Buford, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 14,868 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +39.4%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $923.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Buford: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 58 registered sex offenders living in Buford, Georgia as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Buford is 249 to 1.>

Elevation: 1187 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $52,113 (it was $38,733 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,232 (it was $18,308 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $216,793 (it was $95,400 in 2000) Buford:$216,793GA:$173,700

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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, Buford, GA

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

4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD 1.7 miles

4585 NELSON BROGDON BLVD
SUGAR HILL, GA 30518
Categories: SUGAR HILL GA

1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E 2.5 miles

1950 BUFORD MILL DR STE E
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

3276 BUFORD DR STE 102 3.0 miles

3276 BUFORD DR STE 102
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

3425 BUFORD DR 3.2 miles

3425 BUFORD DR
BUFORD, GA 30519
Categories: BUFORD GA

4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100 4.0 miles

4889 GOLDEN PKWY STE 100
BUFORD, GA 30518
Categories: BUFORD GA

4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010 5.6 miles

4411 SUWANEE DAM RD STE 1010
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 7.0 miles

960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 7.2 miles

2696 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2272 CHATEAU DR 7.4 miles

2272 CHATEAU DR
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

907 Buford Rd Ste 300 8.4 miles

907 Buford Rd Ste 300
Cumming, GA 30041
Categories: Cumming GA

2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD 8.6 miles

2021 MARKET PLACE BLVD
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

301 SHYREWOOD DR 9.0 miles

301 SHYREWOOD DR
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD 9.0 miles

755 LAWRENCEVILLE SUWANEE RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

332 SWANSON DR STE A 9.3 miles

332 SWANSON DR STE A
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100 9.4 miles

5875 THOMPSON MILL RD STE 100
HOSCHTON, GA 30548
Categories: HOSCHTON GA

1159 WOODTRACE LN 9.5 miles

1159 WOODTRACE LN
AUBURN, GA 30011
Categories: AUBURN GA

1330 Atlanta Hwy 9.7 miles

1330 Atlanta Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
Categories: Cumming GA

4509 WINDER HWY 9.8 miles

4509 WINDER HWY
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
Categories: FLOWERY BRANCH GA

2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100 9.9 miles

2575 PEACHTREE PKWY STE 100
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

260 ELM ST 9.9 miles

260 ELM ST
CUMMING, GA 30040
Categories: CUMMING GA

4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B 10.1 miles

4275 JOHNS CREEK PKWY STE B
SUWANEE, GA 30024
Categories: SUWANEE GA

2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD 10.3 miles

2825 KEITH BRIDGE RD
CUMMING, GA 30041
Categories: CUMMING GA

3703 WINDER HWY 10.4 miles

3703 WINDER HWY
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542
Categories: FLOWERY BRANCH GA

575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280 10.8 miles

575 PROFESSIONAL DR STE 280
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

575 Professional Drive Ste 200, 10.8 miles

575 Professional Drive Ste 200,
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Categories: Lawrenceville GA

3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD 10.8 miles

3626 OLD OAKWOOD RD
OAKWOOD, GA 30566
Categories: OAKWOOD GA

783 N CLAYTON ST 10.8 miles

783 N CLAYTON ST
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103 10.9 miles

45 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 103
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 11.3 miles

10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

368 W PIKE ST STE 107 11.3 miles

368 W PIKE ST STE 107
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 12.2 miles

1580 BOGGS RD STE 700
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 12.2 miles

3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

2145 CENTENNIAL DR 12.4 miles

2145 CENTENNIAL DR
GAINESVILLE, GA 30504
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 12.5 miles

3490 PLEASANT HILL RD
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 12.7 miles

9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

9690 VENTANA WAY 13.0 miles

9690 VENTANA WAY
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

289 GRAYSON HWY 13.1 miles

289 GRAYSON HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30045
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 13.2 miles

3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 13.3 miles

2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F
DULUTH, GA 30097
Categories: DULUTH GA

3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 13.3 miles

3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

3551 SATELLITE BLVD 13.4 miles

3551 SATELLITE BLVD
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 13.5 miles

10945 STATE BRIDGE RD
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
Categories: JOHNS CREEK GA

3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 13.8 miles

3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840
DULUTH, GA 30096
Categories: DULUTH GA

5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1 14.3 miles

5670 ATLANTA HWY STE C-1
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 15.0 miles

3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Categories: Alpharetta GA

13081 HIGHWAY 9 N 15.1 miles

13081 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GA 30004
Categories: MILTON GA

12994 HIGHWAY 9 N 15.1 miles

12994 HIGHWAY 9 N
MILTON, GA 30004
Categories: MILTON GA

3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 15.4 miles

3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

530 SPRING ST SE 15.8 miles

530 SPRING ST SE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 16.1 miles

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 370 16.7 miles

1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 370
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

