210B ALICE ST 19.2 miles

210B ALICE ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

1124 N WASHINGTON ST 19.2 miles

1124 N WASHINGTON ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Categories: SHELBY NC

502 W KING ST LOWER LEVEL # 20 19.4 miles

502 W KING ST LOWER LEVEL # 20
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Categories: KINGS MOUNTAIN NC

2202 Carolinas Pl Ste 100 19.4 miles

2202 Carolinas Pl Ste 100
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Categories: Kings Mountain NC

376 PINE ST 20.2 miles

376 PINE ST
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

711 W MOUNTAIN ST 20.3 miles

711 W MOUNTAIN ST
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Categories: KINGS MOUNTAIN NC

218 E BLACKSTOCK RD 21.7 miles

218 E BLACKSTOCK RD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

249 OAK ST 22.0 miles

249 OAK ST
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

1190 FILBERT HWY STE 110 22.5 miles

1190 FILBERT HWY STE 110
YORK, SC 29745
Categories: YORK SC

2500 WINCHE Ste R PL 22.5 miles

2500 WINCHE Ste R PL
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

8311 WARREN H ABERNATHY HWY 22.8 miles

8311 WARREN H ABERNATHY HWY
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

197 PLAZA DR 22.9 miles

197 PLAZA DR
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

2995 REIDVILLE RD STE 120 23.0 miles

2995 REIDVILLE RD STE 120
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
Categories: SPARTANBURG SC

181 DANIEL RD 23.4 miles

181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Categories: FOREST CITY NC

112 OAK ST 23.6 miles

112 OAK ST
CHERRYVILLE, NC 28021
Categories: CHERRYVILLE NC

128 MEDICAL SCIENCES DR 24.6 miles

128 MEDICAL SCIENCES DR
UNION, SC 29379
Categories: UNION SC

429 E MAIN ST 24.7 miles

429 E MAIN ST
UNION, SC 29379
Categories: UNION SC

201 S HERNDON ST 24.7 miles

201 S HERNDON ST
UNION, SC 29379
Categories: UNION SC

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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: Gaffney, South Carolina

Gaffney is a town in and the seat of Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States, in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Gaffney is known as the "Peach Capital of South Carolina". The population was 12,539 at the 2010 census, with an estimated population of 12,597 in 2014. It is the principal city of the Gaffney, South Carolina, Micropolitan Statistical Area (population 55,662 according to 2012 estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau), which includes all of Cherokee County and which is further included in the greater Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Combined Statistical Area (population 1,384,996 according to year 2012 U.S. Census Bureau estimates).

Michael A. Gaffney, born in Granard, Ireland, in 1775, emigrated to the United States in 1797, arriving in New York City and moving to Charleston, South Carolina, a few years later. Gaffney moved again in 1804 to the South Carolina Upcountry and established a tavern and lodging house at what became known as "Gaffney's Cross Roads". The location was perfect for growth because of the two major roads which met here, one from the mountains of North Carolina to Charleston and the other from Charlotte into Georgia. Michael Gaffney died here on September 6, 1854.

In 1872, the area became known as "Gaffney City". Gaffney became the county seat of Cherokee County which was formed out of parts of York, Union, and Spartanburg counties in 1897. Gaffney became a major center for the textile industry in South Carolina, which was the backbone of the county's economy up until the 1980s.

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Population (female): 6,729

Median Age: 37.2 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 27.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (14.5%), Irish (4.4%), English (2.7%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%), Scottish (1.9%), German (1.3%).

Land Area: 7.86 square miles.

Zip Codes: 29341

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $31,160 (it was $29,480 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,085 (it was $17,755 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $117,267 (it was $70,400 in 2000) Gaffney:$117,267SC:$161,800

Races:
      White alone - 6,073 - 48.9%
      Black alone - 5,639 - 45.4%
      Hispanic - 381 - 3.1%
      Two or more races - 171 - 1.4%
      Asian alone - 108 - 0.9%
      American Indian alone - 30 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 9 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.02%

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