Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Hacienda Heights, CA
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Hacienda Heights, CA 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 Hacienda Heights, CA 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
- Urine Testing
- Alcohol Testing
- Hair Testing
- DOT Testing
- DOT Consortium
- Mobile/On-Site Testing
- DNA Testing
- Background Checks
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 Hacienda Heights, CA Drug Testing Centers.
Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing
We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Hacienda Heights, CA 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 Hacienda Heights, CA 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.
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16025 GALE AVE STE B10 1.3 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745
17487 HURLEY ST 2.9 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91744
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 125, 3.7 miles
Whittier, CA 90603
18575 Gale Ave Ste 155 3.8 miles
City of Industry, CA 91748
18575 GALE AVE STE 295 3.8 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
18335 VALLEY BLVD 3.9 miles
LA PUENTE, CA 91744
12801 CROSSROADS PKWY S Ste 150 4.1 miles
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91746
12462 PUTNAM ST ste 402 4.7 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 116 4.7 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91792
14148 FRANCISQUITO AVE 4.9 miles
BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706
12401 WASHINGTON BLVD 4.9 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90602
12385 WASHINGTON BLVD 5.0 miles
WHITTIER, CA 90606
725 S ORANGE AVE 5.6 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
3144 SANTA ANITA AVE STE 205 6.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91733
566 E LAMBERT RD 6.6 miles
BREA, CA 92821
2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 130 6.8 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
2640 E GARVEY AVE S STE 106 7.1 miles
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
1001 E IMPERIAL HWY 7.1 miles
BREA, CA 92821
2151 N HARBOR BLVD 7.2 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
11817 TELEGRAPH RD 7.2 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
13440 IMPERIAL HWY 7.2 miles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670
1950 SUNNYCREST DR STE 1800 7.2 miles
FULLERTON, CA 92835
4500 RIVERVIEW AVE 7.5 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
309 W BEVERLY BLVD 7.7 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
9350 FLAIR DR Ste 102 7.8 miles
EL MONTE, CA 91731
15330 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 1 7.8 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
15705 ARROW HWY STE 6B 8.0 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
5345 IRWINDALE AVE 8.3 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91706
554 E San Bernardino Rd Ste 10, 8.4 miles
Covina, CA 91723
16700 VALLEY VIEW AVE STE 180 8.5 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
16702 VALLEY VIEW AVE 8.5 miles
LA MIRADA, CA 90638
8337 TELEGRAPH RD STE 104 8.5 miles
PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
117 E LIVE OAK AVE STE 101 8.6 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
2300 W BEVERLY BLVD 9.2 miles
MONTEBELLO, CA 90640
6000 N IRWINDALE AVE STE A 9.2 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
40 CENTERPOINTE DR 9.8 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
6520 N IRWINDALE AVE STE 100 9.8 miles
IRWINDALE, CA 91702
3430 GARFIELD AVE 9.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
1801 W ROMNEYA DR STE 106 9.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
909 E YORBA LINDA BLVD STE H 10.0 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
6538 TELEGRAPH RD 10.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90040
56 E DUARTE RD 10.0 miles
ARCADIA, CA 91006
11411 BROOKSHIRE AVE STE 408 10.1 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90241
640 S PLACENTIA AVE 10.2 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
710 N EUCLID ST STE 203 10.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1006 W LA PALMA AVE 10.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
1301 N ROSE DR 10.3 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1201 N. ROSE DR. SUITE 202 10.4 miles
PLACENTIA, CA 92870
1350 W COVINA BLVD 10.6 miles
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773
801 CORPORATE CENTER DR STE 130 10.6 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
1111 E LA PALMA AVE 10.7 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
330 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE 2 10.8 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
416 W LAS TUNAS DR, STE 204 10.8 miles
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776
1300 N KRAEMER BLVD 10.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
5451 LA PALMA AVE STE 24 10.9 miles
