Sterling Heights, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 132,631 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.6%

Population (male): 65,148

Population (female): 67,483

Median Age: 39.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $951.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Sterling Heights: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 9.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.4% for Black residents, 9.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 87.1% for American Indian residents, 9.1% for other race residents, 16.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 115 registered sex offenders living in Sterling Heights, Michigan as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sterling Heights is 1,156 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in t

Ancestries: Ancestries: Assyrian (16.1%), Polish (11.6%), German (6.4%), Italian (6.4%), Albanian (5.2%), Iraqi (4.1%).

Elevation: 615 feet

Land Area: 36.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 48310, 48312, 48313, 48314, 48317

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $64,668 (it was $60,494 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,032 (it was $24,958 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $187,800 (it was $157,800 in 2000) Sterling Heights:$187,800MI:$155,700

Races:
      White alone - 108,201 - 81.1%
      Asian alone - 10,841 - 8.1%
      Black alone - 7,748 - 5.8%
      Hispanic - 3,395 - 2.5%
      Two or more races - 2,450 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 339 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 317 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 57 - 0.04%

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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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Sterling Heights, Michigan Drug Testing Locations

"Need A Test, Choose The Best"

Our Drug Testing centers in Sterling Heights, MI provide same day drug testing services and we have convenient hours for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. All of our Sterling Heights, Michigan 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 - Sterling Heights, Michigan

(Testing Centers do not accept payment, Pre-registration required)

40732 VAN DYKE AVE 0.9 miles

40732 VAN DYKE AVE
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

6015 19 MILE RD 2.2 miles

6015 19 MILE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 3.1 miles

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102
Troy, MI 48083
Categories: Troy MI

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 3.3 miles

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

31700 VAN DYKE AVE 3.7 miles

31700 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

15717 15 MILE RD 3.9 miles

15717 15 MILE RD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD 4.1 miles

45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD
UTICA, MI 48315
Categories: UTICA MI

43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135 4.2 miles

43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Categories: Clinton Township MI

39333 Van Dyke 4.2 miles

39333 Van Dyke
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121 4.8 miles

43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

11569 E 12 MILE RD 5.2 miles

11569 E 12 MILE RD
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

1663 STEPHENSON HWY 5.2 miles

1663 STEPHENSON HWY
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200 5.4 miles

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200
Warren, MI 48092
Categories: Warren MI

33089 GROESBECK HWY 5.6 miles

33089 GROESBECK HWY
FRASER, MI 48026
Categories: FRASER MI

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 5.8 miles

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 6.0 miles

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Categories: Madison Heights MI

1224 W 14 MILE RD 6.1 miles

1224 W 14 MILE RD
CLAWSON, MI 48017
Categories: CLAWSON MI

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160 6.2 miles

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

739 E 12 MILE RD 6.3 miles

739 E 12 MILE RD
MADISON HTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HTS MI

5180 DEQUINDRE RD 6.3 miles

5180 DEQUINDRE RD
UTICA, MI 48316
Categories: UTICA MI

26400 Van Dyke Ave, 6.4 miles

26400 Van Dyke Ave,
Center Line, MI 48015
Categories: Center Line MI

27351 DEQUINDRE RD 6.6 miles

27351 DEQUINDRE RD
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HEIGHTS MI

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103 6.6 miles

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340 6.7 miles

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

25429 VAN DYKE AVE 6.8 miles

25429 VAN DYKE AVE
CENTER LINE, MI 48015
Categories: CENTER LINE MI

26095 SCHOENHERR RD 6.9 miles

26095 SCHOENHERR RD
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

51863 SCHOENHERR RD 6.9 miles

51863 SCHOENHERR RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

31503 GRATIOT AVE 7.0 miles

31503 GRATIOT AVE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
Categories: ROSEVILLE MI

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 7.0 miles

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105
TROY, MI 48084
Categories: TROY MI

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 7.1 miles

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1
Clawson, MI 48017
Categories: Clawson MI

