Highwood, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 5,325 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 2,756

Population (female): 2,569

Median Age: 37.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,175.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Highwood: 110.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.4%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Highwood, Illinois as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Highwood is 5,378 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much low

Races:
      Hispanic - 3,074 - 56.9%
      White alone - 2,079 - 38.5%
      Asian alone - 114 - 2.1%
      Black alone - 72 - 1.3%
      Two or more races - 46 - 0.9%
      Other race alone - 16 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.02%

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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, Highwood, IL

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Highwood, 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.

605 ACADEMY DR 4.5 miles

605 ACADEMY DR
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Categories: NORTHBROOK IL

306 ERA DR 4.8 miles

306 ERA DR
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Categories: NORTHBROOK IL

1450 Busch Pkwy, 6.3 miles

1450 Busch Pkwy,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Categories: Buffalo Grove IL

207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 6.9 miles

207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207,
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Categories: Lake Bluff IL

544A W DUNDEE RD 6.9 miles

544A W DUNDEE RD
WHEELING, IL 60090
Categories: WHEELING IL

2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 7.1 miles

2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW NAS IL

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 7.1 miles

2591 Compass Rd Ste 110,
Glenview, IL 60026
Categories: Glenview IL

2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 7.4 miles

2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

2150 PFINGSTEN RD 7.4 miles

2150 PFINGSTEN RD
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 7.6 miles

565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100,
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Categories: Vernon Hills IL

15 S MCHENRY RD 8.3 miles

15 S MCHENRY RD
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Categories: BUFFALO GROVE IL

6 E PHILLIP RD 8.5 miles

6 E PHILLIP RD
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
Categories: VERNON HILLS IL

1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 9.2 miles

1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Categories: BUFFALO GROVE IL

904B S Milwaukee Ave 9.3 miles

904B S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Categories: Libertyville IL

1 KRAFT CT 9.7 miles

1 KRAFT CT
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
Categories: GLENVIEW IL

8630 W GOLF RD 10.2 miles

8630 W GOLF RD
NILES, IL 60714
Categories: NILES IL

902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 10.6 miles

902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 10.6 miles

4709 W. Golf, Suite 806
Skokie, IL 60076
Categories: Skokie IL

100 N RIVER RD 10.8 miles

100 N RIVER RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Categories: DES PLAINES IL

2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 10.9 miles

2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Categories: WAUKEGAN IL

6449 DEMPSTER ST 11.0 miles

6449 DEMPSTER ST
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
Categories: MORTON GROVE IL

1214 Brownwood Ste B 11.2 miles

1214 Brownwood Ste B
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Categories: Mount Prospect IL

1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 11.2 miles

1600 Dempster St Ste 218,
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Categories: Park Ridge IL

770 E Dundee Rd 11.8 miles

770 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
Categories: Palatine IL

35 TOWER CT STE E 11.8 miles

35 TOWER CT STE E
GURNEE, IL 60031
Categories: GURNEE IL

2380 S ELMHURST RD 11.9 miles

2380 S ELMHURST RD
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Categories: MOUNT PROSPECT IL

15 Tower Court S-170, 11.9 miles

15 Tower Court S-170,
Gurnee, IL 60031
Categories: Gurnee IL

8125 RIVER DR STE 102 11.9 miles

8125 RIVER DR STE 102
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
Categories: MORTON GROVE IL

724 N. Green Bay Road 12.4 miles

724 N. Green Bay Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Categories: Waukegan IL

1060 S ELMHURST RD 12.6 miles

1060 S ELMHURST RD
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Categories: MOUNT PROSPECT IL

121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 12.9 miles

121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 13.0 miles

3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 13.1 miles

605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

50 S NORTHWEST HWY 13.1 miles

50 S NORTHWEST HWY
PALATINE, IL 60074
Categories: PALATINE IL

3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 13.1 miles

3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

800 W CENTRAL RD 13.2 miles

800 W CENTRAL RD
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Categories: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 13.2 miles

1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Categories: Arlington Heights IL

800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 13.4 miles

800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457
Evanston, IL 60202
Categories: Evanston IL

337 W. Northwest Highway, 13.5 miles

337 W. Northwest Highway,
Palatine, IL 60067
Categories: Palatine IL

1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101 13.6 miles

1445 N HUNT CLUB RD STE 101
GURNEE, IL 60031
Categories: GURNEE IL

1545 HICKS RD 13.6 miles

1545 HICKS RD
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
Categories: ROLLING MEADOWS IL

350 Surryse Rd, 14.2 miles

350 Surryse Rd,
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Categories: Lake Zurich IL

6191 N CANFIELD AVE 14.3 miles

6191 N CANFIELD AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Categories: CHICAGO IL

371 West Northwest Highway 14.6 miles

371 West Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
Categories: Palatine IL

4949 EUCLID AVE 14.8 miles

4949 EUCLID AVE
PALATINE, IL 60067
Categories: PALATINE IL

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 14.8 miles

4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205,
Chicago, IL 60646
Categories: Chicago IL