LA PALMA, CA 90623
9353 IMPERIAL HWY GARDEN MEDICAL OFFICE,3RD FLOOR 11.0 miles
DOWNEY, CA 90242
250 S GRAND AVE 11.2 miles
GLENDORA, CA 91741
2814 W LINCOLN AVE 11.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
940 E MAIN ST 11.2 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
211 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD STE 325 11.2 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1717 E LINCOLN AVE 11.4 miles
Anaheim, CA 92805
333 S MAGNOLIA AVE 11.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
2476 S ATLANTIC BLVD 11.5 miles
COMMERCE, CA 90040
3364 E SLAUSON AVE 11.7 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
1716 W HOLT AVE 11.8 miles
POMONA, CA 91768
411 N LAKEVIEW AVE 11.9 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
100 S RAYMOND AVE 12.1 miles
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801
947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 120 12.3 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
1000 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 200 12.4 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92805
20770 ASH CIR STE 200 13.1 miles
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
502 S GAREY AVE 13.2 miles
POMONA, CA 91766
16444 PARAMOUNT BLVD 13.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
16660 PARAMONT BLVD STE 102 13.3 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
1750 E COLORADO BLVD 13.5 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
5220 CLARK AVE STE 445 13.5 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
7300 ALONDRA BLVD STE 108 13.6 miles
PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
7052 ORANGEWOOD AVE STE 6 13.7 miles
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841
5205 Lakewood Blvd 13.9 miles
Lakewood, CA 90712
5203 LAKEWOOD BLVD 13.9 miles
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
960 E GREEN ST, STE 164 13.9 miles
PASADENA, CA 91106
13768 Roswell Suite 220, 14.1 miles
Chino, CA 91710
50 ALESSANDRO PL. SUITE A10 14.1 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
10861 CHERRY ST STE 202 14.2 miles
LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
3851 S SOTO ST 14.4 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
3688 S Soto St 14.4 miles
Vernon, CA 90058
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD 14.4 miles
PASADENA, CA 91105
3611 MLK Blvd STE 108 14.6 miles
LYNWOOD, CA 90262
6529 SEVILLE AVE 14.6 miles
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255
2121 S TOWNE CENTRE PL STE 100 14.6 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
4580 PACIFIC BLVD 14.7 miles
VERNON, CA 90058
12600 BEACH BLVD 14.7 miles
STANTON, CA 90680
5475 E LA PALMA AVE 14.8 miles
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
1045 N TUSTIN ST 15.1 miles
ORANGE, CA 92867
1907 E WASHINGTON BLVD 15.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90021
124 N VIGNES ST 15.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 304, 15.7 miles
Orange, CA 92868
705 W LA VETA AVE STE 102 15.9 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 140, 15.9 miles
Orange, CA 92868
420 E 3rd St Ste 802, 16.1 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90013
946 W TOWN AND COUNTRY RD 16.1 miles
ORANGE, CA 92868
823 N BROADWAY 16.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
7955 WESTMINSTER BLVD 16.2 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
15302 EL PRADO RD 16.3 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
5475 WALNUT AVE 16.4 miles
CHINO, CA 91710
333 S HOPE ST STE C145 16.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90071
867 S TUSTIN ST 16.8 miles
ORANGE, CA 92866
19301 S SANTA FE AVE Ste 120 17.0 miles
COMPTON, CA 90221
132 S BEAUDRY AVE 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
5862 AVALON BLVD 17.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90003
2499 S WILMINGTON AVE 17.1 miles
COMPTON, CA 90220
1400 S GRAND AVE STE 612 17.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
1720 TERMINO AVE 17.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
8891 CENTRAL AVE 17.4 miles
MONTCLAIR, CA 91763
1127 Wilshire Blvd Ste 203&204, 17.4 miles
Los Angeles, CA 90017
1703 TERMINO AVE, STE 102 17.4 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90804
929 GEORGIA ST 17.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
15464 GOLDENWEST ST 17.5 miles
WESTMINSTER, CA 92683
1225 WILSHIRE BLVD 17.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
1601 MONTE VISTA AVE Ste 190 17.5 miles
CLAREMONT, CA 91711
3320 S HILL ST 17.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007
1313 W 8TH ST ste 100 17.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
2750 ATLANTIC AVE 17.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
754 N MOUNTAIN AVE 17.9 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91762
11152 S MAIN ST 18.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90061
169 S ALVARADO ST STE 101 18.0 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