1250 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 500 16.7 miles

1250 JESSE JEWELL PKWY SE STE 500
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 16.8 miles

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 16.9 miles

10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

597 S ENOTA DR NE 17.1 miles

597 S ENOTA DR NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

597 S ENOTA DR 17.1 miles

597 S ENOTA DR
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 17.6 miles

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 200 17.7 miles

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 200
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 100 17.7 miles

108 PROMINENCE CT STE 100
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 17.7 miles

11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
Categories: ALPHARETTA GA

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 17.7 miles

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 17.8 miles

3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 17.8 miles

3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

1080 LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND RD S 17.9 miles

1080 LUMPKIN CAMPGROUND RD S
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 18.1 miles

6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 18.1 miles

3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584
NORCROSS, GA 30092
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 18.1 miles

6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 18.3 miles

6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100
NORCROSS, GA 30071
Categories: NORCROSS GA

6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 18.3 miles

6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150
Norcross, GA 30071
Categories: Norcross GA

2458 LIMESTONE PKWY STE A 18.3 miles

2458 LIMESTONE PKWY STE A
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

675 WHITE SULPHUR RD 18.4 miles

675 WHITE SULPHUR RD
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Categories: GAINESVILLE GA

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 18.4 miles

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

112 LANTHIER ST 18.6 miles

112 LANTHIER ST
WINDER, GA 30680
Categories: WINDER GA

11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 18.7 miles

11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 18.8 miles

1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 19.1 miles

11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 19.1 miles

6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D
NORCROSS, GA 30093
Categories: NORCROSS GA

990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 19.9 miles

990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 20.0 miles

880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 20.0 miles

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 20.1 miles

600 HOUZE WAY STE C1
ROSWELL, GA 30076
Categories: ROSWELL GA

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 21.0 miles

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D
LILBURN, GA 30047
Categories: LILBURN GA

55 W CROSSVILLE RD 21.2 miles

55 W CROSSVILLE RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 21.6 miles

1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Categories: ATLANTA GA

2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 21.7 miles

2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Categories: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

5019 LAVISTA RD 22.0 miles

5019 LAVISTA RD
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 22.4 miles

3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 22.4 miles

3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202
Chamblee, GA 30341
Categories: Chamblee GA

1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 22.4 miles

1575 MOUNT VERNON RD
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
Categories: DUNWOODY GA

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 22.5 miles

1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200
ATLANTA, GA 30338
Categories: ATLANTA GA

9410B WILLEO RD 22.5 miles

9410B WILLEO RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 22.7 miles

4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515
ATLANTA, GA 30341
Categories: ATLANTA GA

1095 WOODSTOCK RD 22.7 miles

1095 WOODSTOCK RD
ROSWELL, GA 30075
Categories: ROSWELL GA

81 NORTHSIDE DAWSON DR STE 205 22.9 miles

81 NORTHSIDE DAWSON DR STE 205
DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
Categories: DAWSONVILLE GA

5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 23.0 miles

5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
Categories: CHAMBLEE GA

6808 DEER TRAIL LN 23.3 miles

6808 DEER TRAIL LN
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Categories: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

1654 WASHINGTON ST 23.5 miles

1654 WASHINGTON ST
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Categories: JEFFERSON GA

4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 23.7 miles

4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108
ATLANTA, GA 30345
Categories: ATLANTA GA

2151A IDLEWOOD RD 24.3 miles

2151A IDLEWOOD RD
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 24.4 miles

755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270
ATLANTA, GA 30328
Categories: ATLANTA GA

22 S PUBLIC SQ 24.4 miles

22 S PUBLIC SQ
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Categories: JEFFERSON GA

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 24.6 miles

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE,
Atlanta, GA 30342
Categories: Atlanta GA

993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 24.6 miles

993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Categories: ATLANTA GA

6660 ROSWELL RD 24.9 miles

6660 ROSWELL RD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
Categories: SANDY SPRINGS GA

1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 24.9 miles

1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114
TUCKER, GA 30084
Categories: TUCKER GA

975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 25.0 miles

975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Categories: ATLANTA GA

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 Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA 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: Buford, Georgia

Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,225. Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The portions of the city in Hall County are not part of Atlanta's metropolitan statistical area, but are part of Atlanta's larger Combined Statistical Area, which includes Hall County.

The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.

The city operates its own school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 14,868 (99% urban, 1% rural). >Population change since 2000: +39.4%

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $923.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Buford: 95.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 58 registered sex offenders living in Buford, Georgia as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Buford is 249 to 1.>

Elevation: 1187 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $52,113 (it was $38,733 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,232 (it was $18,308 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $216,793 (it was $95,400 in 2000) Buford:$216,793GA:$173,700

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