Atlantic Beach, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,608 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +1.8%

Population (male): 6,881

Median Age: 46.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,190.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Atlantic Beach: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.6%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Atlantic Beach, Florida as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Atlantic Beach is 792 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (14.5%), English (12.1%), Irish (9.9%), German (9.4%), American (7.1%), Italian (2.8%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 32233

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $61,847 (it was $48,353 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,927 (it was $28,618 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $335,527 (it was $155,400 in 2000) Atlantic Beach:$335,527FL:$214,000

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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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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Atlantic Beach, FL

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Atlantic Beach, FL and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

410 ATLANTIC BLVD 0.8 miles

410 ATLANTIC BLVD
NEPTUNE BEACH, FL 32266
Categories: NEPTUNE BEACH FL

900 BEACH BLVD 3.2 miles

900 BEACH BLVD
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
Categories: JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL

13475 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 7 3.3 miles

13475 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

13457 Atlantic Blvd Suite 5 3.4 miles

13457 Atlantic Blvd Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Categories: Jacksonville FL

1230 3rd St South 4.0 miles

1230 3rd St South
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Categories: Jacksonville Beach FL

13170 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 60 4.0 miles

13170 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 60
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
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350 13TH AVE S 4.1 miles

350 13TH AVE S
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
Categories: JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL

13529 Beach Blvd., Suite #301 4.9 miles

13529 Beach Blvd., Suite #301
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Categories: Jacksonville FL

13460 BEACH BLVD UNIT 1 4.9 miles

13460 BEACH BLVD UNIT 1
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224
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4230 TIDEVIEW DR 5.0 miles

4230 TIDEVIEW DR
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32250
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2401 MONUMENT RD 6.5 miles

2401 MONUMENT RD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
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12192 BEACH BLVD STE 7 6.7 miles

12192 BEACH BLVD STE 7
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246
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2392 HUCKINS CT 7.3 miles

2392 HUCKINS CT
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
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2511 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD S #104 7.8 miles

2511 ST JOHNS BLUFF RD S #104
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32246
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1205 MONUMENT RD STE 203 8.4 miles

1205 MONUMENT RD STE 203
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
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4372 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, STE 304 10.7 miles

4372 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, STE 304
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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8705 PERIMETER PARK BLVD STE 2 10.9 miles

8705 PERIMETER PARK BLVD STE 2
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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1021 CESERY BLVD 11.8 miles

1021 CESERY BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211
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7999 PHILIPS HWY STE 208 11.9 miles

7999 PHILIPS HWY STE 208
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
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9770 OLD BAYMEADOWS RD STE 137 12.4 miles

9770 OLD BAYMEADOWS RD STE 137
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
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5960 BEACH BLVD STE 3 12.5 miles

5960 BEACH BLVD STE 3
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
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5960 BEACH BLVD 12.5 miles

5960 BEACH BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
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3901 UNIVERSITY BLVD S Ste 203 12.6 miles

3901 UNIVERSITY BLVD S Ste 203
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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3109 SPRING GLEN RD STE 302 12.9 miles

3109 SPRING GLEN RD STE 302
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
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4063 SALISBURY RD STE 205 12.9 miles

4063 SALISBURY RD STE 205
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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4237 SALISBURY RD STE 304 13.0 miles

4237 SALISBURY RD STE 304
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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7933 BAYMEADOWS WAY STE 3 13.1 miles

7933 BAYMEADOWS WAY STE 3
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
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6639 SOUTHPOINT PKWY STE 106 13.1 miles

6639 SOUTHPOINT PKWY STE 106
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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4933-1 UNIVERSITY BLVD W 13.7 miles

4933-1 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
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9143 PHILIPS HWY STE 495 13.9 miles

9143 PHILIPS HWY STE 495
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
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2570 ATLANTIC BLVD 14.4 miles

2570 ATLANTIC BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
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4221 BAYMEADOWS RD ste 6 14.9 miles

4221 BAYMEADOWS RD ste 6
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217
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231 AIRLINE WAY 15.1 miles

231 AIRLINE WAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217
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47 W Adams St 15.5 miles

47 W Adams St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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4498 HENDRICKS AVE 15.6 miles

4498 HENDRICKS AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
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5212 N PEARL ST 15.6 miles

5212 N PEARL ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208
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300 W ADAMS ST STE 240 15.7 miles

300 W ADAMS ST STE 240
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
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1325 SAN MARCO BLVD STE 301 15.7 miles

1325 SAN MARCO BLVD STE 301
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
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9857 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD STE 4 15.9 miles

9857 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD STE 4
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
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5685 NORWOOD AVE 16.1 miles

5685 NORWOOD AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208
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9826 SAN JOSE BLVD 16.1 miles

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JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
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2545 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 3 16.3 miles

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JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
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510 AIRPORT CENTER DR 16.7 miles

510 AIRPORT CENTER DR
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
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2063 OAK ST 17.0 miles

2063 OAK ST
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204
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1403 DUNN AVE STE 26 17.4 miles

1403 DUNN AVE STE 26
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
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1680 DUNN AVE STE 39
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
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2032 DUNN AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
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2255 DUNN AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
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2262 DUNN AVE STE 2 18.4 miles

