Langley Park, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 18,755.

Population (female): 7,813

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,357.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Langley Park: 167.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.3% for Black residents, 18.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.0% for American Indian residents, 19.4% for other race residents, 15.6% for two or more races residents)

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $55,780 (it was $37,939 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,594 (it was $12,733 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $253,817 (it was $121,700 in 2000) Langley Park:$253,817MD:$312,500

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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, Langley Park, MD

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Langley Park, MD 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 Langley Park, MD 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 Langley Park, MD Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Langley Park, MD 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 Langley Park, MD 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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 2.4 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 2.7 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

920 VARNUM ST NE 3.2 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 3.8 miles

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 4.1 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 4.3 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 4.5 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

7933 BELLE POINT DR 4.9 miles

7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
Categories: GREENBELT MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 5.0 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 5.0 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD

911 U ST NW 5.5 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 6.2 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 6.5 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 6.6 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 6.7 miles

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 6.7 miles

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

13823 OUTLET DR 6.8 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 6.8 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

2029 K ST NW STE 301 6.9 miles

2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 6.9 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
Categories: Washington DC

10117 PALAMAR DR 8.0 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 8.2 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

3510 HEIDI LN 8.4 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 8.7 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 9.6 miles

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 9.6 miles

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD

3301 WILSON BLVD 9.6 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

P. O. BOX 376 9.9 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 10.1 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 10.3 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 10.5 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 10.7 miles

11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 10.9 miles

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
Categories: CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD

8768 SUSINI DR 11.3 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

PO BOX 59815 11.4 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 11.5 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Categories: UPPER MARLBORO MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 11.5 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 11.9 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 12.0 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 12.0 miles

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 12.1 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
Categories: OLNEY MD

5606 HOLTON LN 12.3 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
Categories: TEMPLE HILLS MD

On-site ONLY 12.3 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 12.3 miles

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Categories: FORESTVILLE MD

920 W BROAD ST STE B 12.8 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Categories: FALLS CHURCH VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 13.2 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

225 REINEKERS LN 13.4 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

Onsite Only 13.7 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 13.7 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 13.8 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 13.8 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 13.9 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

4527 DUKE ST 14.0 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 14.2 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 14.4 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 14.5 miles

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 14.7 miles

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 15.1 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 15.3 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

8945 N WESTLAND DR 15.4 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 15.4 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 15.9 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

6656 DOBBIN RD 16.0 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 16.1 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 16.3 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

100 MAPLE AVE E 16.4 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 16.5 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 16.6 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
Categories: STONE RIDGE VA

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 16.7 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

803 RUSSELL AVE 16.8 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

5501 BACKLICK RD 16.9 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 17.0 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 17.0 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 17.1 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 17.3 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 17.6 miles

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Categories: ELKRIDGE MD

6785 Business Pkwy 17.7 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 17.8 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 18.1 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 19.8 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 20.0 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 20.0 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 20.2 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
Categories: Germantown MD

10560 MAIN ST 20.2 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 20.4 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 20.4 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 20.5 miles

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Categories: MILLERSVILLE MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 20.7 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

208 ELDEN ST 20.9 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 21.0 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 21.3 miles

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 21.4 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 21.5 miles

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Categories: Ellicott City MD

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 22.0 miles

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 22.2 miles

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 22.3 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 22.3 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 22.4 miles

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 22.4 miles

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
Categories: ELLICOTT CITY MD

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 22.5 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 22.6 miles

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 22.7 miles

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 22.7 miles

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

5822 OAKLAND RD 22.8 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 22.9 miles

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
Categories: LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 23.0 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

75 MAYO RD 23.1 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 23.1 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 23.4 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

2 LYNDHURST CT 23.5 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

12713 SHOPPES LN 23.6 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

820 Bestgate Rd, 23.7 miles

820 Bestgate Rd,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Categories: Annapolis MD

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 23.9 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 24.2 miles

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
Categories: SEVERNA PARK MD

4807 BENSON AVE 24.3 miles

4807 BENSON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 24.4 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

1419 KNECHT AVE 24.6 miles

1419 KNECHT AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

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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: Langley Park, Maryland

Langley Park is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is located inside the Capital Beltway, on the northwest edge of Prince George's County, bordering Montgomery County, Maryland. Langley Park is contained between University Boulevard to the south, the Northwest Branch Anacostia River to the north, Phelps Road to the east, and the Prince Georges County / Montgomery County line to the west. An extremely small stretch of Piney Branch Road (MD 320) which goes into Prince George's County, goes into the Langley Park neighborhood as well, just before it crosses the Northwest Branch Anacostia River and intersects New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650). While most of the Langley Park neighborhood contains the Hyattsville postal zip code of 20783, there is a small portion of Langley Park located west of New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650), but east of the Prince George's County/ Montgomery County Line, which contains the Silver Spring postal zip code of 20903. Langley Park is surrounded by the communities of Adelphi, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Carole Highlands, and Lewisdale. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 18,755.

Two transit station locations on the proposed Purple Line are being planned to serve Langley Park. One is at New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard, which was named the one of the most dangerous intersections in Maryland for pedestrians to cross. The danger is due to crossings of these six-lane routes mid-block at curbside bus stops.[citation needed] The other proposed station is at University Boulevard and Riggs Road.

"Langley Park" refers to the Langley Park estate established in 1923 by the McCormick-Goodhart family in the Chillum District of Prince George's County. The name McCormick-Goodhart represented the linking of one of Chicago's oldest families, that of Cyrus McCormick, with that of British barrister Frederick E. McCormick-Goodhart. Frederick's wife Henrietta (Nettie) was the daughter of Leander J. McCormick, a brother of Cyrus. They named the 540-acre (2.2 km2) estate "Langley Park" after the Goodharts' ancestral home in Kent, England. In 1924, they erected an 18,000-square-foot (1,700 m2), 28-room Georgian Revival mansion, designed by architect George Oakley Totten, Jr., at a cost of $100,000. It remains a community landmark at 8151 15th Ave. CASA of Maryland purchased the property in 2009, making the site its home base, and a US$31 million Multicultural Community Center is now open in the mansion. This property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2008.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 18,755.

Population (female): 7,813

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,357.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Langley Park: 167.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.3% for Black residents, 18.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.0% for American Indian residents, 19.4% for other race residents, 15.6% for two or more races residents)

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $55,780 (it was $37,939 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,594 (it was $12,733 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $253,817 (it was $121,700 in 2000) Langley Park:$253,817MD:$312,500

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