Independence, OH Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,124 (93% urban, 7% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.2%

Population (male): 3,549

Median Age: 46.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Independence: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 2.5%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Polish (24.0%), Italian (17.1%), German (10.6%), American (7.6%), Irish (7.2%), Czech (5.0%).

Elevation: 856 feet

Land Area: 9.59 square miles.

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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, Independence, OH

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

4400 ROCKSIDE RD 2.5 miles

4400 ROCKSIDE RD
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
Categories: INDEPENDENCE OH

1400 W Pleasant Valley Rd 2.7 miles

1400 W Pleasant Valley Rd
Parma, OH 44134
Categories: Parma OH

5595 TRANSPORTATION BLVD STE 220 3.0 miles

5595 TRANSPORTATION BLVD STE 220
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125
Categories: GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH

5350 TRANSPORTATION BLVD STE 3 3.0 miles

5350 TRANSPORTATION BLVD STE 3
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125
Categories: GARFIELD HEIGHTS OH

826 E SCHAAF RD 3.7 miles

826 E SCHAAF RD
BROOKLYN HTS, OH 44131
Categories: BROOKLYN HTS OH

863 W AURORA RD STE A 4.8 miles

863 W AURORA RD STE A
SAGAMORE HILLS, OH 44067
Categories: SAGAMORE HILLS OH

4660 HINCKLEY INDUSTRIAL PKWY 5.1 miles

4660 HINCKLEY INDUSTRIAL PKWY
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

6789 RIDGE RD STE 210 5.1 miles

6789 RIDGE RD STE 210
PARMA, OH 44129
Categories: PARMA OH

11443 State Rd 5.3 miles

11443 State Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
Categories: North Royalton OH

7451 West Ridgewood Drive, 5.4 miles

7451 West Ridgewood Drive,
Parma, OH 44129
Categories: Parma OH

5793 RIDGE RD 5.6 miles

5793 RIDGE RD
PARMA, OH 44129
Categories: PARMA OH

6907 BROOKPARK RD 5.9 miles

6907 BROOKPARK RD
PARMA, OH 44129
Categories: PARMA OH

4269 PEARL RD STE 102 6.0 miles

4269 PEARL RD STE 102
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

6935 TREELINE DR STE J 6.2 miles

6935 TREELINE DR STE J
BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Categories: BRECKSVILLE OH

7730 FIRST PL STE D 6.6 miles

7730 FIRST PL STE D
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH 44146
Categories: OAKWOOD VILLAGE OH

7580 NORTHCLIFF AVE 6.6 miles

7580 NORTHCLIFF AVE
BROOKLYN, OH 44144
Categories: BROOKLYN OH

7155 PEARL RD STE 201 8.4 miles

7155 PEARL RD STE 201
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
Categories: MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS OH

3461 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD STE 203 8.5 miles

3461 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD STE 203
SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH 44122
Categories: SHAKER HEIGHTS OH

4100 W 105th St 8.5 miles

4100 W 105th St
CLEVELAND, OH 44135
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

4635 RICHMOND RD STE 103 8.6 miles

4635 RICHMOND RD STE 103
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 44128
Categories: WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS OH

30455 SOLON RD 9.2 miles

30455 SOLON RD
SOLON, OH 44139
Categories: SOLON OH

3999 RICHMOND RD 9.2 miles

3999 RICHMOND RD
BEACHWOOD, OH 44122
Categories: BEACHWOOD OH

14519 DETROIT AVE 9.2 miles

14519 DETROIT AVE
LAKEWOOD, OH 44107
Categories: LAKEWOOD OH

9500 EUCLID AVE 9.4 miles

9500 EUCLID AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

100 Auburn Dr Ste 110 9.6 miles

100 Auburn Dr Ste 110
BEACHWOOD, OH 44122
Categories: BEACHWOOD OH

18660 Bagley Road, Building 2 Suite 305 10.1 miles

18660 Bagley Road, Building 2 Suite 305
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Categories: Middleburg Heights OH

18697 BAGLEY RD 10.1 miles

18697 BAGLEY RD
CLEVELAND, OH 44130
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

4450 SAINT CLAIR AVE 10.4 miles

4450 SAINT CLAIR AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44103
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

33790 Bainbridge Road, 10.4 miles

33790 Bainbridge Road,
Solon, OH 44139
Categories: Solon OH

13916 CEDAR RD 10.5 miles

13916 CEDAR RD
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118
Categories: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS OH

1163 East 40th Street 10.6 miles

1163 East 40th Street
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

5500 S MARGINAL RD 11.1 miles

5500 S MARGINAL RD
CLEVELAND, OH 44103
Categories: CLEVELAND OH

5 SEVERANCE CIRCLE, STE 210 11.2 miles

5 SEVERANCE CIRCLE, STE 210
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118
Categories: CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OH

