Springfield, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 154,758 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +1.8%

Median Age: 34.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Springfield: 120.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 27.9%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 295 registered sex offenders living in Springfield, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Springfield is 522 to 1.>

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108, 01109, 01118, 01119, 01128, 01129, 01151

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $36,234 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $20,728 (it was $15,232 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $152,200 (it was $86,500 in 2000) Springfield:$152,200MA:$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, Springfield, MA

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

233 CAREW ST 1.0 miles

233 CAREW ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 1104
Categories: SPRINGFIELD MA

780 Chestnut St, 1.6 miles

780 Chestnut St,
Springfield, MA 1107
Categories: Springfield MA

1515 ALLEN ST 4.0 miles

1515 ALLEN ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 1118
Categories: SPRINGFIELD MA

140 CARANDO DR 4.2 miles

140 CARANDO DR
SPRINGFIELD, MA 1104
Categories: SPRINGFIELD MA

200 N MAIN ST 4.2 miles

200 N MAIN ST
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 1028
Categories: EAST LONGMEADOW MA

430 Cooley Street 4.7 miles

430 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 1128
Categories: Springfield MA

1233 MAIN ST 4.8 miles

1233 MAIN ST
HOLYOKE, MA 1040
Categories: HOLYOKE MA

1068 SHOEMAKER LN 5.1 miles

1068 SHOEMAKER LN
FEEDING HILLS, MA 1030
Categories: FEEDING HILLS MA

75 SPRINGFIELD RD 6.3 miles

75 SPRINGFIELD RD
WESTFIELD, MA 1085
Categories: WESTFIELD MA

1505 Memorial Drive 6.8 miles

1505 Memorial Drive
Chicopee, MA 1020
Categories: Chicopee MA

311 East Main Street 7.0 miles

311 East Main Street
Westfield, MA 1085
Categories: Westfield MA

575 BEECH ST 7.1 miles

575 BEECH ST
HOLYOKE, MA 1040
Categories: HOLYOKE MA

140 HAZARD AVE Ste 102 8.0 miles

140 HAZARD AVE Ste 102
ENFIELD, CT 6082
Categories: ENFIELD CT

535 HAZARD AVE 8.9 miles

535 HAZARD AVE
ENFIELD, CT 6082
Categories: ENFIELD CT

334 Ella T Grasso Turnpike Suite 275 12.5 miles

334 Ella T Grasso Turnpike Suite 275
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT 6096
Categories: WINDSOR LOCKS CT

7 Mill Pond Rd 12.9 miles

7 Mill Pond Rd
Granby, CT 6035
Categories: Granby CT

2 Concorde Way, Building 3A, 13.1 miles

2 Concorde Way, Building 3A,
Windsor Locks, CT 6096
Categories: Windsor Locks CT

30 LOCUST ST 16.2 miles

30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 1060
Categories: NORTHAMPTON MA

106 RUSSELL ST 16.6 miles

106 RUSSELL ST
HADLEY, MA 1035
Categories: HADLEY MA

1060 DAY HILL RD 16.9 miles

1060 DAY HILL RD
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201 16.9 miles

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202 19.1 miles

170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202
AMHERST, MA 1002
Categories: AMHERST MA

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2 19.7 miles

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

224 HARTFORD TPKE 19.7 miles

224 HARTFORD TPKE
VERNON, CT 6066
Categories: VERNON CT

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105 19.8 miles

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
Categories: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1 19.8 miles

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
Categories: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

200 MERROW RD 20.7 miles

200 MERROW RD
TOLLAND, CT 6084
Categories: TOLLAND CT

85 SOUTH ST 20.7 miles

85 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 1082
Categories: WARE MA

381 Hopmeadow Street, 20.8 miles

381 Hopmeadow Street,
Simsbury, CT 6089
Categories: Simsbury CT

256 N MAIN ST 21.4 miles

256 N MAIN ST
MANCHESTER, CT 6042
Categories: MANCHESTER CT

555 Main Street, 22.8 miles

555 Main Street,
Manchester, CT 6040
Categories: Manchester CT

701 MAIN ST 23.4 miles

701 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6108
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302 23.5 miles

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302
HARTFORD, CT 6105
Categories: HARTFORD CT

21 Woodland St, 23.7 miles

21 Woodland St,
Hartford, CT 6105
Categories: Hartford CT

339 W MAIN ST 24.2 miles

339 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 6001
Categories: AVON CT

400 WASHINGTON ST 24.7 miles

400 WASHINGTON ST
HARTFORD, CT 6106
Categories: HARTFORD CT

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

Springfield is a city in the state of Massachusetts, United States, and the seat of Hampden County. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. As of the 2010 Census, the city's population was 153,060. As of 2017, the estimated population was 154,758, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas[b] in Massachusetts (the other being Greater Boston), had a population of 692,942 as of 2010.

The first Springfield in the New World, during the American Revolution, George Washington designated it as the site of the Springfield Armory for its central location. The Armory would play a pivotal role in the Civil War with its manufacture of the famed "Springfield rifles"; closing during the Johnson administration, today this national park historic site features the largest collection of historic American firearms in the world. Today the city is the largest in western New England, and the urban, economic, and media capital of Massachusetts' section of the Connecticut River Valley, colloquially known as the Pioneer Valley. Springfield has several nicknames – "The City of Firsts", due to the many innovations developed there, such as the first American dictionary, the first American gas-powered automobile, and the first machining lathe for interchangeable parts; "The City of Homes", due to its Victorian residential architecture; and "Hoop City", as basketball – one of the world's most popular sports – was invented in Springfield in 1891 by James Naismith.

Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, lies 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, on the western bank of the Connecticut River. The Hartford-Springfield region is known as the Knowledge Corridor because it hosts over 160,000 university students and over 32 universities and liberal arts colleges – the second-highest concentration of higher-learning institutions in the United States. The city of Springfield itself is home to Springfield College, Western New England University, American International College, and Springfield Technical Community College, among other higher educational institutions.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 154,758 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +1.8%

Median Age: 34.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Springfield: 120.8 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 27.9%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 295 registered sex offenders living in Springfield, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Springfield is 522 to 1.>

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01103, 01104, 01105, 01107, 01108, 01109, 01118, 01119, 01128, 01129, 01151

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $36,234 (it was $30,417 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $20,728 (it was $15,232 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $152,200 (it was $86,500 in 2000) Springfield:$152,200MA:$385,400

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