Twin Rivers, NJ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 7,443.

Population (female): 3,739

Median Age: 37.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,524.

Poverty (breakdown): (5.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.8% for Black residents, 1.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Elevation: 120 feet

Races:
      White alone - 3,658 - 49.1%
      Hispanic - 2,222 - 29.9%
      Black alone - 839 - 11.3%
      Asian alone - 567 - 7.6%
      Two or more races - 114 - 1.5%
      Other race alone - 34 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.01%

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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, Twin Rivers, NJ

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Twin Rivers, NJ 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 Twin Rivers, NJ 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 Twin Rivers, NJ Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Twin Rivers, NJ 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 Twin Rivers, NJ 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

3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 3.0 miles

3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
Categories: PLAINSBORO NJ

10 COSTCO DR 5.1 miles

10 COSTCO DR
MONROE, NJ 8831
Categories: MONROE NJ

2 CENTRE DR STE 400 5.3 miles

2 CENTRE DR STE 400
MONROE, NJ 8831
Categories: MONROE NJ

333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 6.1 miles

333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
Categories: Jamesburg NJ

31 TURNBERRY DR 6.1 miles

31 TURNBERRY DR
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
Categories: MANALAPAN NJ

5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 7.6 miles

5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
Categories: PLAINSBORO NJ

195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213 7.7 miles

195 US HIGHWAY 9 STE 213
MANALAPAN, NJ 7726
Categories: MANALAPAN NJ

1 WASHINGTON BLVD STE A 8.1 miles

1 WASHINGTON BLVD STE A
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 8691
Categories: ROBBINSVILLE NJ

1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 8.8 miles

1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
Categories: JAMESBURG NJ

4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 9.1 miles

4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
Categories: MONMOUTH JUNCTION NJ

2222 HIGHWAY 33 STE H 9.3 miles

2222 HIGHWAY 33 STE H
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
Categories: HAMILTON NJ

495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7 9.7 miles

495 IRON BRIDGE RD STE 7
FREEHOLD, NJ 7728
Categories: FREEHOLD NJ

260 Mounts Corner Drive, 9.9 miles

260 Mounts Corner Drive,
Freehold, NJ 7728
Categories: Freehold NJ

811 HIGHWAY 33 9.9 miles

811 HIGHWAY 33
HAMILTON, NJ 8619
Categories: HAMILTON NJ

2 HAMILTON HEALTH PL 10.2 miles

2 HAMILTON HEALTH PL
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
Categories: HAMILTON NJ

620 CRANBURY RD 10.5 miles

620 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
Categories: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ

561 CRANBURY RD 10.5 miles

561 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
Categories: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ

50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 10.5 miles

50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202
Manalapan, NJ 7726
Categories: Manalapan NJ

579 CRANBURY RD STE A 10.6 miles

579 CRANBURY RD STE A
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
Categories: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ

1670 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQUARE RD 10.6 miles

1670 WHITEHORSE HAMILTON SQUARE RD
HAMILTON, NJ 8690
Categories: HAMILTON NJ

30 STATE ROUTE 34 N 11.1 miles

30 STATE ROUTE 34 N
COLTS NECK, NJ 7722
Categories: COLTS NECK NJ

1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Suite 201 11.2 miles

1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Suite 201
Hamilton, NJ 8619
Categories: Hamilton NJ

1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD 11.3 miles

1255 WHITEHORSE MERCERVILLE RD
MERCERVILLE, NJ 8619
Categories: MERCERVILLE NJ

601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 11.5 miles

601 Ewing St, Suite C-22
Princeton, NJ 8540
Categories: Princeton NJ

1544 KUSER RD STE C9 11.5 miles

1544 KUSER RD STE C9
TRENTON, NJ 8619
Categories: TRENTON NJ

168 Franklin Corner Rd, Bldg. 2, Suite 1D 11.5 miles

168 Franklin Corner Rd, Bldg. 2, Suite 1D
Lawrenceville, NJ 8648
Categories: Lawrenceville NJ

1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 12.4 miles

1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
Categories: East Brunswick NJ

2500 US HIGHWAY 1 12.5 miles

2500 US HIGHWAY 1
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 8648
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE NJ

418 STATE ROUTE 18 13.6 miles

418 STATE ROUTE 18
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
Categories: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ

