Calumet, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Median Age: 47.5 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Calumet: 91.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.7%

Poverty (breakdown):

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land Area:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $60,713
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,445
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $151,200 Calumet:$151,200PA:$181,200

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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, Calumet, PA

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

830 ROUTE 819 S 3.7 miles

830 ROUTE 819 S
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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615 W SMITHFIELD ST 5.2 miles

615 W SMITHFIELD ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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508 S CHURCH ST 5.6 miles

508 S CHURCH ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S 5.7 miles

6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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870 WEATHERWOOD LN 5.9 miles

870 WEATHERWOOD LN
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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143 HARTMAN RD STE 10 5.9 miles

143 HARTMAN RD STE 10
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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206 ARLINGTON PL 6.1 miles

206 ARLINGTON PL
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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811 S Center Ave 6.2 miles

811 S Center Ave
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
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5240 ROUTE 30, STE B, 6.5 miles

5240 ROUTE 30, STE B,
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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308 BESSEMER RD STE 100 6.6 miles

308 BESSEMER RD STE 100
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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3876 STATE ROUTE 30 6.7 miles

3876 STATE ROUTE 30
LATROBE, PA 15650
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5927 STATE ROUTE 981 STE 6 6.7 miles

5927 STATE ROUTE 981 STE 6
LATROBE, PA 15650
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161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2 7.1 miles

161 E OTTERMAN ST STE 2
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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532 W PITTSBURGH ST 7.2 miles

532 W PITTSBURGH ST
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300 7.7 miles

5126 STATE ROUTE 30 STE 300
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park 7.7 miles

200 VILLAGE DR Mt. View Medical Park
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991 7.7 miles

4000 HEMPFIELD PLAZA BLVD Ste 991
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B 7.7 miles

134 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 2300B
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle 8.4 miles

Greengate Centre, 2510 Greengate Centre Circle
Greensburg, PA 15601
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W 2ND AVE 9.1 miles

W 2ND AVE
LATROBE, PA 15650
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6510 STATE ROUTE 30 11.5 miles

6510 STATE ROUTE 30
JEANNETTE, PA 15644
Categories: JEANNETTE PA

9173 RTE 30, STE 5 12.9 miles

9173 RTE 30, STE 5
IRWIN, PA 15642
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146 MOTOR DROME RD 13.2 miles

146 MOTOR DROME RD
SMITHTON, PA 15479
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8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 13.2 miles

8943 STATE ROUTE 30,
IRWIN, PA 15642
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421 ROUTE 22 13.9 miles

421 ROUTE 22
DELMONT, PA 15626
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905 SPRUCE ST 14.0 miles

905 SPRUCE ST
IRWIN, PA 15642
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301 S ARCH ST 14.6 miles

301 S ARCH ST
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
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12116 STATE ROUTE 30 14.6 miles

12116 STATE ROUTE 30
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
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11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 14.6 miles

11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3
IRWIN, PA 15642
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1048 MORRELL AVE 15.4 miles

1048 MORRELL AVE
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
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1440 Morrell Ave 15.8 miles

1440 Morrell Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
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4889 William Penn Highway - Wa, 15.8 miles

4889 William Penn Highway - Wa,
Murrysville, PA 15668
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800 PLAZA DR STE 210 17.3 miles

800 PLAZA DR STE 210
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY 17.7 miles

4620 WILLIAM PENN HWY
MURRYSVILLE, PA 15668
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4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 18.2 miles

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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1951 LINCOLN HWY 18.8 miles

1951 LINCOLN HWY
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
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1829 UNIVERSITY RD 18.9 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY RD
DUNBAR, PA 15431
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1829 UNIVERSITY DR 19.0 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY DR
DUNBAR, PA 15431
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2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 19.2 miles

2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall
White Oak, PA 15131
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760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 19.5 miles

760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104,
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
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860 ROSTRAVER RD 19.5 miles

