Shirley, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $900.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Shirley: 134.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (17.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.3% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 01464

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $66,366 (it was $40,956 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,696 (it was $22,256 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $284,534 (it was $135,900 in 2000) Shirley:$284,534MA:$385,400

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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, Shirley, MA

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

200 GROTON RD 4.6 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 5.3 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 5.7 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

424 CENTRAL ST 5.8 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

5 WINTER ST 11.5 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

7 DEANE ST 12.6 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

157 UNION ST 14.0 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 14.0 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 14.4 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 15.5 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 15.7 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

39 Village Square, 15.7 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 16.0 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 16.6 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

28 Newton St 17.4 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

300 Main St, 17.4 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584 17.5 miles

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584
GARDNER, MA 1440
Categories: GARDNER MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 17.7 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

14A BROAD ST 17.8 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

8 AUBURN ST 17.8 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

630 PLANTATION ST 18.2 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

500 Lincoln Street 18.5 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 18.6 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 19.1 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

7 FRANCINE RD 19.2 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

352 BELMONT ST 19.6 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 19.7 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

700 Rogers Street, 19.7 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

510 BOSTON RD 19.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

345 MAIN ST 20.5 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 20.6 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

415 MAIN ST 20.8 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 20.9 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 21.1 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 21.4 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

141 MASSASOIT RD 21.5 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 21.5 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

58 BEDFORD ST 22.0 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 22.0 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE 22.3 miles

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
Categories: MERRIMACK NH

190 N MAIN ST 22.4 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 22.6 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

1030 MAIN ST 23.3 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 23.6 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 23.6 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

9 HOPE AVE 23.7 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 23.8 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

348 Greenwood Street 23.9 miles

348 Greenwood Street
Worcester, MA 1607
Categories: Worcester MA

3 PERRY PL 24.7 miles

3 PERRY PL
AUBURN, MA 1501
Categories: AUBURN MA

1 Branch St, 24.8 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Shirley, 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: Shirley, Massachusetts

Shirley is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately thirty miles west-northwest of Boston. The population was 7,211 at the 2010 census. The town has a well-preserved historic New England town center.

It is home to the Massachusetts Correctional Institution – Shirley, a medium-security state prison. (The neighboring maximum-security Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center lies just outside the town limits in the town of Lancaster.) The remains of a Shaker village have been preserved within the grounds of the prison.

The inhabitants at the time of European encounter were Nipmuc (or Pennacook) Indians, who called the area Catacunemaug. Once part of "The Plantation of Groton," Shirley was first settled by English pioneers about 1720.

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Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $900.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Shirley: 134.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (17.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.3% for two or more races residents)

Zip Codes: 01464

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $66,366 (it was $40,956 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $35,696 (it was $22,256 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $284,534 (it was $135,900 in 2000) Shirley:$284,534MA:$385,400

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