7742 W HIGGINS RD 14.9 miles

7742 W HIGGINS RD
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 15.0 miles

2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

1830 JARVIS AVE 15.0 miles

1830 JARVIS AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 15.5 miles

5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2300 W PETERSON AVE 15.8 miles

2300 W PETERSON AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60659
Categories: CHICAGO IL

O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 15.9 miles

O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2
Chicago, IL 60666
Categories: Chicago IL

4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 16.0 miles

4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
Categories: NORRIDGE IL

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 16.1 miles

4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9
Norridge, IL 60706
Categories: Norridge IL

6140 N BROADWAY ST 16.2 miles

6140 N BROADWAY ST
CHICAGO, IL 60660
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110 16.2 miles

1275 E BELVIDERE RD STE 110
GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030
Categories: GRAYSLAKE IL

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 16.7 miles

808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400,
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Categories: Schaumburg IL

4757 W MONTROSE AVE 16.8 miles

4757 W MONTROSE AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60641
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 17.0 miles

1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

126 BIESTERFIELD RD 17.0 miles

126 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Categories: ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL

117 S COOK ST STE 306 17.0 miles

117 S COOK ST STE 306
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
Categories: BARRINGTON IL

4211 N CICERO AVE 17.1 miles

4211 N CICERO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60641
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 17.1 miles

4126 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL 60641
Categories: Chicago IL

3115 LEWIS AVE 17.2 miles

3115 LEWIS AVE
ZION, IL 60099
Categories: ZION IL

4200 MANNHEIM RD 17.4 miles

4200 MANNHEIM RD
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
Categories: SCHILLER PARK IL

3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 17.5 miles

3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Categories: CHICAGO IL

361 W GOLF RD 17.8 miles

361 W GOLF RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

1240 IL ROUTE 83 17.9 miles

1240 IL ROUTE 83
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
Categories: BENSENVILLE IL

7107 W BELMONT AVE 18.1 miles

7107 W BELMONT AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1217 S RAND RD 18.1 miles

1217 S RAND RD
LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047
Categories: LAKE ZURICH IL

519 S ROSELLE RD 18.7 miles

519 S ROSELLE RD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
Categories: SCHAUMBURG IL

1854 E Grand Ave, 18.9 miles

1854 E Grand Ave,
Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Categories: Lindenhurst IL

10137 GRAND AVE 19.0 miles

10137 GRAND AVE
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
Categories: FRANKLIN PARK IL

2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 19.2 miles

2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100
CHICAGO, IL 60707
Categories: CHICAGO IL

22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107 19.2 miles

22285 Pepper Road, Suite S-107
Barrington, IL 60010
Categories: Barrington IL

2334A W HIGGINS RD 19.4 miles

2334A W HIGGINS RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 19.6 miles

2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Categories: Hoffman Estates IL

1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES 19.7 miles

1050 RED OAK LN CORPORATE HEALTH SERVICES
LINDENHURST, IL 60046
Categories: LINDENHURST IL

1555 BARRINGTON RD 19.9 miles

1555 BARRINGTON RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 19.9 miles

3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 20.1 miles

7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
Categories: ELMWOOD PARK IL

2868 N BROADWAY ST 20.2 miles

2868 N BROADWAY ST
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 20.3 miles

2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60614
Categories: Chicago IL

2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 20.4 miles

2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1,
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

1983 N MANNHEIM RD 20.4 miles

1983 N MANNHEIM RD
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Categories: MELROSE PARK IL

303 W LAKE ST 20.6 miles

303 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

1339 W LAKE ST 20.6 miles

1339 W LAKE ST
ADDISON, IL 60101
Categories: ADDISON IL

565 N YORK ST 20.7 miles

565 N YORK ST
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

321 W LAKE ST STE C 20.7 miles

321 W LAKE ST STE C
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

Fitness Department, 20.8 miles

Fitness Department,
Melrose Park, IL 60101
Categories: Melrose Park IL

537 N HARVEY AVE 21.1 miles

537 N HARVEY AVE
OAK PARK, IL 60302
Categories: OAK PARK IL

1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 21.2 miles

1431 N Western Ave Ste 137,
Chicago, IL 60622
Categories: Chicago IL

1520 N DAMEN AVE 21.2 miles

1520 N DAMEN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 21.4 miles

1225 W LAKE ST STE 101
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Categories: MELROSE PARK IL

1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 21.4 miles

1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Categories: CHICAGO IL

533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 21.7 miles

533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Categories: Elmhurst IL

1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 21.8 miles

1460 N Halsted St Ste 201,
Chicago, IL 60642
Categories: Chicago IL

113 W LAKE ST 21.9 miles

113 W LAKE ST
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 22.0 miles

1200 S YORK RD Center for Health
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

413 S HARVEY AVE 22.1 miles

413 S HARVEY AVE
OAK PARK, IL 60302
Categories: OAK PARK IL

610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 22.2 miles

610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800
Oak Park, IL 60304
Categories: Oak Park IL

