Takoma Park, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 38.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,162.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Takoma Park: 188.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (2.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.6% for Black residents, 14.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.3% for other race residents, 6.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Takoma Park, Maryland as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Takoma Park is 993 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is n

Elevation: 250 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, Takoma Park, MD

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 1.3 miles

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

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 1.6 miles

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

920 VARNUM ST NE 2.5 miles

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

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 3.3 miles

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

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 3.3 miles

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

911 U ST NW 4.3 miles

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

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 4.7 miles

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

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 4.9 miles

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

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 5.4 miles

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

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 5.4 miles

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

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 5.4 miles

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

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 5.6 miles

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

2029 K ST NW STE 301 5.6 miles

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

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 5.6 miles

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

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 5.6 miles

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

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 5.8 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 6.4 miles

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

7933 BELLE POINT DR 6.5 miles

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

4729 SELLMAN RD 6.5 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

13823 OUTLET DR 7.9 miles

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

3301 WILSON BLVD 8.2 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 8.8 miles

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

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 9.2 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 9.4 miles

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

10117 PALAMAR DR 9.4 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

3510 HEIDI LN 9.5 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 9.9 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 10.2 miles

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

PO BOX 59815 10.2 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 10.2 miles

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

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 10.4 miles

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

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 10.5 miles

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

920 W BROAD ST STE B 11.2 miles

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

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 11.3 miles

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

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 11.4 miles

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

P. O. BOX 376 11.5 miles

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

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 11.5 miles

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

5606 HOLTON LN 11.8 miles

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

4320 SEMINARY RD 11.8 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

225 REINEKERS LN 12.3 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 12.3 miles

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

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 12.3 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 12.4 miles

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

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 12.4 miles

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

4527 DUKE ST 12.7 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8768 SUSINI DR 12.7 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 12.9 miles

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

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 13.0 miles

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

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 13.1 miles

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

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 13.1 miles

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

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 13.2 miles

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

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 13.6 miles

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

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 13.7 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 13.8 miles

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

On-site ONLY 13.8 miles

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

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 13.9 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 14.3 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

Onsite Only 14.4 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 14.5 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 14.7 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

100 MAPLE AVE E 14.8 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

8945 N WESTLAND DR 15.0 miles

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

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 15.0 miles

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

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 15.0 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 15.2 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 15.3 miles

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

5501 BACKLICK RD 15.4 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 15.4 miles

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

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 15.6 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 15.7 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 16.2 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

803 RUSSELL AVE 16.3 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 16.4 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 16.7 miles

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

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 17.1 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6656 DOBBIN RD 17.4 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 17.7 miles

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

10560 MAIN ST 18.6 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 18.8 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 18.8 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 19.1 miles

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

6785 Business Pkwy 19.1 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 19.3 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 19.3 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

208 ELDEN ST 19.5 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 19.5 miles

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

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 19.5 miles

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

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 19.5 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 19.8 miles

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

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 20.0 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 20.7 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 20.9 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 21.0 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 21.7 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 21.8 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

12713 SHOPPES LN 22.0 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 22.1 miles

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

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 22.2 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

2 LYNDHURST CT 22.3 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 22.7 miles

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

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 22.9 miles

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

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 23.0 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 23.5 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 23.6 miles

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

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 23.7 miles

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

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 23.8 miles

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

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 23.9 miles

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

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 23.9 miles

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

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 24.0 miles

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

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 24.0 miles

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

1411 H SERVICE RD 24.2 miles

1411 H SERVICE RD
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108 24.2 miles

4437 BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR STE 108
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
Categories: CHANTILLY VA

21785 FILIGREE CT 24.3 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 24.3 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

75 MAYO RD 24.3 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

5822 OAKLAND RD 24.4 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 24.5 miles

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

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 24.5 miles

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD
BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
Categories: BRYANS ROAD MD

216 Locust St 24.6 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

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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: Takoma Park, Maryland

Takoma Park is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington metropolitan area. Founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1890, Takoma Park, informally called "Azalea City", is a Tree City USA and a nuclear-free zone. A planned commuter suburb, it is situated along the Metropolitan Branch of the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, just northeast of Washington, D.C., and it shares a border and history with the adjacent neighborhood of Takoma, Washington, D.C. It is governed by an elected mayor and six elected councilmembers, who form the city council, and an appointed city manager, under a council-manager style of government. The city's population was 16,715 at the 2010 national census.

Since 2013, residents of Takoma Park can vote in municipal elections when they turn sixteen. It was the first city in the United States to extend voting rights to 16- and 17-year-olds in city elections. Since then, the City of Hyattsville has done the same.

Takoma Park was founded by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert in 1883. It was one of the first planned Victorian commuter suburbs, centered on the B&O railroad station in Takoma, D.C., and bore aspects of a spa and trolley park.

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Median Age: 38.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,162.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Takoma Park: 188.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (2.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.6% for Black residents, 14.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.3% for other race residents, 6.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Takoma Park, Maryland as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Takoma Park is 993 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is n

Elevation: 250 feet

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