Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Lebanon, IN
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Lebanon, IN and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
1400 DAN CONN DR 0.7 miles
LEBANON, IN 46052
517 W NOBLE ST 0.8 miles
LEBANON, IN 46052
400 N MOUNT ZION RD 1.3 miles
LEBANON, IN 46052
350 N MOUNT ZION RD STE 400 1.4 miles
LEBANON, IN 46052
6447 WARREN LN 13.5 miles
BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
8150 WOODLAND DR 14.9 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
1300 S JACKSON ST 15.3 miles
FRANKFORT, IN 46041
1258 OAK ST STE B 15.4 miles
FRANKFORT, IN 46041
550 S HOKE AVE 15.7 miles
FRANKFORT, IN 46041
5604 W 74TH ST 15.8 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
1805 E WABASH ST 15.8 miles
FRANKFORT, IN 46041
7301 GEORGETOWN RD Ste 109 16.2 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268
12-5-29/1, Opp. Andhra Bank Whitehouse, Tarnaka 17.2 miles
Hyderabad, IN 0
H No 2-20/6/A, Kothaguda X Roads Near Harsha Toyota Showroom 17.2 miles
Kondapur, IN 0
SCO-15, Ground Floor, Sector-14 Gurgaon 17.2 miles
Haryana, IN 0
32 Sassoon Rd Pune 411 001 17.2 miles
Pune, IN 0
270,3rd,Cross,Domlur 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar Kamataka 17.2 miles
Bangalore, IN 0
8/2 Ravi Bldg, Next to ALKA TALKIES Maharastra 17.2 miles
Pune, IN 0
SCO 68-69, Sector 55-56 17.2 miles
Haryana, IN 0
SCO 1 & 2, Sector 14 Old Delhi Gurgaon Rd 17.2 miles
Gurgaon, IN 0
No 83/87, Ground Floor Soundaraya Paramount, 5th Cross 17.2 miles
Malleshwaram, IN 0
No.15, Jyoti Nivas College Rd 5th Block, Koramangala 17.2 miles
Bangalore, IN 0
2001 W 86TH ST 17.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
8330 NAAB RD STE 104 17.4 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
11911 N MERIDIAN ST STE 150 17.6 miles
CARMEL, IN 46032
13400 N MERIDIAN ST 17.6 miles
CARMEL, IN 46032
13636 N MERIDIAN ST 18.0 miles
CARMEL, IN 46032
6620 PARKDALE PL STE P 18.5 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46254
277 E CARMEL DR 19.4 miles
CARMEL, IN 46032
1136 SHADOW RIDGE RD 19.6 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280
860 E 86TH ST ste 4 19.7 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
8244 E US HIGHWAY 36 STE 1100 20.0 miles
AVON, IN 46123
650 N GIRLS SCHOOL RD 21.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46214
6116 N COLLEGE AVE ste 1 21.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
7411 N KEYSTONE AVE STE B 21.5 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
1011 MAIN ST STE 140 21.9 miles
SPEEDWAY, IN 46224
881 S GIRLS SCHOOL RD STE A 22.6 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46231
3750 N MERIDIAN ST 22.8 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
5555 N TACOMA AVE STE 10 22.9 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
308 W MARKET ST 23.0 miles
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933
865 WESTFIELD RD Ste D 23.1 miles
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46062
5335 N TACOMA AVE STE 20 23.1 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
493 WESTFIELD RD 23.5 miles
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
11530 ALLISONVILLE RD STE 135 23.6 miles
FISHERS, IN 46038
7160 GRAHAM RD 24.1 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
6330 E 75TH ST STE 146 24.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
5603 W RAYMOND ST 24.5 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
8435 CLEARVISTA PL 24.7 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256
7914 N SHADELAND, SUITE 150 24.7 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
2346 S LYNHURST DR STE A101 24.8 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
8177 CLEARVISTA PKWY 24.9 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256
950 N MERIDIAN ST STE 200 24.9 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
1100 Southfield Dr Ste 1140 25.2 miles
Plainfield, IN 46168
1100 SOUTHFIELD DR STE 1120 25.2 miles
PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
9669 E 146TH ST STE 175B 25.2 miles
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
