Hedgesville, WV Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 153

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $1,174.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Hedgesville: 136.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 7.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.7% for Black residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (31.2%), English (23.7%), Irish (3.7%), Italian (3.7%), Romanian (3.7%), Czech (1.2%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 25427

Races:
      White alone - 209 - 84.6%
      Black alone - 13 - 5.3%
      Hispanic - 11 - 4.5%
      Two or more races - 7 - 2.8%
      American Indian alone - 4 - 1.6%

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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, Hedgesville, WV

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

97 ADMINISTRATIVE DR 5.4 miles

97 ADMINISTRATIVE DR
MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
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1355 EDWIN MILLER BLVD STE A 5.4 miles

1355 EDWIN MILLER BLVD STE A
MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
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83 RETAIL COMMONS PKWY 5.6 miles

83 RETAIL COMMONS PKWY
MARTINSBURG, WV 25403
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315 Rock Cliff Dr, 5.8 miles

315 Rock Cliff Dr,
Martinsburg, WV 25401
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651 FOXCROFT AVE 6.4 miles

651 FOXCROFT AVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25401
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319 B LUTZ AVE 7.4 miles

319 B LUTZ AVE
MARTINSBURG, WV 25404
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307 E POTOMAC ST RT 11 9.2 miles

307 E POTOMAC ST RT 11
WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795
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261 BERKMORE PL STE 1A 12.1 miles

261 BERKMORE PL STE 1A
BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411
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10715 DOWNSVILLE PIKE 13.3 miles

10715 DOWNSVILLE PIKE
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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1075 SHERMAN AVE STE E 14.4 miles

1075 SHERMAN AVE STE E
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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332 MILL ST 15.7 miles

332 MILL ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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338 MILL ST 15.7 miles

338 MILL ST
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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1741 DUAL HWY STE A 16.6 miles

1741 DUAL HWY STE A
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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1826 DUAL HWY 16.6 miles

1826 DUAL HWY
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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13424 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 103 17.0 miles

13424 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 103
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
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ON-SITE ONLY 17.0 miles

ON-SITE ONLY
Boonsboro, MD 21713
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11110 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD STE 145 17.4 miles

11110 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD STE 145
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
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19426 LEITERSBURG PIKE 17.5 miles

19426 LEITERSBURG PIKE
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
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300 S PRESTON ST 19.3 miles

300 S PRESTON ST
RANSON, WV 25438
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300 PRESTON ST 19.5 miles

300 PRESTON ST
CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414
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84 SOMERSET BLVD 19.8 miles

84 SOMERSET BLVD
CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414
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50 EASTERN AVE STE 145 21.8 miles

50 EASTERN AVE STE 145
GREENCASTLE, PA 17225
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501 E MAIN ST 26.2 miles

501 E MAIN ST
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
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626 E Main St, 26.2 miles

626 E Main St,
Waynesboro, PA 17268
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207 GATEWAY DR 26.5 miles

207 GATEWAY DR
WINCHESTER, VA 22603
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214 PEACH ORCHARD RD 26.5 miles

214 PEACH ORCHARD RD
MC CONNELLSBURG, PA 17233
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2105 E MAIN ST 26.6 miles

2105 E MAIN ST
WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
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1724 AMHERST ST 27.1 miles

1724 AMHERST ST
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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1867 AMHERST ST 27.3 miles

1867 AMHERST ST
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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1840 AMHERST ST
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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607 E JUBAL EARLY DR 28.4 miles

607 E JUBAL EARLY DR
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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110 FEATHERBED LN STE 6 28.5 miles

110 FEATHERBED LN STE 6
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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2505 VALLEY AVE 29.3 miles

2505 VALLEY AVE
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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1610 ORCHARD DR 30.3 miles

1610 ORCHARD DR
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
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490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L 31.8 miles

490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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144 S 8th St, 31.9 miles

144 S 8th St,
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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1048 LINCOLN WAY E STE 101 32.0 miles

1048 LINCOLN WAY E STE 101
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
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112 N 7TH ST 32.1 miles

112 N 7TH ST
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
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915 Toll House Ave Ste 203, 32.2 miles

915 Toll House Ave Ste 203,
Frederick, MD 21701
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141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100 32.2 miles

141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100
FREDERICK, MD 21702
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1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22, 32.2 miles

1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22,
Frederick, MD 21702
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400 W 7TH ST 32.2 miles

400 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
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601 NORLAND AVE STE 201 33.0 miles

601 NORLAND AVE STE 201
CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201
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211 S King St Suite C, 38.1 miles