2262 DUNN AVE STE 2
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218
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5501 ROOSEVELT BLVD 18.8 miles

5501 ROOSEVELT BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244
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12303 SAN JOSE BLVD 19.0 miles

12303 SAN JOSE BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32223
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1912 HAMILTON ST STE 103 19.6 miles

1912 HAMILTON ST STE 103
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
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1610 BLANDING BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
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4616 SAN JUAN AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
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1340 S 18TH ST 201
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
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837 EDGEWOOD AVE N 19.8 miles

837 EDGEWOOD AVE N
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

1718 EDGEWOOD AVE N 19.8 miles

1718 EDGEWOOD AVE N
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

96279 BRADY POINT RD 20.3 miles

96279 BRADY POINT RD
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
Categories: FERNANDINA BEACH FL

5964 NORMANDY BLVD 21.0 miles

5964 NORMANDY BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

6671 HYDE GROVE AVE 21.5 miles

6671 HYDE GROVE AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

1886 S 14TH ST STE 2 21.7 miles

1886 S 14TH ST STE 2
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
Categories: FERNANDINA BEACH FL

7033 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 8 21.7 miles

7033 COMMONWEALTH AVE STE 8
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32220
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

1699 S. 14th Street, 22.0 miles

1699 S. 14th Street,
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Categories: Fernandina Beach FL

1584 Normandy Village Parkway STE 32 22.5 miles

1584 Normandy Village Parkway STE 32
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32221
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

1465 Kingsley Ave Ste 1401, 22.7 miles

1465 Kingsley Ave Ste 1401,
Orange Park, FL 32073
Categories: Orange Park FL

817 S 8TH ST 22.8 miles

817 S 8TH ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
Categories: FERNANDINA BEACH FL

1563 KINGSLEY AVE STE 102 22.9 miles

1563 KINGSLEY AVE STE 102
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073
Categories: ORANGE PARK FL

7963 NORMANDY BLVD 23.0 miles

7963 NORMANDY BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32221
Categories: JACKSONVILLE FL

1895 KINGSLEY AVE STE 803 23.6 miles

1895 KINGSLEY AVE STE 803
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073
Categories: ORANGE PARK FL

2020 KINGSLEY AVE STE A 23.6 miles

2020 KINGSLEY AVE STE A
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073
Categories: ORANGE PARK FL

2140 KINGSLEY AVE 23.6 miles

2140 KINGSLEY AVE
ORANGE PARK, FL 32073
Categories: ORANGE PARK FL

1680 Eagle Harbor Parkway, Suite B 24.1 miles

1680 Eagle Harbor Parkway, Suite B
Orange Park, FL 32003
Categories: Orange Park FL

Onsite Only 24.9 miles

Onsite Only
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Categories: Fleming Island FL

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Atlantic Beach, FL testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Atlantic Beach, FL testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Atlantic Beach, FL drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Atlantic Beach, FL testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Atlantic Beach, FL and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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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.

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Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Atlantic Beach, Florida

Atlantic Beach is a city in Duval County, Florida, United States and part of the Jacksonville Beaches communities. When the majority of communities in Duval County consolidated with Jacksonville in 1968, Atlantic Beach, along with Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin, remained quasi-independent. Like the other towns, it maintains its own municipal government, but its residents vote in the Jacksonville mayoral election and have representation on the Jacksonville city council. The population was 12,655 at the 2010 census.

In 1900 Henry Flagler built the Mayport branch of the railroad and erected a station north of where the Adele Grage Cultural Center is currently located. Soon afterwords Flagler built a large hotel called the Continental Hotel on the railroad line between Pablo Beach (Jacksonville Beach) and Mayport. The hotel was a summer resort with 250 guest rooms. There was also a dance pavilion, tennis courts and a fishing pier. In 1913 the railroad sold most of the land to the Atlantic Beach Corporation which then began paving streets, installing lights, and water and sewer lines. In that same year the Continental Hotel changed its name to the Atlantic Beach Hotel. However, during World War I people were afraid to come to the coast and the Atlantic Beach Corporation went bankrupt. To make matters worse the Atlantic Beach Hotel burned down on September 20, 1919. After the war land began to sell again and settlement grew. The Town of Atlantic Beach was incorporated in 1926 and the first charter was adopted in 1929. The first town hall burned down in 1932, so a new one was built later that year. The newly established Mayport Naval Station and the construction of the Mathews Bridge led to further development of the town. The boundaries of Atlantic Beach were extended in 1987 with the annexation of Seminole Beach and again in 1996 by extending the westerly boundary to the Intracoastal Waterway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.0 square miles (33.6 km2), of which 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2) is land and 9.5 square miles (24.6 km2) (73.07%) is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,608 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +1.8%

Population (male): 6,881

Median Age: 46.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,190.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Atlantic Beach: 91.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.6%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Atlantic Beach, Florida as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Atlantic Beach is 792 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city

Ancestries: Ancestries: European (14.5%), English (12.1%), Irish (9.9%), German (9.4%), American (7.1%), Italian (2.8%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 32233

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $61,847 (it was $48,353 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,927 (it was $28,618 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $335,527 (it was $155,400 in 2000) Atlantic Beach:$335,527FL:$214,000

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