Spring, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 54,298.

Population (male): 26,445

Population (female): 27,853

Median Age: 33.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,377.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.7% for Black residents, 16.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.2% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.9% for other race residents, 21.8% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 23.9 square miles.

Zip Codes: 77373

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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, Spring, TX

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Spring, TX 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 Spring, TX 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 Spring, TX Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

19073 INTERSTATE 45 S 2.6 miles

19073 INTERSTATE 45 S
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Categories: SHENANDOAH TX

322 SPRING HILL DR STE A400 3.2 miles

322 SPRING HILL DR STE A400
SPRING, TX 77386
Categories: SPRING TX

1104 Rayford Rd Ste 500 3.3 miles

1104 Rayford Rd Ste 500
Spring, TX 77386
Categories: Spring TX

110 Cypress Station Suite 152 3.3 miles

110 Cypress Station Suite 152
Houston, TX 77090
Categories: Houston TX

2010 FM 1960 Rd E 3.9 miles

2010 FM 1960 Rd E
Houston, TX 77073
Categories: Houston TX

25410 INTERSTATE 45 STE 150 3.9 miles

25410 INTERSTATE 45 STE 150
SPRING, TX 77386
Categories: SPRING TX

710 FM 1960 RD W 4.5 miles

710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

17070 RED OAK DR STE 107 4.5 miles

17070 RED OAK DR STE 107
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16903 RED OAK DR STE 130 4.6 miles

16903 RED OAK DR STE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108 4.7 miles

17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108
Houston, TX 77090
Categories: Houston TX

2161 FM 1960 RD W 5.6 miles

2161 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170 6.0 miles

15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170
Houston, TX 77090
Categories: Houston TX

6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231 6.8 miles

6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231
SPRING, TX 77379
Categories: SPRING TX

3648 FM 1960 RD W 6.8 miles

3648 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77068
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1011 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 150 6.8 miles

1011 MEDICAL PLAZA DR STE 150
SPRING, TX 77380
Categories: SPRING TX

14755 North Freeway Ste 400 6.9 miles

14755 North Freeway Ste 400
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9250 PINECROFT DR 6.9 miles

9250 PINECROFT DR
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380
Categories: THE WOODLANDS TX

8850 Six Pines Drive, Suite 230 7.1 miles

8850 Six Pines Drive, Suite 230
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Categories: The Woodlands TX

5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9 7.2 miles

5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9
Spring, TX 77379
Categories: Spring TX

250 Ed English Lane Bldg 1-B 7.4 miles

250 Ed English Lane Bldg 1-B
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
Categories: SHENANDOAH TX

123 VISION PARK BLVD 8.1 miles

123 VISION PARK BLVD
SHENANDOAH, TX 77384
Categories: SHENANDOAH TX

4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6 8.3 miles

4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6
HOUSTON, TX 77069
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 8.4 miles

1920 RANKIN RD STE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2104 FM 2920 RD 8.6 miles

2104 FM 2920 RD
SPRING, TX 77388
Categories: SPRING TX

15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR 8.7 miles

15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR
SPRING, TX 77379
Categories: SPRING TX

12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 8.9 miles

12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR
HOUSTON, TX 77067
Categories: HOUSTON TX

401 GREENS RD 9.0 miles

401 GREENS RD
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Categories: HOUSTON TX

17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200 9.0 miles

17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 200
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Categories: THE WOODLANDS TX

8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 9.2 miles

8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W,
Humble, TX 77338
Categories: Humble TX

8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 9.5 miles

8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 9.7 miles

16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Categories: HOUSTON TX

654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 9.9 miles

654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6930 FM 1960 RD W 10.2 miles

6930 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77069
Categories: HOUSTON TX

18951 N MEMORIAL DR 10.3 miles

18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 10.4 miles

18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

11120 NORTH FWY STE E 10.5 miles

11120 NORTH FWY STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77037
Categories: HOUSTON TX

24420 FM 1314 RD Suite 101 10.6 miles

24420 FM 1314 RD Suite 101
PORTER, TX 77365
Categories: PORTER TX

10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500 10.7 miles

10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100 10.7 miles

1120 KINGWOOD DR STE 100
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Categories: KINGWOOD TX

1331 Northpark Drive 10.8 miles

1331 Northpark Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
Categories: Kingwood TX

19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 10.9 miles

19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Categories: HUMBLE TX

5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 10.9 miles

5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR
HOUSTON, TX 77032
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507 11.2 miles