211 S King St Suite C,
Leesburg, VA 20175
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51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 38.6 miles

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
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LEESBURG, VA 20175
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952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 39.0 miles

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LEESBURG, VA 20176
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10455 LINCOLN HWY
EVERETT, PA 15537
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9457 LINCOLN HWY STE 102
BEDFORD, PA 15522
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1050 W INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 15 40.7 miles

1050 W INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 15
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502
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363 SUNRISE BLVD 40.7 miles

363 SUNRISE BLVD
ROMNEY, WV 26757
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130 PENNSYLVANIA AVE 41.1 miles

130 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502
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320 S MECHANIC ST 41.3 miles

320 S MECHANIC ST
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502
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11 HUNT CLUB PLZ 42.9 miles

11 HUNT CLUB PLZ
RIDGELEY, WV 26753
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915 BISHOP WALSH RD 43.3 miles

915 BISHOP WALSH RD
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502
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97 PROGRESS BLVD 44.1 miles

97 PROGRESS BLVD
SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
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147 GETTYS ST 44.5 miles

147 GETTYS ST
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
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10 SPRINGS AVE 44.5 miles

10 SPRINGS AVE
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
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842 N SHENANDOAH AVE 44.6 miles

842 N SHENANDOAH AVE
FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
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40 V-TWIN DR Ste 205 44.8 miles

40 V-TWIN DR Ste 205
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
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40 V-TWIN DR 44.8 miles

40 V-TWIN DR
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
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120 N COMMERCE AVE STE 102 45.1 miles

120 N COMMERCE AVE STE 102
FRONT ROYAL, VA 22630
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1219 NATIONAL HWY 45.2 miles

1219 NATIONAL HWY
LAVALE, MD 21502
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14302 BARTON BLVD SW STE 100 45.7 miles

14302 BARTON BLVD SW STE 100
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502
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Onsite only 46.1 miles

Onsite only
Ashburn, VA 20148
Categories: Ashburn VA

2 LYNDHURST CT 46.4 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
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205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 46.6 miles

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 46.9 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 46.9 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 46.9 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
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12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 47.0 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
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21785 FILIGREE CT 47.1 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
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21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 47.2 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 47.3 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 47.7 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 48.0 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
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46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 48.7 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

10701 NEW GEORGES CREEK RD SW 49.2 miles

10701 NEW GEORGES CREEK RD SW
FROSTBURG, MD 21532
Categories: FROSTBURG MD

301 WATERSVILLE RD 49.4 miles

301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 49.8 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

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 Hedgesville, WV 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 Hedgesville, WV 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 Hedgesville, WV 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 Hedgesville, WV 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 Hedgesville, WV 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.

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

  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.

Hedgesville is a town in Berkeley County, West Virginia, in the state's Eastern Panhandle region. The population was 318 at the 2010 census. In addition to its legal definition, Hedgesville has come to be the common name for the large and sparsely inhabited area of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle bordered by the Potomac River to the North and East, a southern border defined roughly by an imaginary line from the city of Martinsburg to the tip of Virginia, and Berkeley Springs to the West.

Established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on February 11, 1836, the Town of Hedgesville was laid out in 1832 along the old Warm Springs Road (now West Virginia Route 9) and named for the prominent local Hedges family. In 1854, Hedgesville was officially incorporated by the General Assembly. The act of incorporation provided for a town council consisting of seven trustees, but the act was amended in 1858 so that a mayor could be added to the council. Hedgesville is a National Register Historic District. Prior to that, in the 18th Century, it was home to the Tuscarora people.

On August 17, 2004, President George W. Bush made a re-election campaign stop and photo-op at Hedgesville High School.

Two primary highways serve Hedgesville. The more prominent of these is West Virginia Route 9. WV 9 travels southeastward to Martinsburg and provides connections to Interstate 81. To the northwest, WV 9 connects to U.S. Route 522 in Berkeley Springs. The other primary highway serving Hedgesville is West Virginia Route 901, which heads east from its western end at WV 9 in Hedgesville to I-81 at Falling Waters.

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Population (female): 153

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2019: $1,174.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Hedgesville: 136.1 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2019: 7.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (6.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.7% for Black residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (31.2%), English (23.7%), Irish (3.7%), Italian (3.7%), Romanian (3.7%), Czech (1.2%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 25427

Races:
      White alone - 209 - 84.6%
      Black alone - 13 - 5.3%
      Hispanic - 11 - 4.5%
      Two or more races - 7 - 2.8%
      American Indian alone - 4 - 1.6%

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