Solana Beach, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 7,114

Median Age: 46.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,167.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.3% for Black residents, 5.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.0% for American Indian residents, 5.2% for other race residents, 8.2% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 3.53 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 92075

Races:
      White alone - 9,944 - 77.3%
      Hispanic - 2,048 - 15.9%
      Asian alone - 506 - 3.9%
      Two or more races - 245 - 1.9%
      Black alone - 56 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 26 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 23 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 19 - 0.1%

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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, Solana Beach, CA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, 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

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 Solana Beach, CA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, 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.

Testing Centers located throughout

351 SANTA FE DR STE 210 3.2 miles

351 SANTA FE DR STE 210
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Categories: ENCINITAS CA

354 SANTA FE DR 3.2 miles

354 SANTA FE DR
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Categories: ENCINITAS CA

3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste, 6.1 miles

3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste,
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Categories: Carlsbad CA

1855 LOTUS CT 7.2 miles

1855 LOTUS CT
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
Categories: CARLSBAD CA

10666 N TORREY PINES RD 7.2 miles

10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Categories: LA JOLLA CA

10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200 7.6 miles

10350 Barnes Canyon Rd Ste 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

10243 GENETIC CENTER DR 7.9 miles

10243 GENETIC CENTER DR
San Diego, CA 92121
Categories: San Diego CA

9888 GENESEE AVE 7.9 miles

9888 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Categories: LA JOLLA CA

9300 CAMPUS POINT DR 8.2 miles

9300 CAMPUS POINT DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Categories: LA JOLLA CA

4510 EXECUTIVE DR STE 107 8.7 miles

4510 EXECUTIVE DR STE 107
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

10737 CAMINO RUIZ STE 140 9.2 miles

10737 CAMINO RUIZ STE 140
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

5810 El Camino Real Ste A 10.0 miles

5810 El Camino Real Ste A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Categories: Carlsbad CA

7590 MIRAMAR RD STE C 10.1 miles

7590 MIRAMAR RD STE C
SAN DIEGO, CA 92126
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

10605 SCRIPPS POWAY PKWY STE C 10.6 miles

10605 SCRIPPS POWAY PKWY STE C
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

577 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 102 STE 102 10.7 miles

577 S RANCHO SANTA FE RD STE 102 STE 102
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

16950 VIA TAZON 11.0 miles

16950 VIA TAZON
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

400 CRAVEN RD 11.1 miles

400 CRAVEN RD
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

120 CRAVEN RD STE 101 11.2 miles

120 CRAVEN RD STE 101
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY 11.3 miles

11895 AVENUE OF INDUSTRY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

1595 GRAND AVE STE 109 11.4 miles

1595 GRAND AVE STE 109
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

902 Sycamore Ave Ste 201, 12.1 miles

902 Sycamore Ave Ste 201,
Vista, CA 92081
Categories: Vista CA

15611 POMERADO RD 12.4 miles

15611 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
Categories: POWAY CA

15611 POMERADO RD Ste 525 12.4 miles

15611 POMERADO RD Ste 525
POWAY, CA 92064
Categories: POWAY CA

15615 POMERADO RD 12.4 miles

15615 POMERADO RD
POWAY, CA 92064
Categories: POWAY CA

2804 ROOSEVELT ST 12.7 miles

2804 ROOSEVELT ST
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
Categories: CARLSBAD CA

2185 CITRACADO PKWY 12.8 miles

2185 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
Categories: ESCONDIDO CA

3737 MORAGA AVE STE A206 13.0 miles

3737 MORAGA AVE STE A206
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

740 NORDAHL RD STE 131 13.1 miles

740 NORDAHL RD STE 131
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
Categories: SAN MARCOS CA

7370 OPPORTUNITY RD STE G 13.1 miles

7370 OPPORTUNITY RD STE G
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

3910 Vista Way Ste 106 13.4 miles

3910 Vista Way Ste 106
Oceanside, CA 92056
Categories: Oceanside CA

4490 FANUEL ST 13.4 miles

4490 FANUEL ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

4002 VISTA WAY 13.4 miles

4002 VISTA WAY
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Categories: OCEANSIDE CA

860 W VALLEY PKWY STE 150 13.4 miles

860 W VALLEY PKWY STE 150
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Categories: ESCONDIDO CA

130 CEDAR RD STE 200 13.5 miles

130 CEDAR RD STE 200
VISTA, CA 92083
Categories: VISTA CA

9620 CHESAPEAKE DR STE 104 13.6 miles

9620 CHESAPEAKE DR STE 104
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 100 13.6 miles

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 230 13.6 miles

5575 RUFFIN RD STE 230
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

7995 ARMOUR ST 13.7 miles

7995 ARMOUR ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92111
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2000 WESTWOOD RD 13.9 miles