18181 PEARL RD 11.7 miles

18181 PEARL RD
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Categories: STRONGSVILLE OH

2451 Edison Blvd, 11.8 miles

2451 Edison Blvd,
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Categories: Twinsburg OH

20455 Lorain Road, Suite T 02 12.1 miles

20455 Lorain Road, Suite T 02
Fairview Park, OH 44126
Categories: Fairview Park OH

4425 MAYFIELD RD STE 2 12.1 miles

4425 MAYFIELD RD STE 2
SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121
Categories: SOUTH EUCLID OH

5187 MAYFIELD RD STE 20 12.9 miles

5187 MAYFIELD RD STE 20
LYNDHURST, OH 44124
Categories: LYNDHURST OH

19895 DETROIT RD 13.0 miles

19895 DETROIT RD
ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116
Categories: ROCKY RIVER OH

3724 CENTER RD 13.1 miles

3724 CENTER RD
BRUNSWICK, OH 44212
Categories: BRUNSWICK OH

25757 LORAIN RD 14.4 miles

25757 LORAIN RD
NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070
Categories: NORTH OLMSTED OH

1900 23RD ST PO BOX 67069 14.8 miles

1900 23RD ST PO BOX 67069
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223
Categories: CUYAHOGA FALLS OH

24461 DETROIT RD STE 350 14.9 miles

24461 DETROIT RD STE 350
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Categories: WESTLAKE OH

605 North Cleveland Massillon, 15.0 miles

605 North Cleveland Massillon,
Akron, OH 44333
Categories: Akron OH

17747 CHILLICOTHE RD STE 100 15.5 miles

17747 CHILLICOTHE RD STE 100
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023
Categories: CHAGRIN FALLS OH

150 SPRINGSIDE DR STE 225B 15.8 miles

150 SPRINGSIDE DR STE 225B
AKRON, OH 44333
Categories: AKRON OH

3975 EMBASSY PKWY STE 003 15.8 miles

3975 EMBASSY PKWY STE 003
AKRON, OH 44333
Categories: AKRON OH

3900 Medina Road, 16.1 miles

3900 Medina Road,
Akron, OH 44333
Categories: Akron OH

4476 DARROW RD 16.2 miles

4476 DARROW RD
STOW, OH 44224
Categories: STOW OH

18901 LAKE SHORE BLVD 3RD FL 16.5 miles

18901 LAKE SHORE BLVD 3RD FL
EUCLID, OH 44119
Categories: EUCLID OH

2820 W MARKET ST STE 220 16.9 miles

2820 W MARKET ST STE 220
FAIRLAWN, OH 44333
Categories: FAIRLAWN OH

3913 Darrow Rd 17.0 miles

3913 Darrow Rd
Stow, OH 44224
Categories: Stow OH

9318 STATE ROUTE 14 17.4 miles

9318 STATE ROUTE 14
STREETSBORO, OH 44241
Categories: STREETSBORO OH

654 PORTAGE TRL 17.6 miles

654 PORTAGE TRL
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221
Categories: CUYAHOGA FALLS OH

111 STOW AVE STE 106 17.9 miles

111 STOW AVE STE 106
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Categories: Cuyahoga Falls OH

462 Howe Avenue, The Plaza at Chapel Hill 18.0 miles

462 Howe Avenue, The Plaza at Chapel Hill
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Categories: Cuyahoga Falls OH