17542 17TH ST STE 330 18.1 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
2131 W 3RD ST Ste 4 18.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
2776 PACIFIC AVE 18.2 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 102, 18.3 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
800 N Tustin Ave Ste A 18.4 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
801 S CHEVY CHASE DR 18.4 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91205
801 S Chevy Chase Dr Ste 50, 18.4 miles
Glendale, CA 91205
482 W WILLOW ST 18.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
100 N TUSTIN AVE 18.7 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
222 W EULALIA ST STE 101 18.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
2101 MAGNOLIA AVE 19.0 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90806
15401 S MAIN ST 19.0 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
8970 WARNER AVE 19.2 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
17024 MAGNOLIA ST 19.2 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
544 N GLENDALE AVE 19.2 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
11180 E Warner Ave Ste 159, 19.3 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
17122 BEACH BLVD STE 104 19.3 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
1050 LINDEN AVE Ste 887 19.3 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
16630 S BROADWAY ST 19.4 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
3100 W WARNER AVE 19.5 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
1250 PACIFIC AVE 19.5 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90813
230 N MARYLAND AVE STE 110 19.5 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91206
1530 E Edinger Ave Ste 1 19.6 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
3545 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 325 19.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
2171 S GROVE AVE STE A 19.7 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
20401 AVALON BLVD STE C 19.7 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
1619 E Edinger Ave 19.8 miles
Santa Ana, CA 92705
1300 N VERMONT AVE 19.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
455 E CARSON PLAZA DR 19.9 miles
CARSON, CA 90746
432 W BROADWAY 19.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91204
221 E GLENOAKS BLVD STE 130 19.9 miles
GLENDALE, CA 91207
17822 BEACH BL SUITE 242 20.1 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
2231 S WESTERN AVE 20.1 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018
9920 TALBERT AVE 20.2 miles
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
1300 W 155TH ST STE 109 20.2 miles
GARDENA, CA 90247
3401 S HARBOR BLVD 20.2 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92704
9900 Talbert Ave Ste 203, 20.2 miles
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
999 San Bernardino Rd 20.3 miles
Upland, CA 91786
1534 E WARNER AVE 20.4 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
1310 SAN BERNARDINO RD STE 107 20.6 miles
UPLAND, CA 91786
1149 W 190TH ST 20.6 miles
GARDENA, CA 90248
1241 E DYER RD STE 145 20.7 miles
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
18561 BEACH BLVD 20.8 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
1526 N EDGEMONT ST FL 1 20.9 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
8283 Grove Ave Ste 204, 20.9 miles
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
2492 WALNUT AVE STE 110 21.0 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
18800 Main St Ste 111, 21.1 miles
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
23601 AVALON BLVD Ste 104 21.1 miles
CARSON, CA 90745
18811 FLORIDA ST 21.2 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
2301 W EL SEGUNDO BLVD 21.2 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
17232 RED HILL AVE 21.4 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
1253 VINE ST ste 19A 21.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
3002 DOW AVE STE 204 21.7 miles
TUSTIN, CA 92780
100 Oceangate, P245 21.9 miles
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
On-site only 21.9 miles
Long Beach, CA 90802
9122 ADAMS AVE 22.2 miles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646
110 N LA BREA AVE 22.2 miles
INGLEWOOD, CA 90301
5455 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1802 22.2 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
2920 Inland Empire Blvd Ste 108 22.4 miles
Ontario, CA 91764
11633 HAWTHORNE BLVD #215 22.5 miles
HAWTHORNE, CA 90250
8408 THOROUGHBRED ST 22.5 miles
ALTA LOMA, CA 91701
14619 PRAIRIE AVE 22.5 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
1300 N LA BREA AVE 22.6 miles
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
2362 MORSE AVE 22.6 miles
IRVINE, CA 92614
1690 W 6TH ST STE K 22.6 miles
CORONA, CA 92882
21081 S WESTERN AVE STE 150 22.7 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90501
1000 BRISTOL ST N Ste 1B 22.7 miles
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
