Hamilton, OH Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 37.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Hamilton: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (17.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.8% for Black residents, 39.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.8% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 42.9% for other race residents, 20.1% for two or more races residents)

Elevation:

Zip Codes: 45013, 45015

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,284 (it was $35,365 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,624 (it was $17,493 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $119,234 (it was $84,700 in 2000) Hamilton:$119,234OH:$144,200

Races:
      White alone - 50,303 - 79.3%
      Black alone - 6,310 - 9.9%
      Hispanic - 3,435 - 5.4%
      Two or more races - 2,141 - 3.4%
      Asian alone - 604 - 1.0%
      Other race alone - 263 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 102 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 7 - 0.01%

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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, Hamilton, OH

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

375 DIXMYTH AVE 7TH FL 1.0 miles

375 DIXMYTH AVE 7TH FL
CINCINNATI, OH 45220
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

219 W 9TH ST 1.6 miles

219 W 9TH ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
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1150 W 8TH ST STE 120 1.9 miles

1150 W 8TH ST STE 120
CINCINNATI, OH 45203
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118 W 5TH ST 2.9 miles

118 W 5TH ST
COVINGTON, KY 41011
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4592 MONTGOMERY RD 3.9 miles

4592 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45212
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4623 WESLEY AVE STE C 4.2 miles

4623 WESLEY AVE STE C
CINCINNATI, OH 45212
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3802 PAXTON AVE STE 1 4.6 miles

3802 PAXTON AVE STE 1
CINCINNATI, OH 45209
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3158 GLENMORE AVE 5.4 miles

3158 GLENMORE AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45211
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5936 GLENWAY AVE 5.6 miles

5936 GLENWAY AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45238
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5002 RIDGE AVE 5.6 miles

5002 RIDGE AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45209
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4767 N BEND RD 5.7 miles

4767 N BEND RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45211
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4387 WINSTON AVE 6.0 miles

4387 WINSTON AVE
COVINGTON, KY 41015
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2446 KIPLING AVE 6.0 miles

2446 KIPLING AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
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5920 COLERAIN AVE 6.3 miles

5920 COLERAIN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
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3328 WESTBOURNE DR 6.3 miles

3328 WESTBOURNE DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45248
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2019 ALEXANDRIA PIKE 6.8 miles

2019 ALEXANDRIA PIKE
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41076
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2475 W Galbraith Rd Ste B, 7.1 miles

2475 W Galbraith Rd Ste B,
Cincinnati, OH 45239
Categories: Cincinnati OH

939 DUDLEY PIKE 7.2 miles

939 DUDLEY PIKE
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
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8634 READING RD 7.3 miles

8634 READING RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45215
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3699 ALEXANDRIA PIKE 7.6 miles

3699 ALEXANDRIA PIKE
COLD SPRING, KY 41076
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1825 AIRPORT EXCHANGE BLVD STE 100 7.7 miles

1825 AIRPORT EXCHANGE BLVD STE 100
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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8459 COLERAIN AVE 7.8 miles

8459 COLERAIN AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45239
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2616 Legends Way Ste B, 7.9 miles

2616 Legends Way Ste B,
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
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500 THOMAS MORE PKWY #8 7.9 miles

500 THOMAS MORE PKWY #8
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017
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200 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR 8.7 miles

200 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
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650 SPRUCEWOOD LN 8.9 miles

650 SPRUCEWOOD LN
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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3413 DIXIE HWY 8.9 miles

3413 DIXIE HWY
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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DONALDSON HWY 8.9 miles

DONALDSON HWY
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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G CENTER N KY AIRPORT 9.1 miles

G CENTER N KY AIRPORT
ERLANGER, KY 41018
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7235 Beechmont Ave, 9.2 miles

7235 Beechmont Ave,
Cincinnati, OH 45230
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Five Mile Rd 9.3 miles

Five Mile Rd
CINCINNATI, OH 45255
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10575 SPRINGFIELD PIKE 9.6 miles

10575 SPRINGFIELD PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45215
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7370 Turfway Rd Ste 170, 9.9 miles

7370 Turfway Rd Ste 170,
Florence, KY 41042
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10475 Reading Rd, 10.1 miles

