Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Evanston, IL
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Evanston, IL and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 0.8 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 2.9 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
2300 W PETERSON AVE 3.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
6140 N BROADWAY ST 3.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 3.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 4.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 5.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
6449 DEMPSTER ST 5.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
1 KRAFT CT 5.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 6.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 6.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 6.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 7.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 7.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 7.7 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
7742 W HIGGINS RD 7.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
2868 N BROADWAY ST 7.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 7.8 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 7.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
8630 W GOLF RD 8.0 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 8.0 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 8.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 9.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 9.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 9.0 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 9.1 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
1520 N DAMEN AVE 9.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 9.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
7107 W BELMONT AVE 9.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 9.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 10.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 10.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
100 N RIVER RD 10.2 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
219 W CHICAGO AVE 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 10.7 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1230 W LAKE ST 10.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 11.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
537 N HARVEY AVE 11.1 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
605 ACADEMY DR 11.2 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 11.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 11.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
614 W MONROE ST 11.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 11.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 11.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
600 W ADAMS ST 11.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 11.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
4200 MANNHEIM RD 11.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
306 ERA DR 11.9 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
413 S HARVEY AVE 12.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
811 S STATE ST STE B 12.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
10137 GRAND AVE 12.4 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
1214 Brownwood Ste B 12.7 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 12.7 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
1060 S ELMHURST RD 12.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2380 S ELMHURST RD 12.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Fitness Department, 12.9 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 13.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2361 Reliable Parkway 13.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 13.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 13.5 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 13.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
544A W DUNDEE RD 13.5 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
5601 W CERMAK RD 13.7 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
2600 S Michigan Ave 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
1830 JARVIS AVE 14.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1240 IL ROUTE 83 14.1 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 14.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2929 S ELLIS AVE 14.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 14.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 14.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 14.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
7222 W CERMAK RD 14.7 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
2615 HARRISON ST 14.8 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
1450 Busch Pkwy, 15.1 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 15.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
565 N YORK ST 15.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 15.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 15.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
800 W CENTRAL RD 15.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
321 W LAKE ST STE C 15.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 15.8 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
15 S MCHENRY RD 15.9 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 16.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 16.4 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 16.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
650 W 51ST ST 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 16.8 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 17.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 17.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
303 W LAKE ST 17.4 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 17.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
2450 WOLF RD STE I 17.4 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
4940 S CICERO AVE 17.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 17.7 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 17.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
125 N LA GRANGE RD 17.8 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 18.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
1545 HICKS RD 18.0 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 18.3 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 18.3 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
639 W NORTH AVE 18.4 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
770 E Dundee Rd 18.4 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
1339 W LAKE ST 18.5 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
5015 W 65TH ST 18.6 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 18.9 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 19.0 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
4949 EUCLID AVE 19.1 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
6500 W 65TH ST 19.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
337 W. Northwest Highway, 19.4 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 19.4 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 19.7 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
371 West Northwest Highway 19.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
6 E PHILLIP RD 19.7 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
519 S ROSELLE RD 20.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 20.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1974 E 73RD ST 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
9532 EAGLE WAY 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 20.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
6170 JOLIET RD 20.4 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
361 W GOLF RD 20.5 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 20.6 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 20.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
701 WINTHROP AVE 20.9 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 20.9 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
113 W LAKE ST 21.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 21.3 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
904B S Milwaukee Ave 21.4 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 21.5 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 21.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 22.1 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
8755 S HARLEM AVE 22.1 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 22.4 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
5660 W 95TH ST 22.5 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
350 Surryse Rd, 22.8 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
2334A W HIGGINS RD 23.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 23.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 23.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 23.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 23.2 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 23.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
1555 BARRINGTON RD 23.3 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 23.3 miles
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
1734 W 105TH ST 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
900 E 103RD ST 23.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 23.6 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
ONSITE ONLY 24.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 24.0 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
117 S COOK ST STE 306 24.1 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
1113 Fairview Ave, 24.2 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 24.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 24.3 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
35 TOWER CT STE E 24.3 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
15 Tower Court S-170, 24.4 miles
Gurnee, IL 60031
18W125 RODGERS CT 24.5 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
7421 S CASS AVE 24.7 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
724 N. Green Bay Road 24.8 miles
Waukegan, IL 60085
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 Evanston, IL 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 Evanston, IL 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 Evanston, IL 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 Evanston, IL 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 Evanston, IL 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: Evanston, Illinois
Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 12 miles (19 km) north of downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north. It had a population of 74,486 as of 2010[update]. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan and is the home of Northwestern University. The boundaries of the city of Evanston are coterminous with those of the former Evanston Township, which was dissolved in 2014 by voters with its functions being absorbed by the city of Evanston.
Prior to the 1830s, the area now occupied by Evanston was mainly uninhabited, consisting largely of wetlands and swampy forest. However, Potawatomi Indians used trails along higher lying ridges that ran in a general north-south direction through the area, and had at least some semi-permanent settlements along the trails.
French explorers referred to the general area as "Grosse Pointe" after a point of land jutting into Lake Michigan about 13 miles (21 km) north of the mouth of the Chicago River. After the first non-Native Americans settled in the area in 1836, the names "Grosse Point Territory" and "Gross Point voting district" were used through the 1830s and 1840s, although the territory had no defined boundaries. The area remained only sparsely settled, supporting some farming and lumber activity on some of the higher ground, as well as a number of taverns or "hotels" along the ridge roads. Grosse Pointe itself steadily eroded into the lake during this period.