3550 E PHILADELPHIA ST STE 150 22.8 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
3200 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD STE 100 22.8 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91764
5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 23.3 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
501 S BUENA VISTA ST 23.3 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
4045 E GUASTI RD STE 215 23.4 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
4253 REDONDO BEACH BLVD 23.4 miles
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
5525 W SLAUSON AVE 23.5 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90056
8805 HAVEN AVE STE 100 23.5 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
9695 BASELINE RD 23.6 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 23.6 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
25965 NORMANDIE AVE FL 1 23.7 miles
HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
301 VICTORIA ST 23.8 miles
COSTA MESA, CA 92627
8512 Whitworth Dr 23.8 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
1101 S MILLIKEN AVE STE C 23.9 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 23.9 miles
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
402 S MILLIKEN AVE STE E2 23.9 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
59 S MILLIKEN AVE STE 100 24.0 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
4325 E GUASTI RD 24.0 miles
ONTARIO, CA 91761
4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 101, 24.1 miles
Irvine, CA 92604
10801 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE 105 24.1 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
9405 FAIRWAY VIEW PL 24.2 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
10841 WHITE OAK AVE 24.3 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
8700 BEVERLY BLVD 24.3 miles
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
920 N NASH ST 24.4 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
6033 W CENTURY BLVD STE 200 24.4 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
118 W 9th St, 24.5 miles
Corona, CA 92882
800 S MAIN ST 24.5 miles
CORONA, CA 92882
21320 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 227 24.6 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
8800 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 8 24.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8726 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 24.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
8930 S SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 200 24.6 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
9601 S SEPULVEDA BLVD 24.7 miles
LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
2250 S. Main St # 105, 24.7 miles
Corona, CA 92882
4101 TORRANCE BLVD 24.8 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90503
3330 LOMITA BLVD 24.9 miles
TORRANCE, CA 90505
7777 MILLIKEN AVE STE A 24.9 miles
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730
390 N SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 1000 25.0 miles
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 25.0 miles
BURBANK, CA 91505
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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.
- Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
- Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
- Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
- 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: Hacienda Heights, California
Hacienda Heights is an unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the community had a total population of 54,038, up from 53,122 at the 2000 census. Hacienda Heights is the second largest census designated place in Los Angeles County by area and the county's second largest CDP by population.
During Spanish rule, Hacienda Heights was a part of Rancho La Puente, which was operated by the nearby Mission San Gabriel Arcángel in San Gabriel. The Rancho was eventually acquired by John A. Rowland and William Workman in 1845 via a Mexican land grant, and eventually acquired by Elias "Lucky" Baldwin. In 1912, his descendant, Anita Baldwin, sold the property to Edwin Hart and Jet Torrance. The pair subdivided the area and named it North Whittier Heights, which became known for avocado, citrus and walnut orchards, in 1913. However, from the Great Depression era to the early 1940s, citrus growing became unprofitable because of pests and diseases, setting the impetus for the area's transformation into a suburb.
Originally an agricultural town, beginning in the 1940s and accelerating in the 1950s, suburban residential development, which occurred southward (beginning on subdivisions near Kwis Avenue), transformed Hacienda Heights into a residential or bedroom community. In 1961, the Hacienda Heights Branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library opened. The following year, in 1961, the area was renamed Hacienda Heights. In 1964, the local newspaper, the Hacienda Heights Highlander, was established.