860 ROSTRAVER RD
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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1000 MCKEAN AVE 19.6 miles

1000 MCKEAN AVE
DONORA, PA 15033
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2380 MCGINLEY RD 20.2 miles

2380 MCGINLEY RD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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2570 HAYMAKER RD 20.5 miles

2570 HAYMAKER RD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214 20.5 miles

2550 MOSSIDE BLVD STE 214
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 20.6 miles

3706 5TH AVE Ste 2
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
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2644 MOSSIDE BLVD 20.9 miles

2644 MOSSIDE BLVD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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28 COLONY BLVD 21.1 miles

28 COLONY BLVD
BLAIRSVILLE, PA 15717
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125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420 21.1 miles

125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 420
Monroeville, PA 15146
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140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A 21.4 miles

140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110 22.0 miles

600 Oxford Drive, Suite 110
Monroeville, PA 15146
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3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775 22.1 miles

3824 NORTHERN PIKE STE 775
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146
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3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125 22.1 miles

3824 Northern Pike, Suite 125
Monroeville, PA 15146
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625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 22.5 miles

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
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1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 22.6 miles

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
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1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 22.8 miles

1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
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201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500 22.9 miles

201 PENN CENTER BLVD STE 500
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
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447 W Main Street, 23.3 miles

447 W Main Street,
Monongahela, PA 15063
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565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 23.9 miles

565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
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751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 23.9 miles

751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
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3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY 24.0 miles

3433 WILLIAM PENN HWY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
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1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320 24.7 miles

1000 INTEGRITY DRIVE, STE 320
PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 24.8 miles

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1490 North Center Ave Ste 100 24.9 miles

1490 North Center Ave Ste 100
Somerset, PA 15501
Categories: Somerset PA

404 West Main Street, 25.0 miles

404 West Main Street,
Uniontown, PA 15401
Categories: Uniontown PA

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 25.0 miles

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
Categories: CLAIRTON PA

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 Calumet, PA 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 Calumet, PA 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 Calumet, PA 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 Calumet, PA 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 Calumet, PA 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: Calumet, Pennsylvania

Calumet is a census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Although the United States Census Bureau included it as a census-designated place with the nearby community of Norvelt for the 2000 census, they are in reality two very different communities, each reflecting a different chapter in how the Great Depression affected rural Pennsylvanians. As of the 2010 census, Calumet-Norvelt was divided into two separate CDPs officially. Calumet was a typical "patch town," another name for a coal town, built by a single company to house coal miners as cheaply as possible. The closing of the Calumet mine during the Great Depression caused enormous hardship in an era when unemployment compensation and welfare payments were nonexistent. On the other hand, Norvelt was created during the depression by the US federal government as a model community, intended to increase the standard of living of laid-off coal miners.

Calumet was founded by the Calumet Coke Company in 1888 as a housing site for its workers. The community, as originally laid out, consisted of twenty double houses, twelve single-family houses, and a few commercial and industrial buildings. The workers were employed in a coal mine and also tended ovens that produced coke (fuel). During the Bituminous Coal Miners' Strike of 1894, Calumet was the site of a bitter confrontation between the strikers and the H. C. Frick Coke Company, which at that time was part-owner of Calumet Coke Company.

In 1888, the Calumet Coke Company established the Calumet Mine & Coke Works along Sewickley Creek in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The Company built twenty-three houses in 1888 and the Calumet Coke Works containing 105 beehive coke ovens. This operation was served by the Southwest Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. About 100 miners were employed in the mine (a shaft operation) that exploited Calumet's 80-inch-thick (2,000 mm) Pittsburgh coal seam, and 75 coke workers were employed in the coke works.

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Population (total):

Median Age: 47.5 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Calumet: 91.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.7%

Poverty (breakdown):

Elevation: 1020 feet

Land Area:

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $60,713
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $33,445
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $151,200 Calumet:$151,200PA:$181,200

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