10475 Reading Rd,
Cincinnati, OH 45241
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PO BOX 718 10.5 miles

PO BOX 718
HEBRON, KY 41048
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9030 MONTGOMERY RD 10.6 miles

9030 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
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9275 MONTGOMERY RD, STE 150 10.8 miles

9275 MONTGOMERY RD, STE 150
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
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2091 N BEND RD 10.9 miles

2091 N BEND RD
HEBRON, KY 41048
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9549 MONTGOMERY RD STE 100 11.2 miles

9549 MONTGOMERY RD STE 100
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
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8820 BANKERS ST 11.3 miles

8820 BANKERS ST
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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10095 INVESTMENT WAY 11.4 miles

10095 INVESTMENT WAY
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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1104 KEMPER MEADOW DR 11.4 miles

1104 KEMPER MEADOW DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45240
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1320 KEMPER MEADOW DR STE 200 11.5 miles

1320 KEMPER MEADOW DR STE 200
CINCINNATI, OH 45240
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360 GLENSPRINGS DR 11.5 miles

360 GLENSPRINGS DR
SPRINGDALE, OH 45246
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11818 Springfield Pike, 11.5 miles

11818 Springfield Pike,
Springdale, OH 45246
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500 OHIO PIKE 11.8 miles

500 OHIO PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45255
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2884 E KEMPER RD 11.9 miles

2884 E KEMPER RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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12029 SHERATON LN 12.0 miles

12029 SHERATON LN
CINCINNATI, OH 45246
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8174 MALL RD 12.4 miles

8174 MALL RD
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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10500 MONTGOMERY RD 12.6 miles

10500 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
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665 OHIO PIKE 12.6 miles

665 OHIO PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
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10600 Montgomery Rd Ste 302, 12.7 miles

10600 Montgomery Rd Ste 302,
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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4015 EXECUTIVE PARK DR STE 115 12.8 miles

4015 EXECUTIVE PARK DR STE 115
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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4415 AICHOLTZ RD 12.8 miles

4415 AICHOLTZ RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
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3801 HAUCK RD 12.8 miles

3801 HAUCK RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45241
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8460 US HIGHWAY 42 12.9 miles

8460 US HIGHWAY 42
FLORENCE, KY 41042
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4452 EASTGATE BLVD STE 101 12.9 miles

4452 EASTGATE BLVD STE 101
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
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83 POWHATTON DR 13.1 miles

83 POWHATTON DR
MILFORD, OH 45150
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935 STATE ROUTE 28 13.2 miles

935 STATE ROUTE 28
MILFORD, OH 45150
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4362 MULHAUSER RD 13.2 miles

4362 MULHAUSER RD
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
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6592 SOSNA DR 13.4 miles

6592 SOSNA DR
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
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872 OHIO PIKE 13.6 miles

872 OHIO PIKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45245
Categories: CINCINNATI OH

Fairfield Executive Center 13.9 miles

Fairfield Executive Center
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
Categories: FAIRFIELD OH

780 NILLES RD B 14.8 miles

780 NILLES RD B
FAIRFIELD, OH 45014
Categories: FAIRFIELD OH

1068 STATE ROUTE 28 15.4 miles

1068 STATE ROUTE 28
MILFORD, OH 45150
Categories: MILFORD OH

974 STATE ROUTE 28 STE B 15.5 miles

974 STATE ROUTE 28 STE B
MILFORD, OH 45150
Categories: MILFORD OH

8216 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD 144 16.1 miles

8216 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD 144
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069
Categories: WEST CHESTER OH

