Wakefield, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 24,932.

Population (male): 12,094

Population (female): 12,838

Median Age: 42.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,376.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wakefield: 137.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.7% for Black residents, 7.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.6% for other race residents, 12.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Wakefield, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wakefield is 6,693 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this ci

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (24.3%), Irish (21.5%), English (5.4%), American (4.8%), European (3.7%), German (3.0%).

Elevation: 100 feet

Land Area: 7.47 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01880

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $107,137 (it was $66,117 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $48,708 (it was $30,369 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $503,116 (it was $240,300 in 2000) Wakefield:$503,116MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 23,181 - 93.0%
      Asian alone - 659 - 2.6%
      Hispanic - 575 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 255 - 1.0%
      Black alone - 214 - 0.9%
      Other race alone - 26 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 22 - 0.09%

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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)

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Wakefield, Massachusetts Drug Testing Locations

"Need A Test, Choose The Best"

Our Drug Testing centers in Wakefield, MA provide same day drug testing services and we have convenient hours for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. All of our Wakefield, Massachusetts drug testing centers are available for urine drug testing, hair drug testing, Breath and ETG alcohol testing and we are dedicated to providing our testing services in a friendly and confidential manner. Testing for Employment, DOT, Court Ordered, Family, Personal.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Locations - Wakefield, Massachusetts

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On-site only 0.4 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 1.2 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

16 Main Street 1.5 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

52 BOW ST 1.7 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 2.6 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 2.7 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 2.7 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

371 BROADWAY 3.0 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

POH on-site only 4.3 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 4.3 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 5.1 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

20 S BORDER RD 5.5 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

66B CONCORD ST 5.5 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

219 CENTRE ST 5.6 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 5.6 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

92 HIGH ST 6.4 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

37 MANNING ST 6.6 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

229 Andover Street 6.9 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

101 STATION LNDG 7.1 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 7.3 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 7.5 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 7.9 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 8.1 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 8.4 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 8.4 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

194 NORTH ST 8.6 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

601 Concord Ave 9.0 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

35 BEDFORD ST 9.0 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 9.0 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 9.0 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

12 EVERETT ST 9.1 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 9.3 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 9.3 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 9.3 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 9.4 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

41 CARLETON RD 9.8 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 9.8 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 9.9 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

510 BOSTON RD 10.0 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

Onsite Only #1 10.0 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

114 WESTERN AVE 10.2 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 10.2 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 10.5 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 10.5 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

P.O. Box 546 10.8 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

376 Arsenal Street 10.9 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 11.4 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 11.4 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

358 HARVARD ST 11.5 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

1285 Beacon St 11.5 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 11.6 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

319 Longwood Ave, 11.8 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 11.9 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 12.0 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 12.0 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

138 Haverhill St, 12.1 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 12.3 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

345 MAIN ST 12.4 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

1030 MAIN ST 12.9 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 13.0 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 13.1 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 13.4 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

700 Rogers Street, 13.6 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 13.8 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 14.0 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 14.2 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

1 GENERAL ST 14.5 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 15.0 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

39 Village Square, 15.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

1 Branch St, 15.5 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 15.7 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 15.9 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

1996 CENTRE ST 16.1 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 16.9 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 16.9 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 16.9 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 17.1 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 17.5 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.7 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 17.7 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.9 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

165 GRANITE ST 18.4 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

21 SCHOOL ST 18.4 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 18.4 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 18.5 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 18.6 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

296 Main Street 19.0 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 19.0 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 19.3 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

7 DEANE ST 19.9 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 19.9 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 20.1 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

485 GRANITE ST 20.4 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 20.4 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 20.4 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

190 N MAIN ST 20.4 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

289 Main St, 20.6 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 20.6 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

159 N BROADWAY 20.8 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 20.8 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

759 GRANITE ST 21.0 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

7 FRANCINE RD 21.1 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

100 BAY STATE DR 21.3 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

250 POND ST 21.4 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 22.2 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 22.4 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 22.9 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

49 RANGE RD STE 101 22.9 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 23.4 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 23.5 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 23.6 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 23.9 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 24.1 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

100 JOHN RD 24.5 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

24 MORRILL PL 24.7 miles

24 MORRILL PL
AMESBURY, MA 1913
Categories: AMESBURY MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 24.9 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

42 Washington Street 25.0 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

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How to schedule a drug or alcohol test in Wakefield, MA?