601 HAMILTON AVE 13.7 miles

601 HAMILTON AVE
TRENTON, NJ 8629
Categories: TRENTON NJ

832 BRUNSWICK AVE 13.9 miles

832 BRUNSWICK AVE
TRENTON, NJ 8638
Categories: TRENTON NJ

750 BRUNSWICK AVE 13.9 miles

750 BRUNSWICK AVE
TRENTON, NJ 8638
Categories: TRENTON NJ

49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 14.8 miles

49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203
Somerset, NJ 8873
Categories: Somerset NJ

14 EASTON AVE STE 128 16.2 miles

14 EASTON AVE STE 128
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
Categories: NEW BRUNSWICK NJ

400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4 16.3 miles

400 Candlewood Commons, Bldg 4
Howell, NJ 7731
Categories: Howell NJ

92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 16.3 miles

92 Albany Street, Ground Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
Categories: New Brunswick NJ

47 KENT RD 16.6 miles

47 KENT RD
HOWELL, NJ 7731
Categories: HOWELL NJ

636 EASTON AVE 16.8 miles

636 EASTON AVE
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
Categories: SOMERSET NJ

43 MAIN ST 17.7 miles

43 MAIN ST
FARMINGDALE, NJ 7727
Categories: FARMINGDALE NJ

345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 18.1 miles

345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101
EDISON, NJ 8817
Categories: EDISON NJ

704 N Beers St, 18.4 miles

704 N Beers St,
Holmdel, NJ 7733
Categories: Holmdel NJ

PO BOX 233 19.1 miles

PO BOX 233
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Categories: FAIRLESS HILLS PA

135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 19.1 miles

135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY
EDISON, NJ 8837
Categories: EDISON NJ

153 Levittown Pkwy, Suite 5A 19.4 miles

153 Levittown Pkwy, Suite 5A
Levittown, PA 19055
Categories: Levittown PA

303 OMNI DR 19.4 miles

303 OMNI DR
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
Categories: HILLSBOROUGH NJ

500 River Avenue Suite 100 19.4 miles

500 River Avenue Suite 100
Lakewood, NJ 8701
Categories: Lakewood NJ

16 ETHEL RD 19.5 miles

16 ETHEL RD
EDISON, NJ 8817
Categories: EDISON NJ

1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 19.6 miles

1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67
Hazlet, NJ 7730
Categories: Hazlet NJ

370 CAMPUS DR 19.6 miles

370 CAMPUS DR
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
Categories: SOMERSET NJ

259 TALMADGE RD 19.8 miles

259 TALMADGE RD
EDISON, NJ 8817
Categories: EDISON NJ

2880 STATE ROUTE 35 19.9 miles

2880 STATE ROUTE 35
HAZLET, NJ 7730
Categories: HAZLET NJ

1080 STELTON RD 19.9 miles

1080 STELTON RD
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
Categories: PISCATAWAY NJ

1100 Centennial Ave 19.9 miles

1100 Centennial Ave
Piscataway, NJ 8854
Categories: Piscataway NJ

605 S QUEEN ANNE DR 19.9 miles

605 S QUEEN ANNE DR
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
Categories: FAIRLESS HILLS PA

141 MAIN ST 20.0 miles

141 MAIN ST
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
Categories: SOUTH BOUND BROOK NJ

116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 20.2 miles

116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
Categories: SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ

301 OXFORD VALLEY RD STE 1104 20.2 miles

301 OXFORD VALLEY RD STE 1104
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 20.2 miles

1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4
Edison, NJ 8837
Categories: Edison NJ

