Essex, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 686

Population (female): 785

Median Age: 37.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,204.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Essex: 139.9 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (27.0%), American (24.5%), French (11.9%), English (8.0%), Italian (7.6%), Scottish (5.3%).

Elevation: 26 feet

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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, Essex, MA

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

296 Main Street 0.4 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 0.5 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 3.3 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 3.3 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 5.5 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 5.9 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

1 GENERAL ST 5.9 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

289 Main St, 6.4 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

138 Haverhill St, 7.5 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

159 N BROADWAY 7.8 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

1 Branch St, 8.5 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 8.6 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

31 STILES RD STE 1300 8.7 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 8.7 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

24 MORRILL PL 8.9 miles

24 MORRILL PL
AMESBURY, MA 1913
Categories: AMESBURY MA

49 RANGE RD STE 101 9.5 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

P.O. Box 546 9.8 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

194 NORTH ST 13.7 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

345 MAIN ST 14.2 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

700 Rogers Street, 14.4 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 14.5 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

60 CRYSTAL AVE UNIT B STE 2 14.9 miles

60 CRYSTAL AVE UNIT B STE 2
DERRY, NH 3038
Categories: DERRY NH

50 NASHUA RD STE 301 15.0 miles

50 NASHUA RD STE 301
LONDONDERRY, NH 3053
Categories: LONDONDERRY NH

66B CONCORD ST 15.4 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

19 HAMPTON RD STE 13 15.9 miles

19 HAMPTON RD STE 13
EXETER, NH 3833
Categories: EXETER NH

6 HAMPTON RD 16.1 miles

6 HAMPTON RD
EXETER, NH 3833
Categories: EXETER NH

91 PORTSMOUTH AVE 16.2 miles

91 PORTSMOUTH AVE
EXETER, NH 3833
Categories: EXETER NH

380 LAFAYETTE RD 16.5 miles

380 LAFAYETTE RD
HAMPTON, NH 3842
Categories: HAMPTON NH

140 Commonwealth Ave, 16.9 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

7 WESTRIDGE DR 17.0 miles

7 WESTRIDGE DR
HAMPTON, NH 3842
Categories: HAMPTON NH

229 Andover Street 17.1 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 17.3 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 17.4 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 17.6 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 17.9 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

510 BOSTON RD 18.3 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

39 Village Square, 18.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

6 FREETOWN RD 18.5 miles

6 FREETOWN RD
RAYMOND, NH 3077
Categories: RAYMOND NH

On-site only 19.0 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

16 Main Street 19.0 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 19.0 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

48 HAMILTON AVE 19.1 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 19.4 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 19.4 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

300 Main St, 19.4 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

371 BROADWAY 19.9 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

8 AUBURN ST 19.9 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

52 BOW ST 20.2 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

POH on-site only 20.2 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 20.2 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 20.3 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

14A BROAD ST 20.4 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 20.6 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 20.9 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

340 HARVEY RD 21.1 miles

340 HARVEY RD
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

1 CROSSWOODS PATH BLVD STE 3A 21.4 miles

1 CROSSWOODS PATH BLVD STE 3A
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
Categories: MERRIMACK NH

1 HIGHLANDER WAY 21.5 miles

1 HIGHLANDER WAY
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 21.6 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 21.7 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

1279 S WILLOW ST ste E-G 22.2 miles

1279 S WILLOW ST ste E-G
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

2075 S WILLOW ST 22.2 miles

2075 S WILLOW ST
MANCHESTER, NH 3103
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

20 DAME RD 22.5 miles

20 DAME RD
NEWMARKET, NH 3857
Categories: NEWMARKET NH

275 MAMMOTH RD STE 3 23.0 miles

275 MAMMOTH RD STE 3
MANCHESTER, NH 3109
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE 23.0 miles

707 MILFORD RD RTE 101A, PINNACLE SQUARE
MERRIMACK, NH 3054
Categories: MERRIMACK NH

58 BEDFORD ST 23.6 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 23.6 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