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150 7.2 miles

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3 7.4 miles

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

1770 23 Mile Road 7.5 miles

1770 23 Mile Road
Macomb Township, MI 48044
Categories: Macomb Township MI

32008 HARPER AVE 7.9 miles

32008 HARPER AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48082
Categories: SAINT CLAIR SHORES MI

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 8.2 miles

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

22605 VAN DYKE AVE 8.3 miles

22605 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400 8.4 miles

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

425 PARK AVE 8.5 miles

425 PARK AVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

21400 E 11 MILE RD 8.9 miles

21400 E 11 MILE RD
ST CLR SHORES, MI 48081
Categories: ST CLR SHORES MI

1398 ROSS LN 9.0 miles

1398 ROSS LN
ROCHESTER, MI 48306
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14 9.0 miles

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR 9.2 miles

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B 9.4 miles

22850 Kelly Rd, Suite B
Eastpointe, MI 48021
Categories: Eastpointe MI

15000 GRATIOT AVE 9.9 miles

15000 GRATIOT AVE
DETROIT, MI 48205
Categories: DETROIT MI

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C 10.1 miles

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C
FERNDALE, MI 48220
Categories: FERNDALE MI

26185 GREENFIELD RD 11.0 miles

26185 GREENFIELD RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

2191 S BLVD 11.2 miles

2191 S BLVD
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

50110 GRATIOT AVE 11.4 miles

50110 GRATIOT AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

20311 MACK AVE 11.7 miles

20311 MACK AVE
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
Categories: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130 11.8 miles

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE 11.8 miles

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48221
Categories: DETROIT MI

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 12.2 miles

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Categories: Bloomfield Hills MI

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422 12.2 miles

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

19251 MACK AVE STE 100 12.6 miles

19251 MACK AVE STE 100
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, MI 48236
Categories: GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200 12.7 miles

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

9100 BROMBACH ST 13.1 miles

9100 BROMBACH ST
HAMTRAMCK, MI 48212
Categories: HAMTRAMCK MI

1915 N PERRY ST 13.1 miles

1915 N PERRY ST
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 13.1 miles

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

53379 GRATIOT AVE 13.2 miles

53379 GRATIOT AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

5575 CONNER ST 13.2 miles

5575 CONNER ST
DETROIT, MI 48213
Categories: DETROIT MI

30795 23 MILE RD 13.4 miles

30795 23 MILE RD
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

13316 W MCNICHOLS RD 13.6 miles

13316 W MCNICHOLS RD
DETROIT, MI 48235
Categories: DETROIT MI

17211 MACK AVE 13.9 miles

17211 MACK AVE
DETROIT, MI 48224
Categories: DETROIT MI

31 OAKLAND AVE 14.2 miles

31 OAKLAND AVE
PONTIAC, MI 48342
Categories: PONTIAC MI

32743 23 MILE RD STE 120 14.3 miles

32743 23 MILE RD STE 120
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER 14.6 miles

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

461 W HURON ST 14.7 miles

461 W HURON ST
PONTIAC, MI 48341
Categories: PONTIAC MI

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 15.1 miles

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117
Southfield, MI 48034
Categories: Southfield MI

22341 W 8 Mile Rd 15.2 miles

22341 W 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
Categories: Detroit MI

4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST 15.7 miles

4201 SAINT ANTOINE ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Categories: DETROIT MI

1555 MACK AVE 15.7 miles

1555 MACK AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Categories: DETROIT MI

290 W WALTON BLVD 15.8 miles

290 W WALTON BLVD
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

4229 CASS AVE 16.0 miles

4229 CASS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48201
Categories: DETROIT MI

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202 16.0 miles

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202
Waterford, MI 48328
Categories: Waterford MI

1375 S LAPEER RD 16.5 miles

1375 S LAPEER RD
LAKE ORION, MI 48360
Categories: LAKE ORION MI

1424 S Lapeer Rd, 16.6 miles

1424 S Lapeer Rd,
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Categories: Lake Orion MI

2630 E JEFFERSON AVE 16.7 miles

2630 E JEFFERSON AVE
DETROIT, MI 48207
Categories: DETROIT MI

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 17.1 miles

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 17.5 miles

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
Categories: FARMINGTON HILLS MI

