Laurel, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 12,380

Population (female): 13,526

Median Age: 36.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,508.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Laurel: 164.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.1% for Black residents, 11.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.5% for other race residents, 9.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 62 registered sex offenders living in Laurel, Maryland as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Laurel is 419 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Nigerian (6.1%), African (5.2%), Jamaican (3.1%), American (2.4%), Irish (1.8%), Italian (1.8%).

Elevation: 187 feet

Population Density:

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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, Laurel, MD

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

P. O. BOX 376 0.6 miles

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

On-site ONLY 2.4 miles

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

8768 SUSINI DR 2.5 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 4.6 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

13823 OUTLET DR 5.4 miles

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

4729 SELLMAN RD 5.6 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

6656 DOBBIN RD 6.1 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 6.3 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 7.2 miles

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

6785 Business Pkwy 7.2 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

7933 BELLE POINT DR 7.4 miles

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

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 7.7 miles

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

10117 PALAMAR DR 7.9 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 8.2 miles

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

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 9.7 miles

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

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 10.4 miles

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

3510 HEIDI LN 11.2 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 11.6 miles

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

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 11.7 miles

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

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 11.8 miles

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

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 11.9 miles

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

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 11.9 miles

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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 12.2 miles

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

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 12.2 miles

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

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 12.2 miles

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

5822 OAKLAND RD 12.4 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 12.4 miles

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

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 12.5 miles

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

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 12.5 miles

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

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 12.5 miles

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

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 12.6 miles

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

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 12.9 miles

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

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 13.1 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

920 VARNUM ST NE 13.3 miles

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

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 13.6 miles

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

4807 BENSON AVE 13.8 miles

4807 BENSON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 14.1 miles

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

1419 KNECHT AVE 14.1 miles

1419 KNECHT AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 14.2 miles

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

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 14.4 miles

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

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 14.6 miles

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

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 14.6 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 14.8 miles

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9,
Baltimore, MD 21229
Categories: Baltimore MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 14.8 miles

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

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 14.9 miles

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 14.9 miles

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

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 15.2 miles

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51
Catonsville, MD 21228
Categories: Catonsville MD

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 15.2 miles

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

911 U ST NW 15.8 miles

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

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 15.8 miles

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

Onsite Only 16.0 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 16.3 miles

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

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 17.0 miles

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

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 17.0 miles

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

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 17.0 miles

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

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 17.1 miles

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

2029 K ST NW STE 301 17.2 miles

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

3708 MOUNTAIN RD 17.3 miles

3708 MOUNTAIN RD
PASADENA, MD 21122
Categories: PASADENA MD

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 17.3 miles

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

2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206, 17.5 miles

2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206,
Baltimore, MD 21216
Categories: Baltimore MD

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 17.7 miles

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

726 LIGHT ST 17.8 miles

726 LIGHT ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

820 Bestgate Rd, 18.1 miles

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

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 18.1 miles

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 18.3 miles

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

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 18.3 miles

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102,
Randallstown, MD 21133
Categories: Randallstown MD

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 18.4 miles

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

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 18.6 miles

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

8945 N WESTLAND DR 18.6 miles

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

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 18.6 miles

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

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 18.7 miles

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 18.7 miles

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

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 18.8 miles

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

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 19.0 miles

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

PO BOX 59815 19.1 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54 19.1 miles

2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

75 MAYO RD 19.3 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 19.3 miles

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 19.5 miles

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

1650 UNION AVE 19.5 miles

1650 UNION AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 19.6 miles

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

803 RUSSELL AVE 19.7 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

2901 SAINT PAUL ST 19.9 miles

2901 SAINT PAUL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3301 WILSON BLVD 20.1 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

4419 FALLS RD STE D 20.2 miles

4419 FALLS RD STE D
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

5606 HOLTON LN 20.4 miles

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

1419 FOREST DR STE 104 20.4 miles

1419 FOREST DR STE 104
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

1833 PORTAL ST 20.5 miles

1833 PORTAL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 20.7 miles

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

1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A 20.8 miles

1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 20.9 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115 21.0 miles

1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD

23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120 21.3 miles

23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Categories: Owings Mills MD

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 21.5 miles

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Categories: Eldersburg MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 22.0 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3
DUNDALK, MD 21222
Categories: DUNDALK MD

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 22.0 miles

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
Categories: ELDERSBURG MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 22.1 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 22.2 miles

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21222
Categories: Baltimore MD

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 22.4 miles

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

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 22.4 miles

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

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 22.5 miles

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

ONSITE ONLY 22.5 miles

ONSITE ONLY
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 22.8 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 22.8 miles

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

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 22.8 miles

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

301 WATERSVILLE RD 22.9 miles

301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

920 W BROAD ST STE B 23.1 miles

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

1667 Homewood Landing Rd 23.1 miles

1667 Homewood Landing Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
Categories: Annapolis MD

225 REINEKERS LN 23.3 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 23.5 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 23.7 miles

8101 PULASKI HWY STE H
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD 24.0 miles

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Categories: REISTERSTOWN MD

7801 YORK RD STE 360 24.0 miles

7801 YORK RD STE 360
TOWSON, MD 21204
Categories: TOWSON MD

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 24.2 miles

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

4527 DUKE ST 24.3 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 24.6 miles

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

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 24.7 miles

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

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 24.7 miles

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

1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109 24.8 miles

1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON 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: Laurel, Maryland

Laurel is a city in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States, located almost midway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on the banks of the Patuxent River. Founded as a mill town in the early 19th century, the arrival of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1835 expanded local industry and later enabled the city to become an early commuter town for Washington and Baltimore workers. Largely residential today, the city maintains a historic district centered on its Main Street, highlighting its industrial past.

The Department of Defense is a prominent presence in the Laurel area today, with the Fort Meade Army base, the National Security Agency, and Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory all located nearby. Laurel Park, a thoroughbred horse racetrack, is located just outside city limits.

Many dinosaur fossils from the Cretaceous Era are preserved in a 7.5-acre (3.0 ha) park in Laurel. The site, which among other finds has yielded fossilized teeth from Astrodon and Priconodon species, has been called the most prolific in the eastern United States. From the Late Glacial age in 10,700 B.C. to 8,500 B.C., Laurel's climate warmed and changed from a spruce forest to a hardwood forest. In the Late Archaic period from 4,000 to 1,000 B.C., Laurel would have been covered primarily with an oak and hickory forest.

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Population (male): 12,380

Population (female): 13,526

Median Age: 36.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,508.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Laurel: 164.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.1% for Black residents, 11.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.5% for other race residents, 9.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 62 registered sex offenders living in Laurel, Maryland as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Laurel is 419 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: Nigerian (6.1%), African (5.2%), Jamaican (3.1%), American (2.4%), Irish (1.8%), Italian (1.8%).

Elevation: 187 feet

Population Density:

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