Halifax, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 3,659

Median Age: 42.8 years

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Halifax: 142.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Halifax, Massachusetts as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Halifax is 3,759 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city i

Land Area: 16.1 square miles.

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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, Halifax, MA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Halifax, MA 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 Halifax, MA 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 Halifax, MA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Halifax, MA 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 Halifax, MA 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

Onsite Only 7.3 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

45 Resnik Rd Ste 201 8.3 miles

45 Resnik Rd Ste 201
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

210 Quincy Ave, 9.4 miles

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

1399 WASHINGTON ST 10.6 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

421 PINE ST 10.7 miles

421 PINE ST
MARSHFIELD, MA 2050
Categories: MARSHFIELD MA

57 Long Pond Rd, 11.4 miles

57 Long Pond Rd,
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

110 LONG POND RD 11.5 miles

110 LONG POND RD
PLYMOUTH, MA 2360
Categories: PLYMOUTH MA

275 SANDWICH ST 11.6 miles

275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 2360
Categories: PLYMOUTH MA

42 Washington Street 12.7 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

682 DEPOT ST 13.3 miles

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

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 13.6 miles

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

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 13.7 miles

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

Onsite Only 14.0 miles

Onsite Only
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

60 Samoser St Apt 1 14.0 miles

60 Samoser St Apt 1
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

75 Stockwell Dr 14.2 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 14.7 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
Categories: TAUNTON MA

286 WASHINGTON ST 16.0 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

250 POND ST 16.5 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 BAY STATE DR 16.7 miles

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

759 GRANITE ST 16.9 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

100 JOHN RD 16.9 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 17.3 miles

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

485 GRANITE ST 17.4 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

43 HIGH ST 17.9 miles

43 HIGH ST
WAREHAM, MA 2571
Categories: WAREHAM MA

106 Main Street, Suite 4 18.0 miles

106 Main Street, Suite 4
Wareham, MA 2571
Categories: Wareham MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 18.0 miles

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

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 18.0 miles

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

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 18.6 miles

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

2 Adams Place Suite 305 18.6 miles

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

21 SCHOOL ST 18.9 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

165 GRANITE ST 19.0 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

10 Commercial St, 19.9 miles

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

14 ROCKHILL ST 20.7 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 20.8 miles

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

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 21.0 miles

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

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 21.0 miles

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

92 HIGHLAND ST 21.1 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 21.1 miles

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

199 REEDSDALE RD 21.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

103 STATE RD 21.2 miles

103 STATE RD
SAGAMORE BEACH, MA 2562
Categories: SAGAMORE BEACH MA

211 PARK ST 21.4 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

160 BUNGAY RD 21.6 miles

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

606 TARKILN HILL RD 21.9 miles

606 TARKILN HILL RD
NEW BEDFORD, MA 2745
Categories: NEW BEDFORD MA

1 TROWBRIDGE RD STE 200 22.0 miles

1 TROWBRIDGE RD STE 200
BOURNE, MA 2532
Categories: BOURNE MA

65 MUNROE DR 22.2 miles

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

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 22.4 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

20 DEANVILLE RD 22.5 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
Categories: Attleboro MA

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 22.6 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

32 LAURELWOOD DR 23.0 miles

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

140 NAUSET ST 23.2 miles

140 NAUSET ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 2746
Categories: NEW BEDFORD MA

119 Coggeshall Street 23.3 miles

119 Coggeshall Street
New Bedford, MA 2746
Categories: New Bedford MA

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 23.5 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 23.6 miles

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

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 23.9 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 23.9 miles

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

210 WASHINGTON ST 24.2 miles

210 WASHINGTON ST
FAIRHAVEN, MA 2719
Categories: FAIRHAVEN MA

1010 G A R HWY 24.2 miles

1010 G A R HWY
SWANSEA, MA 2777
Categories: SWANSEA MA

101 President Ave, 1st Floor, 24.3 miles

101 President Ave, 1st Floor,
Fall River, MA 2720
Categories: Fall River MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 24.3 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

55 N WASHINGTON ST 24.3 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

534 PROSPECT ST 24.4 miles

534 PROSPECT ST
FALL RIVER, MA 2720
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

1155 PURCHASE ST 24.5 miles

1155 PURCHASE ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 2740
Categories: NEW BEDFORD MA

774 SOUTH ST 25.0 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Halifax, MA and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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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: Halifax, Massachusetts

Halifax was first settled by Europeans, most notably the Bosworth family from Bosworth Fields in England, in 1669, growing with lumbering and agriculture. It was officially separated from the town of Plympton and incorporated in 1734, and was named for Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. The town was part of an early effort to create a canal between Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay, when in 1795 a canal was proposed between the Taunton River and North River. However, the plan never succeeded, although the town's sawmills continued to grow, as did cranberry production, iron furnaces and a wool mill. The railroad came in the nineteenth century, providing access for people from the city to the shores of Silver Lake and the Monponsett Ponds. Today the town is mostly residential, with a small retail area growing at the center of town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.3 square miles (45 km2), of which 16.1 square miles (42 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), or 6.81%, is water. Statistically, Halifax is the 235th largest town in the Commonwealth by land area, and is eighteenth out of the twenty-seven communities in Plymouth County. Halifax is bordered by Hanson to the north, Pembroke to the northeast, Plympton to the southeast, Middleborough to the southwest, and Bridgewater and East Bridgewater to the west. Halifax is approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of Plymouth, 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Brockton, and 33 miles (53 km) south-southeast of Boston.

Much of Halifax's geography is dictated by water. The town lies on the western banks of Silver Lake, and is also the site of Robbins Pond, Indian Trail Reservoir and Burrage Pond in the west of town, and East and West Monponsett Ponds near the center of town. The two Monponsett Ponds are separated by a narrow strip of land, barely 150 feet (46 m) wide in some spots, and this strip of land also accommodates part of MA Route 58. Part of the town's border with Bridgewater is defined by the Taunton River, which also spawns the Winnetuxet River and several other brooks into town. And, on either side of the Monponsett Ponds lie swamps, with Great Cedar Swamp to the west and Peterson Swamp to the east. The town also shares a small conservation area with neighboring Plympton and the larger Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area with Hanson.

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Population (male): 3,659

Median Age: 42.8 years

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Halifax: 142.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Halifax, Massachusetts as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Halifax is 3,759 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city i

Land Area: 16.1 square miles.

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