13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507
Houston, TX 77070
Categories: Houston TX

1450 KINGWOOD DR 11.2 miles

1450 KINGWOOD DR
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Categories: KINGWOOD TX

13215 DOTSON RD #120 11.3 miles

13215 DOTSON RD #120
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

22475 TOMBALL PKWY 11.3 miles

22475 TOMBALL PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Categories: HOUSTON TX

506 Graham Suite 260 12.1 miles

506 Graham Suite 260
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Categories: TOMBALL TX

13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1, 12.3 miles

13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1,
Tomball, TX 77375
Categories: Tomball TX

28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249 13.1 miles

28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Categories: TOMBALL TX

9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 13.4 miles

9006 Weyburn Grove Dr
Houston, TX 77088
Categories: Houston TX

14080 FM 2920 RD STE A 13.7 miles

14080 FM 2920 RD STE A
TOMBALL, TX 77377
Categories: TOMBALL TX

2601 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY 13.9 miles

2601 W LAKE HOUSTON PKWY
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Categories: KINGWOOD TX

14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD 14.1 miles

14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77429
Categories: CYPRESS TX

5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 14.1 miles

5003 Woodland Meadows Ln
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

10906 FM 1960 West 14.3 miles

10906 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77070
Categories: Houston TX

800 Riverwood Court, Suite 103 14.4 miles

800 Riverwood Court, Suite 103
Conroe, TX 77304
Categories: Conroe TX

10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 14.5 miles

10680 Jones Road, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77065
Categories: Houston TX

100 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 114 14.6 miles

100 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 114
CONROE, TX 77304
Categories: CONROE TX

10655 STEEPLETOP DR 14.6 miles

10655 STEEPLETOP DR
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9138 WEST RD 14.8 miles

9138 WEST RD
HOUSTON, TX 77064
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11301 fallbrook # 126 14.8 miles

11301 fallbrook # 126
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 15.0 miles

7007 NORTH FWY STE 235
HOUSTON, TX 77076
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 16.4 miles

13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 16.4 miles

14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

34624 STATE HIGHWAY 249 16.5 miles

34624 STATE HIGHWAY 249
PINEHURST, TX 77362
Categories: PINEHURST TX

17410 NORTHWEST FWY 16.5 miles

17410 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77040
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 16.5 miles

14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800
Houston, TX 77040
Categories: Houston TX

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106 16.6 miles

7702 FM 1960 E STE 106
Humble, TX 77346
Categories: Humble TX

2129 W DAVIS ST STE D 17.0 miles

2129 W DAVIS ST STE D
CONROE, TX 77304
Categories: CONROE TX

2912 W DAVIS ST STE 140 17.0 miles

2912 W DAVIS ST STE 140
CONROE, TX 77304
Categories: CONROE TX

3205 W DAVIS ST STE B-103 17.1 miles

3205 W DAVIS ST STE B-103
CONROE, TX 77304
Categories: CONROE TX

9723 HOMESTEAD RD 17.2 miles

9723 HOMESTEAD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 17.3 miles

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E
HOUSTON, TX 77095
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 17.8 miles

11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C
HOUSTON, TX 77092
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10961 NORTHWEST FWY 17.8 miles

10961 NORTHWEST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77092
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1150 N LOOP 336 W 17.9 miles

1150 N LOOP 336 W
CONROE, TX 77301
Categories: CONROE TX

1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 18.4 miles

1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 18.6 miles

2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77018
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 18.6 miles