35040 CHARDON RD STE G300 18.2 miles

35040 CHARDON RD STE G300
WILLOUGHBY, OH 44094
Categories: WILLOUGHBY OH

5010 GRANDE BLVD UNIT J1 18.4 miles

5010 GRANDE BLVD UNIT J1
MEDINA, OH 44256
Categories: MEDINA OH

5155 BUEHLERS DR 18.6 miles

5155 BUEHLERS DR
MEDINA, OH 44256
Categories: MEDINA OH

1 PARK WEST BLVD STE 290 18.6 miles

1 PARK WEST BLVD STE 290
AKRON, OH 44320
Categories: AKRON OH

1860 State Rd Ste C 18.9 miles

1860 State Rd Ste C
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44310
Categories: Cuyahoga Falls OH

735 N COURT ST 19.3 miles

735 N COURT ST
MEDINA, OH 44256
Categories: MEDINA OH

331 REGATTA DR 19.6 miles

331 REGATTA DR
AVON LAKE, OH 44012
Categories: AVON LAKE OH

1000 E WASHINGTON ST MAIN ENTRANCE, 1ST FLOOR 19.6 miles

1000 E WASHINGTON ST MAIN ENTRANCE, 1ST FLOOR
MEDINA, OH 44256
Categories: MEDINA OH

30841 EUCLID AVE 20.0 miles

30841 EUCLID AVE
WILLOUGHBY, OH 44094
Categories: WILLOUGHBY OH

29804 LAKE SHORE BLVD 20.1 miles

29804 LAKE SHORE BLVD
WILLOWICK, OH 44095
Categories: WILLOWICK OH

224 WEST AVE 20.7 miles

224 WEST AVE
TALLMADGE, OH 44278
Categories: TALLMADGE OH

2100 CENTER RD STE 1 20.8 miles

2100 CENTER RD STE 1
AVON, OH 44011
Categories: AVON OH

400 WABASH AVE 20.8 miles

400 WABASH AVE
AKRON, OH 44307
Categories: AKRON OH

174 CURRIE HALL PKWY 21.6 miles

174 CURRIE HALL PKWY
KENT, OH 44240
Categories: KENT OH

39000 CENTER RIDGE RD 21.9 miles

39000 CENTER RIDGE RD
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039
Categories: NORTH RIDGEVILLE OH

39263 Center Ridge Rd 22.2 miles

39263 Center Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Categories: North Ridgeville OH

3900 BEN HUR AVE 22.2 miles

3900 BEN HUR AVE
WILLOUGHBY, OH 44094
Categories: WILLOUGHBY OH

1450 FIRESTONE PKWY 22.9 miles

1450 FIRESTONE PKWY
AKRON, OH 44301
Categories: AKRON OH

1260 ABBE RD N 23.0 miles

1260 ABBE RD N
ELYRIA, OH 44035
Categories: ELYRIA OH

418 E BROAD ST 23.4 miles

418 E BROAD ST
ELYRIA, OH 44035
Categories: ELYRIA OH

1265 TRIPLETT BLVD 24.0 miles

1265 TRIPLETT BLVD
AKRON, OH 44306
Categories: AKRON OH

1685 SOUTHEAST AVE 24.2 miles

1685 SOUTHEAST AVE
TALLMADGE, OH 44278
Categories: TALLMADGE OH

6847 N CHESTNUT ST 24.3 miles

6847 N CHESTNUT ST
RAVENNA, OH 44266
Categories: RAVENNA OH

195 Wadsworth Rd 24.4 miles

195 Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Categories: Wadsworth OH

191 WADSWORTH RD 24.4 miles

191 WADSWORTH RD
WADSWORTH, OH 44281
Categories: WADSWORTH OH

7956 TYLER BLVD 24.4 miles

7956 TYLER BLVD
MENTOR, OH 44060
Categories: MENTOR OH

155 5th St NE 24.6 miles

155 5th St NE
Barberton, OH 44203
Categories: Barberton OH

696 CANTON RD 24.9 miles

696 CANTON RD
AKRON, OH 44312
Categories: AKRON OH

101 5TH ST SE STE J 24.9 miles

101 5TH ST SE STE J
BARBERTON, OH 44203
Categories: BARBERTON OH

13221 RAVENNA RD STE 9 25.0 miles

13221 RAVENNA RD STE 9
CHARDON, OH 44024
Categories: CHARDON OH

13221 Ravenna Road, Suite 10 25.0 miles

13221 Ravenna Road, Suite 10
Chardon, OH 44024
Categories: Chardon 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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 Independence, 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.

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: Independence, Ohio

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.64 square miles (24.97 km2), of which 9.54 square miles (24.71 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.

Much of the land area in Independence is used by the intersection of I-480 and I-77. The I-77/I-480 interchange is a four-level stack interchange, but locals often refer to as the cloverleaf, as it largely replaced a nearby interchange of that type. The larger interchange opened in 1940, but construction of the Willow Freeway, which became I-77, was stalled by World War II and was not completed until the 1950s. In the late 1970s, I-480 connected into I-77. The original 1939 cloverleaf is still in existence on Granger and Brecksville Roads. It is still in use today, generally for local traffic.

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,133 people, 2,770 households, and 2,054 families residing in the city. The population density was 747.7 inhabitants per square mile (288.7/km2). There were 2,868 housing units at an average density of 300.6 per square mile (116.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.1% of the population.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,124 (93% urban, 7% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.2%

Population (male): 3,549

Median Age: 46.6 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Independence: 96.0 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 2.5%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Polish (24.0%), Italian (17.1%), German (10.6%), American (7.6%), Irish (7.2%), Czech (5.0%).

Elevation: 856 feet

Land Area: 9.59 square miles.

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