14671 TELEGRAPH RD 17.9 miles

14671 TELEGRAPH RD
REDFORD, MI 48239
Categories: REDFORD MI

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 18.0 miles

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 19.1 miles

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
Categories: FARMINGTON MI

5800 Highland Rd 19.7 miles

5800 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD 20.2 miles

28196 SCHOOLCRAFT RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

3001 MILLER RD 20.4 miles

3001 MILLER RD
DEARBORN, MI 48120
Categories: DEARBORN MI

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200 20.5 miles

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D 20.6 miles

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
Categories: CLARKSTON MI

10021 Marine City WYW 20.7 miles

10021 Marine City WYW
Ira, MI 48023
Categories: Ira MI

318 N LAPEER RD 21.1 miles

318 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

1745 DACOSTA ST 21.1 miles

1745 DACOSTA ST
DEARBORN, MI 48128
Categories: DEARBORN MI

385 N LAPEER RD 21.1 miles

385 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

2455 Union Lake Rd, 21.2 miles

2455 Union Lake Rd,
Commerce Township, MI 48382
Categories: Commerce Township MI

80650 VAN DYKE RD 21.2 miles

80650 VAN DYKE RD
BRUCE TWP, MI 48065
Categories: BRUCE TWP MI

29531 PLYMOUTH RD 21.3 miles

29531 PLYMOUTH RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

17500 FEDERAL DR STE 750 21.5 miles

17500 FEDERAL DR STE 750
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101
Categories: ALLEN PARK MI

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202 22.1 miles

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202
Clarkston, MI 48346
Categories: Clarkston MI

32355 CAPITOL ST 22.2 miles

32355 CAPITOL ST
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 22.2 miles

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 22.3 miles

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

10127 MARINE CITY HWY 22.4 miles

10127 MARINE CITY HWY
IRA, MI 48023
Categories: IRA MI

37595 7 MILE RD 22.4 miles

37595 7 MILE RD
LIVONIA, MI 48152
Categories: LIVONIA MI

23455 MICHIGAN AVE 22.7 miles

23455 MICHIGAN AVE
DEARBORN, MI 48124
Categories: DEARBORN MI

11583 Farmington Rd, 22.8 miles

11583 Farmington Rd,
Livonia, MI 48150
Categories: Livonia MI

21800 HAGGERTY RD 22.9 miles

21800 HAGGERTY RD
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
Categories: NORTHVILLE MI

22976 OUTER DR 23.0 miles

22976 OUTER DR
DEARBORN, MI 48124
Categories: DEARBORN MI

2253 HAMPTON ST 23.0 miles

2253 HAMPTON ST
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
Categories: WHITE LAKE MI

34095 PLYMOUTH RD 23.0 miles

34095 PLYMOUTH RD
LIVONIA, MI 48150
Categories: LIVONIA MI

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 23.2 miles

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

25070 Michigan Avenue, 23.3 miles

25070 Michigan Avenue,
Dearborn, MI 48124
Categories: Dearborn MI

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 23.4 miles

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

7445 Allen Rd, Suite 150 24.4 miles

7445 Allen Rd, Suite 150
Allen Park, MI 48101
Categories: Allen Park MI

2700 POINTE TREMBLE RD 24.5 miles

2700 POINTE TREMBLE RD
ALGONAC, MI 48001
Categories: ALGONAC MI

8577 N WAYNE RD 24.8 miles

8577 N WAYNE RD
WESTLAND, MI 48185
Categories: WESTLAND MI

3022 DIX HWY 25.0 miles

3022 DIX HWY
LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146
Categories: LINCOLN PARK MI

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How to schedule a drug or alcohol test in Sterling Heights, MI?

  • Call our local Sterling Heights, MI scheduling department at (800) 221-4291
  • Schedule online 24/7 (click here) and receive your registration confirmation by email

Workplace Drug Testing in Sterling Heights, Michigan

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 Sterling Heights.

Employers will see the following benefits of being a Sterling Heights, MI 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 Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights, MI

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 Sterling Heights, MI

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

Alcohol Testing in Sterling Heights, MI

We provide alcohol testing which is available in urine, hair, blood, and breath alcohol in the Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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.

Sterling Heights, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 132,631 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.6%

Population (male): 65,148

Population (female): 67,483

Median Age: 39.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $951.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Sterling Heights: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 9.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.4% for Black residents, 9.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 87.1% for American Indian residents, 9.1% for other race residents, 16.9% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 115 registered sex offenders living in Sterling Heights, Michigan as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sterling Heights is 1,156 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in t

Ancestries: Ancestries: Assyrian (16.1%), Polish (11.6%), German (6.4%), Italian (6.4%), Albanian (5.2%), Iraqi (4.1%).

Elevation: 615 feet

Land Area: 36.6 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 48310, 48312, 48313, 48314, 48317

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $64,668 (it was $60,494 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $30,032 (it was $24,958 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $187,800 (it was $157,800 in 2000) Sterling Heights:$187,800MI:$155,700

Races:
      White alone - 108,201 - 81.1%
      Asian alone - 10,841 - 8.1%
      Black alone - 7,748 - 5.8%
      Hispanic - 3,395 - 2.5%
      Two or more races - 2,450 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 339 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 317 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 57 - 0.04%

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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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