Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, El Cerrito, CA
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in El Cerrito, CA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
3726 BARRETT AVE 1.8 miles
RICHMOND, CA 94805
120 BROADWAY STE 23 2.2 miles
RICHMOND, CA 94804
2505 BATAAN ST STE O 2.9 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94607
2000 VALE RD 3.0 miles
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1 3.1 miles
RICHMOND, CA 94801
2425 CHURCH LN 3.4 miles
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
2850 7TH ST STE 100 4.4 miles
BERKELEY, CA 94710
2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203 4.4 miles
RICHMOND, CA 94806
4749 SURREY LN 4.6 miles
EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803
2450 ASHBY AVE 5.0 miles
BERKELEY, CA 94705
6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850 5.4 miles
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
3701 BROADWAY FL 5 6.9 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94611
4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 7.0 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94611
350 HAWTHORNE AVE 7.1 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94609
3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 7.1 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94609
500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115 7.3 miles
Hercules, CA 94547
1517 GRAND AVE 7.4 miles
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
1700 BROADWAY STE 310 7.9 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94612
520 6TH ST 8.2 miles
RODEO, CA 94572
384 EMBARCADERO W 8.6 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94607
49 DRUMM ST 9.6 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
26 CALIFORNIA ST 9.6 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
845 JACKSON ST 9.9 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
580 MARKET ST STE 100 10.0 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ 10.4 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
900 HYDE ST 10.5 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor 11.0 miles
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008 11.0 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101 11.1 miles
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
101 CASA BUENA DR 11.2 miles
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 11.2 miles
Alameda, CA 94501
2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A 11.2 miles
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
2300 SUTTER ST STE 102 11.3 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1 11.4 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
2201 Post St, 11.4 miles
San Francisco, CA 94115
2 FIFER AVE STE 130 11.4 miles
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2 11.5 miles
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A 11.8 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
827 ARNOLD DR STE 70 12.1 miles
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
2198 15th St, 12.3 miles
San Francisco, CA 94114
1220 S ELISEO DR 12.4 miles
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101 12.4 miles
Greenbrae, CA 94904
1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL 12.4 miles
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
250 BON AIR RD 12.6 miles
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
1805 ARNOLD DR 12.8 miles
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
609 GREGORY LN STE 100 12.8 miles
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
3555 CESAR CHAVEZ 13.0 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
2042 Columbus Pkwy, 13.1 miles
Benicia, CA 94510
243 GEORGIA ST STE B 13.1 miles
VALLEJO, CA 94590
401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146 13.2 miles
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896 13.2 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
1100 ROSE DR ste 140 13.3 miles
BENICIA, CA 94510
7817 OAKPORT ST 13.4 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94621
SFIA Terminal 2 13.4 miles
San Francisco, CA 94125
401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 13.4 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94621
7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 13.4 miles
OAKLAND, CA 94621
1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N 13.5 miles
KENTFIELD, CA 94904
On-site only 13.5 miles
San Francisco, CA 94124
1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190 13.6 miles
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
17 Tennessee St 13.7 miles
Vallejo, CA 94590
1425 S MAIN ST 13.9 miles
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520 14.3 miles
CONCORD, CA 94520
108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105 14.6 miles
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
2231 GALAXY CT 15.0 miles
CONCORD, CA 94520
2090 COMMERCE AVE 15.0 miles
CONCORD, CA 94520
975 SERENO DR 15.1 miles
VALLEJO, CA 94589
99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1 15.2 miles
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
538 STONE RD STE G 15.3 miles
BENICIA, CA 94510
320 LENNON LN FL 2 15.3 miles
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
300 HOSPITAL DR 15.4 miles
VALLEJO, CA 94589
1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180 15.7 miles
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
2425 East Street, Suite 6 15.8 miles
Concord, CA 94520
2540 EAST ST 15.8 miles
CONCORD, CA 94520
2477 PACHECO ST 15.9 miles
CONCORD, CA 94520
2587 MERCED ST 16.6 miles
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
13939 E 14TH ST 16.8 miles
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
1900 SULLIVAN AVE 18.3 miles
DALY CITY, CA 94015
180 ROWLAND WAY 18.5 miles
NOVATO, CA 94945
5167 CLAYTON RD STE H 19.0 miles
CONCORD, CA 94521
3 S LINDEN AVE 19.0 miles
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
International Terminal Level 3 A Side 19.2 miles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 19.5 miles
Castro Valley, CA 94546
801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212 20.8 miles
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 21.2 miles
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 21.4 miles
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140 21.4 miles
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 21.6 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94544
1663 ROLLINS RD 22.2 miles
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 22.4 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94545
1501 TROUSDALE DR 22.5 miles
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400 22.7 miles
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
27200 CALAROGA AVE 23.0 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94545
1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B 23.1 miles
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
60 N EL CAMINO REAL 23.4 miles
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
3774 RAILROAD AVE STE C 23.6 miles
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
29000 HESPERIAN BLVD 24.1 miles
HAYWARD, CA 94545
1901 RAILROAD AVE STE B 24.2 miles
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
3555 WHIPPLE RD 24.8 miles
UNION CITY, CA 94587
1251 CALIFORNIA AVE STE 600 24.9 miles
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
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 El Cerrito, CA 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.
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.
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.
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 El Cerrito, CA 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)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our El Cerrito, CA 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 El Cerrito, CA 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.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in El Cerrito, CA 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.
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
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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 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
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- 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.
- 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.
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Local Area Info: El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, and forms part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It has a population of 23,549 according to the 2010 census. El Cerrito was founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It was incorporated in 1917 as a village with 1,500 residents. As of the census in 2000, there were 23,171 people, 10,208 households and 5,971 families in the city. The top 20 employers in the city, according to the 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, include such entities as the West Contra Costa Unified School District, the City of El Cerrito, Lucky Stores, Pastime ACE Hardware, and Honda of El Cerrito.
El Cerrito was founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. They settled in what was then Don Víctor Castro's Rancho San Pablo, and adjacent to the ranch owned by the family of Luís María Peralta, the Rancho San Antonio. A post office opened at the settlement in 1909 and the refugee camp became known as Rust, after Wilhelm F. Rust, its first postmaster. The village's residents did not care for the name and changed it to El Cerrito (meaning "little hills" or "knoll") in 1916, in reference to the many individual hills in the village. A year later, El Cerrito was incorporated as a village with 1,500 residents.
El Cerrito is located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. The hilly areas of El Cerrito provide views of its neighboring city, and of the Golden Gate Bridge. El Cerrito is located along Interstate 80, and nearby Interstate 580. The city is less than 30 miles from two major airports. El Cerrito is bordered by Albany and Kensington to the south, the Richmond annex to the west, East Richmond Heights to the north, and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park to the east. Local landmark Albany Hill is in Albany, just across the border with El Cerrito. (El Cerrito—Spanish, "the little hill"—takes its name from Albany Hill.)[citation needed] The Hayward Fault runs through El Cerrito. In addition, El Cerrito is within 150 meters (490 feet) of Berkeley to the southeast.