2000 WESTWOOD RD
VISTA, CA 92083
Categories: VISTA CA

958 POSTAL WAY STE 6 14.0 miles

958 POSTAL WAY STE 6
VISTA, CA 92083
Categories: VISTA CA

2122 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 100 14.1 miles

2122 S EL CAMINO REAL STE 100
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054
Categories: OCEANSIDE CA

555 E VALLEY PKWY STE 3 14.7 miles

555 E VALLEY PKWY STE 3
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Categories: ESCONDIDO CA

7930 FROST ST STE 406 14.8 miles

7930 FROST ST STE 406
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

7901 FROST ST 14.8 miles

7901 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

8008 FROST ST STE 106 14.9 miles

8008 FROST ST STE 106
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

4510 VIEWRIDGE AVE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS OFFICE 15.0 miles

4510 VIEWRIDGE AVE OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS OFFICE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

840 TOWNSITE DR 15.2 miles

840 TOWNSITE DR
VISTA, CA 92084
Categories: VISTA CA

2020 Genesee Ave 2nd Floor 15.3 miles

2020 Genesee Ave 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92123
Categories: San Diego CA

1430 Division St 15.3 miles

1430 Division St
Vista, CA 92081
Categories: Vista CA

4171 OCEANSIDE BLVD Ste 109 15.6 miles

4171 OCEANSIDE BLVD Ste 109
OCEANSIDE, CA 92056
Categories: OCEANSIDE CA

3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 208 16.8 miles

3505 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 208
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2815 CAMINO DEL RIO S Ste 1A 16.8 miles

2815 CAMINO DEL RIO S Ste 1A
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2667 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 100H 16.8 miles

2667 CAMINO DEL RIO S STE 100H
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

5333 MISSION CENTER RD STE 100 17.0 miles

5333 MISSION CENTER RD STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

4647 ZION AVE FL 1 17.1 miles

4647 ZION AVE FL 1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

200 W ARBOR DR 17.5 miles

200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

330 LEWIS ST STE 100 17.7 miles

330 LEWIS ST STE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

3969 4TH AVE STE 302 17.9 miles

3969 4TH AVE STE 302
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

3930 4TH AVE STE 200 17.9 miles

3930 4TH AVE STE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

585 Arthur Ave 18.5 miles

585 Arthur Ave
Oceanside, CA 92057
Categories: Oceanside CA

1370 ROSECRANS ST 18.6 miles

1370 ROSECRANS ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92106
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

300 FIR ST 19.4 miles

300 FIR ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

9745 PROSPECT AVE STE 100 19.9 miles

9745 PROSPECT AVE STE 100
SANTEE, CA 92071
Categories: SANTEE CA

250 MARKET ST 20.3 miles

250 MARKET ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

8090 PARKWAY DR 20.7 miles

8090 PARKWAY DR
LA MESA, CA 91942
Categories: LA MESA CA

5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 601 21.0 miles

5525 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 601
La Mesa, CA 91942
Categories: La Mesa CA