380 OXFORD VALLEY RD 20.5 miles

380 OXFORD VALLEY RD
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
Categories: LANGHORNE PA

360 OXFORD VALLEY RD 20.5 miles

360 OXFORD VALLEY RD
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
Categories: LANGHORNE PA

333 N Oxford Valley Road, Suite 203 20.8 miles

333 N Oxford Valley Road, Suite 203
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Categories: Fairless Hills PA

701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701 20.8 miles

701 FLORAL VALE BLVD STE 701
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 21.0 miles

100 COMMONS WAY STE 160
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
Categories: HOLMDEL NJ

304 FLORAL VALE BLVD 21.0 miles

304 FLORAL VALE BLVD
YARDLEY, PA 19067
Categories: YARDLEY PA

586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-11 21.0 miles

586 Middletown Blvd, Suite C-11
Langhorne, PA 19047
Categories: Langhorne PA

930 TOWN CENTER DR STE G30 21.1 miles

930 TOWN CENTER DR STE G30
LANGHORNE, PA 19047
Categories: LANGHORNE PA

601 W UNION AVE 21.2 miles

601 W UNION AVE
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
Categories: BOUND BROOK NJ

6 FELLEN PL 21.2 miles

6 FELLEN PL
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
Categories: HILLSBOROUGH NJ

1970 SWARTHMORE AVE 21.2 miles

1970 SWARTHMORE AVE
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
Categories: LAKEWOOD NJ

7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 21.2 miles

7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce
Staten Island, NY 10307
Categories: Staten Island NY

601 West Union Avenue, 21.3 miles

601 West Union Avenue,
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
Categories: Bound Brook NJ

65 JAMES ST 21.6 miles

65 JAMES ST
EDISON, NJ 8820
Categories: EDISON NJ

102 James Street, Suite 201 21.7 miles

102 James Street, Suite 201
Edison, NJ 8820
Categories: Edison NJ

150 AIRPORT RD STE 100 21.8 miles

150 AIRPORT RD STE 100
LAKEWOOD, NJ 8701
Categories: LAKEWOOD NJ

3520 STATE ROUTE 33 21.9 miles

3520 STATE ROUTE 33
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
Categories: NEPTUNE NJ

2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 22.0 miles

2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
Categories: PISCATAWAY NJ

200 Commerce Circle, Bristol Park Shopping Center 22.1 miles

200 Commerce Circle, Bristol Park Shopping Center
Bristol, PA 19007
Categories: Bristol PA

108 LACEY RD STE 38 22.3 miles

108 LACEY RD STE 38
WHITING, NJ 8759
Categories: WHITING NJ

904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 22.3 miles

904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
Categories: South Plainfield NJ

907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 22.3 miles

907 OAK TREE AVE STE H
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
Categories: SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ

2 KINGS HWY 22.4 miles

2 KINGS HWY
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NJ

69 FIRST AVE 22.5 miles

69 FIRST AVE
RARITAN, NJ 8869
Categories: RARITAN NJ

350 Grove St 22.6 miles

350 Grove St
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
Categories: Bridgewater NJ

501 BATH RD 22.6 miles

501 BATH RD
BRISTOL, PA 19007
Categories: BRISTOL PA

1854 VETERANS HWY 22.6 miles

1854 VETERANS HWY
LEVITTOWN, PA 19056
Categories: LEVITTOWN PA

67 Route 37 West 2nd Floor 22.7 miles

67 Route 37 West 2nd Floor
Toms River, NJ 8755
Categories: Toms River NJ

1608 Route 88, Suite 114 22.8 miles

1608 Route 88, Suite 114
Brick, NJ 8724
Categories: Brick NJ

1610 ROUTE 88 STE 101 22.8 miles

1610 ROUTE 88 STE 101
BRICK, NJ 8724
Categories: BRICK NJ

240 Maple Ave, 23.0 miles

240 Maple Ave,
Red Bank, NJ 7701
Categories: Red Bank NJ

158 WYCKOFF RD 23.2 miles

158 WYCKOFF RD
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
Categories: EATONTOWN NJ

1200 GREEN ST 23.2 miles

1200 GREEN ST
ISELIN, NJ 8830
Categories: ISELIN NJ

2441 STATE ROUTE 33 23.3 miles

2441 STATE ROUTE 33
NEPTUNE, NJ 7753
Categories: NEPTUNE NJ

2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101 23.3 miles

2-12 Corbett Way Suite 101
Eatontown, NJ 7724
Categories: Eatontown NJ

781 BRICK BLVD 23.3 miles

781 BRICK BLVD
BRICK, NJ 8723
Categories: BRICK NJ

2-12 CORBETT WAY 23.3 miles

2-12 CORBETT WAY
EATONTOWN, NJ 7724
Categories: EATONTOWN NJ

160 WHITE RD STE 1 23.4 miles

160 WHITE RD STE 1
LITTLE SILVER, NJ 7739
Categories: LITTLE SILVER NJ

2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD 23.6 miles

2103 MOUNT HOLLY RD
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
Categories: BURLINGTON NJ

990 CEDAR BRIDGE AVE STE B7 23.6 miles

990 CEDAR BRIDGE AVE STE B7
BRICK, NJ 8723
Categories: BRICK NJ

1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A 23.7 miles

1806 STATE HWY 35 STE 101A
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
Categories: OAKHURST NJ

802 W PARK AVE STE 221 23.7 miles

802 W PARK AVE STE 221
OCEAN, NJ 7712
Categories: OCEAN NJ

1910 STATE ROUTE 35 23.7 miles

1910 STATE ROUTE 35
OAKHURST, NJ 7755
Categories: OAKHURST NJ

1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1 23.8 miles

1707 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1
MANASQUAN, NJ 8736
Categories: MANASQUAN NJ

101 BURRS RD BLDG 2 STE A 23.8 miles

101 BURRS RD BLDG 2 STE A
WESTAMPTON, NJ 8060
Categories: WESTAMPTON NJ

2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35 24.2 miles

2130 STATE HIGHWAY 35
SEA GIRT, NJ 8750
Categories: SEA GIRT NJ

35 BEAVERSON BLVD BLDG 10 24.3 miles

35 BEAVERSON BLVD BLDG 10
BRICK, NJ 8723
Categories: BRICK NJ

1 PLAZA DR UNIT 8 24.3 miles

1 PLAZA DR UNIT 8
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8757
Categories: TOMS RIVER NJ

1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2 24.4 miles

1809 Corlies Ave, Floor 2
Neptune, NJ 7753
Categories: Neptune NJ

37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 24.6 miles

37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5
Warren, NJ 7059
Categories: Warren NJ

401 MARC DR 24.7 miles

401 MARC DR
TOMS RIVER, NJ 8753
Categories: TOMS RIVER NJ

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 24.7 miles

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
Categories: BRANCHBURG NJ

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 24.7 miles

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
Categories: BRANCHBURG NJ

4855 Hylan Blvd, 24.9 miles

4855 Hylan Blvd,
Staten Island, NY 10312
Categories: Staten Island NY

600 Mule Road, Unit 24A 24.9 miles

600 Mule Road, Unit 24A
Toms River, NJ 8755
Categories: Toms River NJ

811 SUNSET ROAD 24.9 miles

811 SUNSET ROAD
BURLINGTON, NJ 8016
Categories: BURLINGTON NJ

403 US HIGHWAY 202 25.0 miles

403 US HIGHWAY 202
FLEMINGTON, NJ 8822
Categories: FLEMINGTON NJ

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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: Twin Rivers, New Jersey

Twin Rivers is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within East Windsor Township, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 7,443. Twin Rivers was the first planned unit development in New Jersey.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.319 square miles (3.418 km2), including 1.280 square miles (3.315 km2) of land and 0.039 square miles (0.102 km2) of water (2.99%).

Twin Rivers is a mainly a residential community located between Monroe Township and Hightstown. It contains two elementary schools; Ethel McKnight Elementary School (located on the south side) and Perry L. Drew Elementary School (located on the north), both part of the East Windsor Regional School District. Twin Rivers is divided into four sections, known as "quads", with quads 1 & 2 on the southern side of Route 33, and quads 3 & 4 located to the north. Twin Rivers contains a community room, a shopping center and a preschool, all located in quads 1 and 2. The shopping center has restaurants, a gym, a nail salon, and a laundromat. Additionally, each quad has its own swimming pool. Twin Rivers is located along Route 33 near exit 8 of the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 133; there are several large chain hotels within two miles (3.2 km) of the CDP.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 7,443.

Population (female): 3,739

Median Age: 37.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,524.

Poverty (breakdown): (5.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.8% for Black residents, 1.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Elevation: 120 feet

Races:
      White alone - 3,658 - 49.1%
      Hispanic - 2,222 - 29.9%
      Black alone - 839 - 11.3%
      Asian alone - 567 - 7.6%
      Two or more races - 114 - 1.5%
      Other race alone - 34 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.01%

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