128 ROUTE 27 23.7 miles

128 ROUTE 27
RAYMOND, NH 3077
Categories: RAYMOND NH

168 S RIVER RD 23.8 miles

168 S RIVER RD
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

200 Griffin Rd Unit 12, 23.8 miles

200 Griffin Rd Unit 12,
Portsmouth, NH 3801
Categories: Portsmouth NH

20 S BORDER RD 24.0 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

185 QUEEN CITY AVE 3RD FL 24.0 miles

185 QUEEN CITY AVE 3RD FL
MANCHESTER, NH 3101
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

101 RIVERWAY PL 24.0 miles

101 RIVERWAY PL
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

875 GREENLAND RD, UNIT B-2 24.1 miles

875 GREENLAND RD, UNIT B-2
PORTSMOUTH, NH 3801
Categories: PORTSMOUTH NH

40 S RIVER RD 24.2 miles

40 S RIVER RD
BEDFORD, NH 3110
Categories: BEDFORD NH

219 CENTRE ST 24.2 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

53 ASH ST APT 1 24.3 miles

53 ASH ST APT 1
MANCHESTER, NH 3104
Categories: MANCHESTER NH

92 HIGH ST 24.7 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

750 Layayette Road 24.8 miles

750 Layayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 3801
Categories: Portsmouth NH

37 MANNING ST 24.9 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

195 McGregor Street, Across from CMC Hospital 24.9 miles

195 McGregor Street, Across from CMC Hospital
Manchester, NH 3102
Categories: Manchester NH

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 Essex, MA 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 Essex, MA 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 Essex, MA 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 Essex, MA 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 Essex, MA 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: Essex, Massachusetts

Essex is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, 26 miles (42 km) north of Boston and 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Newburyport. It is known for its former role as a center of shipbuilding. The population was 3,504 at the 2010 census.

Essex was incorporated as a town in 1819. It was previously a part of the town of Ipswich and was then called Chebacco Parish. The first European settlers arrived in 1634. At that time, the land formed part of an area inhabited by Native Americans of the Agawam tribe. The name Chebacco is Agawam in origin and refers to a large lake whose waters extend into neighboring Hamilton. Conomo Point, the easternmost part of the town, is named for the Sagamore or Chief of the Agawams, Masconomo, the leader of the tribe in the late 17th century. Early on, Chebacco Parish lobbied for status as an independent town, asking for permission to build a meeting house. In colonial times, the existence of a meeting house in a settlement conferred de facto autonomy, so Chebacco Parish was denied permission to build such a structure. Popular history tells that one written dictate was issued stating that "no man shall raise a meeting house", so the residents of the settlement interpreted it as to mean that women would be allowed to do so. It is reported that a local woman, Madam Varney, assembled the town's women and construction of a meeting house was carried out by them while the men looked on. Jeremiah Shepard was a minister at the church in Chebacco Parish from 1678 to 1680. He was succeeded by John Wise, who was pastor of Chebacco Parish from 1680 to his death in 1725.[citation needed]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.3 km2), of which 14.0 square miles (36.2 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.1 km2), or 12.41%, is water. The town does not have any direct access to Ipswich Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, with Essex Bay providing access through the northeast corner of town (the eastern half of the bay lies within Ipswich and Gloucester, with all of the outlet nominally belonging to Gloucester). The central part of Essex lies on marsh land that surrounds the Essex River. Essex River feeds Essex Bay, along with Castle Neck River (which provides most of the town's border with Ipswich) and several creeks, including Walker Creek, Hardys Creek and Soginese Creek. The land that makes up the limits of the town is close to sea level, with a few low hills dotting the landscape. Chebacco Lake and the surrounding wetlands make up most of the southwestern part of the town. Essex's population has increased at a sustainable rate over the last quarter century, so it still maintains a certain rural quality with abundant forested areas, wetlands and open spaces. There are several protected areas within town, including the Allyn-Cox Reservation, a portion of Crane Wildlife Refuge, the Stavros Reservation and the state Wildlife Management Area. The Crane Wildlife Refuge covers several of the islands in Essex Bay, including Choate Island.

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Population (male): 686

Population (female): 785

Median Age: 37.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,204.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Essex: 139.9 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders:

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (27.0%), American (24.5%), French (11.9%), English (8.0%), Italian (7.6%), Scottish (5.3%).

Elevation: 26 feet

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