1919 North Loop W Ste 125,
Houston, TX 77008
Categories: Houston TX

4015 INTERSTATE 45 N 19.1 miles

4015 INTERSTATE 45 N
CONROE, TX 77304
Categories: CONROE TX

427 W 20TH ST STE 504 19.1 miles

427 W 20TH ST STE 504
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

235 W 20TH ST 19.1 miles

235 W 20TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2207 LAZYBROOK DR 19.1 miles

2207 LAZYBROOK DR
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

635 W 19TH ST STE 203 19.1 miles

635 W 19TH ST STE 203
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

25801 HIGHWAY 290 19.2 miles

25801 HIGHWAY 290
CYPRESS, TX 77429
Categories: CYPRESS TX

2150 W 18TH ST 19.3 miles

2150 W 18TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 19.8 miles

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 19.8 miles

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 19.8 miles

9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 19.9 miles

9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Categories: CYPRESS TX

102 West 11th St 20.0 miles

102 West 11th St
Houston, TX 77008
Categories: Houston TX

1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 20.1 miles

1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 20.2 miles

1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9180 KATY FWY STE 200 20.7 miles

9180 KATY FWY STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77055
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY 20.9 miles

5151 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5151 KATY FWY STE 170 20.9 miles

5151 KATY FWY STE 170
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

107 YALE ST STE 200 21.4 miles

107 YALE ST STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 21.4 miles

16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106
Houston, TX 77084
Categories: Houston TX

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 22.0 miles

1511 UPLAND DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77043
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 22.0 miles

5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7117 Lyons Ave 22.1 miles

7117 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020
Categories: Houston TX

855 FROSTWOOD 22.3 miles

855 FROSTWOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Categories: HOUSTON TX

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 22.3 miles

17738 SUNSET RIVER LN
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11621A KATY FWY 22.3 miles

11621A KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 22.3 miles

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1917 W GRAY ST 22.6 miles

1917 W GRAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77019
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 22.6 miles

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473
HOUSTON, TX 77010
Categories: HOUSTON TX

11211 KATY FWY 22.6 miles

11211 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2004 LEELAND ST 23.2 miles

2004 LEELAND ST
HOUSTON, TX 77003
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12345 KATY FWY 23.3 miles

12345 KATY FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 23.6 miles

1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 23.6 miles

3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 23.7 miles

2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10909 EAST FWY 23.8 miles

10909 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14045 MEMORIAL DR 23.8 miles

14045 MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3300 CRAWFORD ST 23.8 miles

3300 CRAWFORD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 24.0 miles

5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Categories: HOUSTON TX

4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 24.3 miles

4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Categories: HOUSTON TX

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 24.3 miles

14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 24.3 miles

2450 FONDREN RD STE 125
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 24.4 miles

2500 FONDREN RD STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

13601 Woodforest Blvd 24.4 miles

13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

1200 Binz St, Ste 115 24.6 miles

1200 Binz St, Ste 115
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

4615 I 45 STE 206 24.7 miles

4615 I 45 STE 206
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 24.7 miles

2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205
HOUSTON, TX 77063
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 24.7 miles

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

3001 Fondren Rd STE G 24.7 miles

3001 Fondren Rd STE G
Houston, TX 77063
Categories: Houston TX

5568 WESLAYAN ST 24.8 miles

5568 WESLAYAN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77005
Categories: HOUSTON TX

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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: Big Spring, Texas

Big Spring is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Texas, United States, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. With a population of 27,282 as of the 2010 census, it is the largest city between Midland to the west, Abilene to the east, Lubbock to the north, and San Angelo to the south. Big Spring was established as the county seat of Howard County in 1882; it is the largest community in the county.

The city got its name from the single, large spring that issued into a small gorge between the base of Scenic Mountain and a neighboring hill in the southwestern part of the city limits. Although the name is sometimes still mistakenly pluralized, it is officially singular. "To the native or established residents who may wince at the plural in Big Spring, it should be explained that until about 1916, when for some unexplained reason the name dropped the final 's', the official name of the town was indeed Big Springs."

The area had long been a popular watering hole for Native American residents and nomads, including members of the more recently established Jumano, Apache, and Comanche tribes. The first European to view the site was probably a member of a Spanish expedition, possibly that of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, although the record of his travels cannot confirm his visit. During the 1840s and 1850s Big Spring was often where Comanches assembled and organized themselves before departing on large-scale raids into northern Mexico during the Comanche-Mexico Wars.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 54,298.

Population (male): 26,445

Population (female): 27,853

Median Age: 33.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,377.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.7% for Black residents, 16.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.2% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 19.9% for other race residents, 21.8% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 23.9 square miles.

Zip Codes: 77373

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