  • Call our local Wakefield, MA scheduling department at (800) 221-4291
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Workplace Drug Testing in Wakefield, Massachusetts

Employers are encouraged to develop workplace drug testing programs which are designed to detect the presence of alcohol, illicit street drugs or specific prescription drugs in Wakefield.

Employers will see the following benefits of being a Wakefield, MA Drug Free Workplace:

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Improved Customer Satisfaction

In addition, many companies, including Wakefield, regardless of size indicate that becoming a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.

DOT Drug Testing in Wakefield, MA

If you employ DOT designated safety sensitive employees who are required to have a Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Test (FMCSA, USCG, FAA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA) or if you manage a DOT drug or alcohol testing program for a company, it is imperative that you understand and comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. In addition to DOT drug testing, Accredited Drug Testing also offers, DOT consortium enrollment, DOT physicals, MVR reports and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and reporting services.

Probation/Court Ordered Drug Testing in Wakefield, MA

Accredited Drug Testing provides probation/court ordered drug testing for persons in need of an immediate or same day drug testing service. Our local Wakefield, MA drug testing locations are available for same day service and we have locations across the United States.

Alcohol Testing in Wakefield, MA

We provide alcohol testing which is available in urine, hair, blood, and breath alcohol in the Wakefield area. Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing services which can be administered for employment purposes, personal drug tests, probation, court ordered and various other testing reasons. EtG alcohol testing Is also available by both a urine and hair sample. DOT breath alcohol testing is also available in the Wakefield area.

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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 Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are facilities where biological samples are collected for the purpose of drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in various industries and contexts, such as employment, legal cases, and sports, to ensure compliance with drug policies and to promote safety. This overview provides consumers with key information about the operations, types of tests conducted, and what to expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Role of Drug Testing Collection Centers

The primary role of drug testing collection centers is to ensure that samples are collected in a secure and standardized manner. These centers adhere to strict guidelines to prevent contamination or tampering of samples, which could compromise test results. They serve individuals referred by employers, legal entities, or health care providers, and also offer services for private individuals seeking personal drug testing.

Types of Tests and Substances Screened

Collection centers handle various types of drug tests, which may include:

  • Urine tests: The most common method for detecting recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, and amphetamines.
  • Hair tests: Provide a longer detection window, typically up to 90 days, for substances like ecstasy, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
  • Blood tests: Used for precise measurement of drug levels in the body, though less common due to their invasive nature.
  • Saliva tests: Increasingly popular for their non-invasive procedure and immediate detection of drugs consumed very recently.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

When visiting a drug testing collection center, individuals can expect the following procedures:

  1. Identification Verification: To ensure accuracy and security, individuals must present valid identification.
  2. Sample Collection: A trained technician will collect the sample using the appropriate method for the test being conducted.
  3. Chain of Custody Documentation: This process documents each person who handles the sample and maintains the integrity of the sample from collection to laboratory analysis.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are essential for ensuring the reliability and legality of drug tests. By maintaining high standards of practice, these centers support the enforcement of drug-free policies in workplaces and other institutions, thus contributing to public safety and health. Accurate testing helps in the identification and support of individuals with substance use issues, enhancing their access to treatment and recovery resources.

In conclusion, drug testing collection centers are critical to the effective implementation of drug testing protocols, offering professional and discreet services to ensure the integrity of each test conducted.

Wakefield, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 24,932.

Population (male): 12,094

Population (female): 12,838

Median Age: 42.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,376.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wakefield: 137.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (3.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.7% for Black residents, 7.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.6% for other race residents, 12.5% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Wakefield, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wakefield is 6,693 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this ci

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (24.3%), Irish (21.5%), English (5.4%), American (4.8%), European (3.7%), German (3.0%).

Elevation: 100 feet

Land Area: 7.47 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01880

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $107,137 (it was $66,117 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $48,708 (it was $30,369 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $503,116 (it was $240,300 in 2000) Wakefield:$503,116MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 23,181 - 93.0%
      Asian alone - 659 - 2.6%
      Hispanic - 575 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 255 - 1.0%
      Black alone - 214 - 0.9%
      Other race alone - 26 - 0.1%
      American Indian alone - 22 - 0.09%

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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)

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