250 PROSPECT PL 21.4 miles

250 PROSPECT PL
CORONADO, CA 92118
Categories: CORONADO CA

5103 Garfield St, 21.6 miles

5103 Garfield St,
La Mesa, CA 91941
Categories: La Mesa CA

2400 E 4TH ST 23.7 miles

2400 E 4TH ST
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

408 W 8TH ST 23.7 miles

408 W 8TH ST
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

1625 E MAIN ST STE 100 23.9 miles

1625 E MAIN ST STE 100
EL CAJON, CA 92021
Categories: EL CAJON CA

1625 E MAIN ST STE 203 23.9 miles

1625 E MAIN ST STE 203
EL CAJON, CA 92021
Categories: EL CAJON CA

1000 EUCLID AVE STE B 24.1 miles

1000 EUCLID AVE STE B
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

102 MILE OF CARS WAY 24.8 miles

102 MILE OF CARS WAY
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
Categories: NATIONAL CITY CA

PO BOX 2798 25.5 miles

PO BOX 2798
FALLBROOK, CA 92088
Categories: FALLBROOK CA

1116 S MAIN AVE 26.4 miles

1116 S MAIN AVE
FALLBROOK, CA 92028
Categories: FALLBROOK CA

88 E BONITA RD STE E 26.5 miles

88 E BONITA RD STE E
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

624 E ELDER ST 26.9 miles

624 E ELDER ST
FALLBROOK, CA 92028
Categories: FALLBROOK CA

480 4th Ave Ste 101, 27.0 miles

480 4th Ave Ste 101,
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Categories: Chula Vista CA

435 H ST 27.1 miles

435 H ST
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

374 H ST. STE 103 27.1 miles

374 H ST. STE 103
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

820 Jamachard Dr Ste 103 27.1 miles

820 Jamachard Dr Ste 103
El Cajon, CA 92019
Categories: El Cajon CA

525 3RD AVE Second Floor 27.4 miles

525 3RD AVE Second Floor
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

1111 BROADWAY STE 305 28.6 miles

1111 BROADWAY STE 305
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

891 KUHN DR STE 111 29.2 miles

891 KUHN DR STE 111
CHULA VISTA, CA 91914
Categories: CHULA VISTA CA

4650 PALM AVE FL 1 31.2 miles

4650 PALM AVE FL 1
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

2520 CACTUS RD STE C 34.4 miles

2520 CACTUS RD STE C
SAN DIEGO, CA 92154
Categories: SAN DIEGO CA

31515 Rancho Pueblo Rd Ste 104, 35.0 miles

31515 Rancho Pueblo Rd Ste 104,
Temecula, CA 92592
Categories: Temecula CA

27625 JEFFERSON AVE STE 101 35.1 miles

27625 JEFFERSON AVE STE 101
TEMECULA, CA 92590
Categories: TEMECULA CA

910 S EL CAMINO REAL 35.6 miles

910 S EL CAMINO REAL
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672
Categories: SAN CLEMENTE CA

28991 OLD TOWN FRONT ST STE 104 35.7 miles

28991 OLD TOWN FRONT ST STE 104
TEMECULA, CA 92590
Categories: TEMECULA CA

29738 RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD STE B 36.4 miles

29738 RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD STE B
TEMECULA, CA 92591
Categories: TEMECULA CA

27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 109, 36.7 miles

27699 Jefferson Ave Ste 109,
Temecula, CA 92590
Categories: Temecula CA

41750 WINCHESTER RD STE N 36.9 miles

41750 WINCHESTER RD STE N
TEMECULA, CA 92590
Categories: TEMECULA CA

41715 WINCHESTER RD STE 101 36.9 miles

41715 WINCHESTER RD STE 101
TEMECULA, CA 92590
Categories: TEMECULA CA

24581 DEL PRADO STE G 37.0 miles

24581 DEL PRADO STE G
DANA POINT, CA 92629
Categories: DANA POINT CA

654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES 38.4 miles

654 CAMINO DE LOS MARES
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Categories: SAN CLEMENTE CA

647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 108 STE 158 38.4 miles

647 CAMINO DE LOS MARES STE 108 STE 158
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
Categories: SAN CLEMENTE CA

25285 MADISON AVE STE 101 39.1 miles

25285 MADISON AVE STE 101
MURRIETA, CA 92562
Categories: MURRIETA CA

25405 HANCOCK AVE STE 106 39.5 miles

25405 HANCOCK AVE STE 106
MURRIETA, CA 92562
Categories: MURRIETA CA

25500 MEDICAL CENTER DR 39.5 miles

25500 MEDICAL CENTER DR
MURRIETA, CA 92562
Categories: MURRIETA CA

25405 HANCOCK AVE STE 101 39.6 miles

25405 HANCOCK AVE STE 101
MURRIETA, CA 92562
Categories: MURRIETA CA

32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO STE A105 40.3 miles

32241 CAMINO CAPISTRANO STE A105
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
Categories: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA

36485 INLAND VALLEY DR 41.5 miles

36485 INLAND VALLEY DR
WILDOMAR, CA 92595
Categories: WILDOMAR CA

36320 INLAND VALLEY DR STE 307 41.8 miles

36320 INLAND VALLEY DR STE 307
WILDOMAR, CA 92595
Categories: WILDOMAR CA

27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118 45.4 miles

27800 MEDICAL CENTER RD STE118
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Categories: MISSION VIEJO CA

25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100 45.8 miles

25500 RANCHO NIGUEL RD STE 100
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
Categories: LAGUNA NIGUEL CA

425 DIAMOND DR STE 104 46.2 miles

425 DIAMOND DR STE 104
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
Categories: LAKE ELSINORE CA

31712 Casino Dr Ste 7b, 46.2 miles

31712 Casino Dr Ste 7b,
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Categories: Lake Elsinore CA

31571 CANYON ESTATES DR STE101 46.7 miles

31571 CANYON ESTATES DR STE101
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532
Categories: LAKE ELSINORE CA

25431 CABOT RD STE 118 47.8 miles

25431 CABOT RD STE 118
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Categories: LAGUNA HILLS CA

27168 NEWPORT RD STE 1 48.2 miles

27168 NEWPORT RD STE 1
MENIFEE, CA 92584
Categories: MENIFEE CA

29798 HAUN RD STE 207 48.5 miles

29798 HAUN RD STE 207
MENIFEE, CA 92586
Categories: MENIFEE CA

61 ARGONAUT 49.1 miles

61 ARGONAUT
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656
Categories: ALISO VIEJO CA

23962 ALICIA PKWY 49.2 miles

23962 ALICIA PKWY
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Categories: MISSION VIEJO CA

24451 HEALTH CENTER DR 49.5 miles

24451 HEALTH CENTER DR
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Categories: LAGUNA HILLS CA

23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA STE 230 49.7 miles

23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA STE 230
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Categories: LAGUNA HILLS CA

23521 Paseo De Valencia #302C, 49.8 miles

23521 Paseo De Valencia #302C,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Categories: Laguna Hills CA

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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: Solana Beach, California

The area was first settled by the San Dieguitos, early Holocene inhabitants of the area. During the Spanish colonial era, trails heading north near Solana Beach crossed inland to avoid the marshes and inlets of the area. The George H. Jones family were the first settlers in the area now known as Solana Beach, arriving in 1886. Until 1923, the main area known as Solana Beach had been called Lockwood Mesa. When Lake Hodges Dam was built in 1917-1918, the area encompassing Solana Beach began to develop rapidly. The creation of the 12,000-acre (49 km2) Santa Fe Irrigation District in 1918 ensured that the area from Rancho Santa Fe through Solana Beach would prosper and expand. The coastline from Solana Beach to Oceanside began to boom in the early 1920s. In 1922 Colonel Ed Fletcher, an early community leader and developer, purchased 140 acres (0.57 km2) at $20 per acre from farmer George H. Jones to develop the town of Solana Beach, with the help of his brother-in-law Eugene Batchelder. To provide access to the beach for the development, hydraulic water pressure was used to erode away tons of earth and create the Fletcher Cove entry and beach. This took one man three months with a fire hose, using water that was coming over the spillway at Lake Hodges Dam. The beach was opened with great fanfare including horse races on the beach on July 4, 1925.

The community grew slowly, but steadily throughout the rest of the century, with particular booms occurring in the decade after World War II and a real estate boom in the last quarter of the 20th century. In 1986 the community officially incorporated as the city of Solana Beach. That year, the city hosted the final funeral services for Desi Arnaz, who had died in Del Mar. Arnaz's funeral was held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, one of two Catholic churches in the city and part of the Diocese of San Diego.[citation needed]

The city received national news in 2003 upon becoming the first city in the Continental United States to enact a smoking ban on its public beaches, a trend which has continued as many other coastal Californian towns have followed suit in banning smoking on their beaches. Solana Beach was the last coastal community in North San Diego County to ban alcohol on the beach, doing so for at least a year in an action unanimously approved by the City Council.[citation needed]

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Population (female): 7,114

Median Age: 46.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,167.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.3% for Black residents, 5.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.0% for American Indian residents, 5.2% for other race residents, 8.2% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 3.53 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 92075

Races:
      White alone - 9,944 - 77.3%
      Hispanic - 2,048 - 15.9%
      Asian alone - 506 - 3.9%
      Two or more races - 245 - 1.9%
      Black alone - 56 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 26 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 23 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 19 - 0.1%

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