9313 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Suite 130 16.3 miles

9313 S Mason Montgomery Rd, Suite 130
Mason, OH 45040
Categories: Mason OH

6158 GLENNSBURY CT 17.3 miles

6158 GLENNSBURY CT
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069
Categories: WEST CHESTER OH

10450 NEW HAVEN RD 17.4 miles

10450 NEW HAVEN RD
HARRISON, OH 45030
Categories: HARRISON OH

2449 ROSS MILLVILLE RD 17.4 miles

2449 ROSS MILLVILLE RD
HAMILTON, OH 45013
Categories: HAMILTON OH

7345 KINGSGATE WAY 17.4 miles

7345 KINGSGATE WAY
WESTCHESTER, OH 45069
Categories: WESTCHESTER OH

8500 BILSTEIN BLVD 17.5 miles

8500 BILSTEIN BLVD
HAMILTON, OH 45015
Categories: HAMILTON OH

587 E EADS PKWY 17.6 miles

587 E EADS PKWY
LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
Categories: LAWRENCEBURG IN

7450 Mason - Montgomery Road 17.9 miles

7450 Mason - Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040
Categories: Mason OH

7450 MASON MONTGOMERY RD 17.9 miles

7450 MASON MONTGOMERY RD
MASON, OH 45040
Categories: MASON OH

721 READING RD 18.5 miles

721 READING RD
MASON, OH 45040
Categories: MASON OH

7324 YANKEE RD STE B 18.6 miles

7324 YANKEE RD STE B
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044
Categories: LIBERTY TOWNSHIP OH

4201 AERO DR 18.9 miles

4201 AERO DR
MASON, OH 45040
Categories: MASON OH

625 CHESTNUT DR STE 106 19.4 miles

625 CHESTNUT DR STE 106
WALTON, KY 41094
Categories: WALTON KY

4125 HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN RD 19.9 miles

4125 HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN RD
HAMILTON, OH 45011
Categories: HAMILTON OH

600 WILSON CREEK RD 19.9 miles

600 WILSON CREEK RD
LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025
Categories: LAWRENCEBURG IN

1010 CEREAL AVE STE 100 20.1 miles

1010 CEREAL AVE STE 100
HAMILTON, OH 45013
Categories: HAMILTON OH

630 EATON AVE 20.1 miles

630 EATON AVE
HAMILTON, OH 45013
Categories: HAMILTON OH

903 NW WASHINGTON BLVD, STE C 21.0 miles

903 NW WASHINGTON BLVD, STE C
HAMILTON, OH 45013
Categories: HAMILTON OH

100 ARROW SPRINGS BLVD STE 1200 24.7 miles

100 ARROW SPRINGS BLVD STE 1200
LEBANON, OH 45036
Categories: LEBANON OH

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 Hamilton, OH 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 Hamilton, OH 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 Hamilton, OH 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 Hamilton, OH 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 Hamilton, OH 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: Hamilton, Ohio

Hamilton is a city in and the county seat of Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the state's southwestern corner, located 20 miles north of Cincinnati. The population was 62,447 at the 2010 census. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Hamilton has three designated National Historic Districts: Dayton Lane, German Village, and Rossville.

The industrial city is seeking to revitalize through the arts; it was officially declared the "City of Sculpture" in 2000. Its initiative has attracted many sculpture installations to the city, which founded the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park.

Hamilton, Ohio, started as Fort Hamilton (named to honor Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury), constructed in Sept.-Oct. 1791 by General Arthur St. Clair, governor of the Northwest Territory. The fort was the first of several built north from Fort Washington into Indian territory. The fort was built to serve as a supply station for the troops of general Arthur St. Clair during his campaign in the Northwest Indian War. Later it was used by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. The fort was located 28 miles upstream from the mouth of the Great Miami River where the river is shallow during normal flow and easily forded by men, animals and wagons on its gravelly bottom. In 1792 the fort was enlarged with a stable area by General Wayne. The fort was abandoned in 1796 after the signing of the Treaty of Greenville.

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Median Age: 37.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Hamilton: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.9%

Poverty (breakdown): (17.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.8% for Black residents, 39.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.8% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 42.9% for other race residents, 20.1% for two or more races residents)

Elevation:

Zip Codes: 45013, 45015

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,284 (it was $35,365 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,624 (it was $17,493 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $119,234 (it was $84,700 in 2000) Hamilton:$119,234OH:$144,200

Races:
      White alone - 50,303 - 79.3%
      Black alone - 6,310 - 9.9%
      Hispanic - 3,435 - 5.4%
      Two or more races - 2,141 - 3.4%
      Asian alone - 604 - 1.0%
      Other race alone - 263 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 102 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 7 - 0.01%

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