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 22.3 miles

303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

1030 W CHICAGO AVE 22.4 miles

1030 W CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60642
Categories: CHICAGO IL

211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 22.5 miles

211 E ARMY TRAIL RD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 22.5 miles

273 E ARMY TRAIL RD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

639 W NORTH AVE 22.5 miles

639 W NORTH AVE
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
Categories: VILLA PARK IL

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 22.6 miles

1515 E LAKE ST STE 100
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
Categories: HANOVER PARK IL

3333 BEVERLY RD 22.8 miles

3333 BEVERLY RD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
Categories: HOFFMAN ESTATES IL

219 W CHICAGO AVE 22.8 miles

219 W CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60654
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2615 HARRISON ST 22.9 miles

2615 HARRISON ST
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
Categories: BELLWOOD IL

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 22.9 miles

141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
Categories: STREAMWOOD IL

835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 22.9 miles

835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Categories: CHICAGO IL

311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 23.0 miles

311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B
CHICAGO, IL 60607
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1230 W LAKE ST 23.1 miles

1230 W LAKE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60607
Categories: CHICAGO IL

233 E ERIE ST STE 602 23.2 miles

233 E ERIE ST STE 602
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Categories: CHICAGO IL

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 23.5 miles

676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Categories: CHICAGO IL

701 WINTHROP AVE 23.5 miles

701 WINTHROP AVE
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
Categories: GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL

36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 23.6 miles

36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Categories: CHICAGO IL

614 W MONROE ST 23.6 miles

614 W MONROE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60661
Categories: CHICAGO IL

600 W ADAMS ST 23.7 miles

600 W ADAMS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60661
Categories: CHICAGO IL

300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 23.8 miles

300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Categories: CHICAGO IL

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 23.8 miles

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514,
Chicago, IL 60602
Categories: Chicago IL

245 S GARY AVE STE 101 23.8 miles

245 S GARY AVE STE 101
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
Categories: BLOOMINGDALE IL

55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 23.8 miles

55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500
CHICAGO, IL 60602
Categories: CHICAGO IL

300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 23.9 miles

300 W ADAMS ST STE 835
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Categories: CHICAGO IL

471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 24.1 miles

471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101,
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Categories: Bloomingdale IL

7222 W CERMAK RD 24.2 miles

7222 W CERMAK RD
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
Categories: NORTH RIVERSIDE IL

5601 W CERMAK RD 24.2 miles

5601 W CERMAK RD
CICERO, IL 60804
Categories: CICERO IL

129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 24.2 miles

129 W SAINT CHARLES RD
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Categories: LOMBARD IL

155 E BRUSH HILL RD 24.3 miles

155 E BRUSH HILL RD
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

543 ORCHARD ST 24.4 miles

543 ORCHARD ST
ANTIOCH, IL 60002
Categories: ANTIOCH IL

811 S STATE ST STE B 24.5 miles

811 S STATE ST STE B
CHICAGO, IL 60605
Categories: CHICAGO IL

7705 SHERIDAN RD 24.9 miles

7705 SHERIDAN RD
KENOSHA, WI 53143
Categories: KENOSHA WI

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 Highwood, 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.

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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 Highwood, 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)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Highwood, 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 Highwood, 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.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Highwood, 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.

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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.


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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.

Local Area Info: Highwood, Illinois

Originally, the land was owned by the Potawatomi until the 1833 when it was ceded to the United States through the Treaty of Chicago. The first non-Native American settled in the town in 1846. In 1851 Highwood became the headquarter location of the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad, which ran parallel to the Chicago and North Western Railway's and is now know today as Metra's Union Pacific/North line. Thomas Curley suggested the name High Woods because the land was the highest ground between Chicago and Milwaukee and was covered with trees.

In 1886 civil and labor unrest in Chicago eventually led to the Haymarket Riot. Chicago businessmen felt that having a military presence near the city would help alleviate tensions within the city and on November 8, 1887 purchased Camp Highwood. This land would come to host members of the Sixth Infantry Regiment. On February 27, 1888 Camp Highwood was officially named Fort Sheridan in honor of General Philip Sheridan for his ability to maintain order after the Chicago Fire of 1871.

Highwood provided several business and employment opportunities and following the fire, many of those who lost their home and a wave of immigrants settled into the town. Highwood can also give credit to much of their economic success to the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway. However, with increased transportation it also caused a sudden rise in gambling dens and illegal "blind-pig" taverns which catered to off duty soldiers. This eventually provoked federal authorities to enact the "Highwood Quadrangle" which prohibited the sale of liquor within 1 1/8th miles of the army base.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 5,325 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (male): 2,756

Population (female): 2,569

Median Age: 37.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,175.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Highwood: 110.2 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.4%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Highwood, Illinois as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Highwood is 5,378 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much low

Races:
      Hispanic - 3,074 - 56.9%
      White alone - 2,079 - 38.5%
      Asian alone - 114 - 2.1%
      Black alone - 72 - 1.3%
      Two or more races - 46 - 0.9%
      Other race alone - 16 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.02%

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