9669 E 146TH ST STE 100 25.2 miles
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
603 E WASHINGTON ST STE 200 25.2 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
14540 PRAIRIE LAKES BLVD N STE 104 25.4 miles
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
324 E NEW YORK ST 25.6 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
11580 OVERLOOK DR Ste 100 26.1 miles
FISHERS, IN 46037
1101 SOUTHEASTERN AVE 26.2 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
300 FAIRGROUNDS RD 27.1 miles
TIPTON, IN 46072
5940 DECATUR BLVD 27.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
1000 S MAIN ST 27.5 miles
TIPTON, IN 46072
5508 East 16th Street Suite C14 27.7 miles
Indianapolis, IN 46218
2040 N SHADELAND AVE STE 120 28.5 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
992 N MITTHOEFFER RD 28.7 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46229
1311 N SHADELAND AVE 28.9 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
10950 PENDLETON PIKE 29.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46236
1 WALTER SCHOLER DR 29.4 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47909
5356 BRASSIE DR 30.1 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235
3554 PROMENADE PARKWAY SUITE E 30.1 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47909
7910 E WASHINGTON ST STE 110 30.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
1321 UNITY PL STE A 30.9 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
1001 HADLEY RD STE LL190 31.0 miles
MOORESVILLE, IN 46158
6349 S EAST ST 31.1 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
1221 S CREASY LN STE K3 31.1 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
760 PARK EAST BLVD STE 5 31.4 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
2312 CONCORD RD 31.4 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47909
3197 S US HIGHWAY 231 31.8 miles
GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
4903 S EMERSON AVE 31.9 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203
2 EXECUTIVE DR STE D 32.2 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
401 S EARL AVE Ste 1C 32.5 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
3803 SOUTHLAND AVE 32.5 miles
KOKOMO, IN 46902
102 SAGAMORE PKWY S 32.6 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
186 E SOUTHWAY BLVD 32.7 miles
KOKOMO, IN 46902
3500 S LAFOUNTAIN ST 32.8 miles
KOKOMO, IN 46902
100 SAW MILL RD STE 3200 32.9 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
8937 SOUTHPOINTE DR STE B2 33.6 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
1145 INDIANAPOLIS RD 33.9 miles
GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
3109 W SYCAMORE ST Ste B 33.9 miles
KOKOMO, IN 46901
747 E COUNTY LINE RD 34.0 miles
GREENWOOD, IN 46143
7855 S. EMERSON, STE R 34.3 miles
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
2600 GREENBUSH ST LAB 1ST FLOOR 34.4 miles
LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
925 S UNION ST 34.5 miles
KOKOMO, IN 46901
203 N DIVISION ST 34.6 miles
FLORA, IN 46929
1001 N MADISON AVE 34.7 miles
GREENWOOD, IN 46142
1664 W SMITH VALLEY RD 34.9 miles
GREENWOOD, IN 46142
1010 S REED RD 35.1 miles
KOKOMO, IN 46901
7408 W STATE ROAD 28 35.3 miles
ELWOOD, IN 46036
607 GREENWOOD SPRINGS DR 35.6 miles
GREENWOOD, IN 46143
1542 S BLOOMINGTON ST 35.6 miles
GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
309 MEDIC WAY 35.9 miles
GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
489 S STATE ROAD 135 STE E 36.1 miles
GREENWOOD, IN 46142
253 SAGAMORE PKWY W 36.2 miles
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
500 POLK ST STE 13 36.3 miles
GREENWOOD, IN 46143
1642 S Olive Branch Parke Ln Ste 900 36.6 miles
Greenwood, IN 46143
#B/4 Sector 16 38.7 miles
Delhi, IN 0
1702 LAFAYETTE RD 38.9 miles
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933
124 W MUSKEGON DR 40.6 miles
GREENFIELD, IN 46140
2015 JACKSON ST 41.9 miles
ANDERSON, IN 46016
789 E MORGAN ST 43.1 miles
MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151
1825 E 18TH ST 43.3 miles
ANDERSON, IN 46016
3800 S SCATTERFIELD RD 43.3 miles
ANDERSON, IN 46013
4778 S SCATTERFIELD RD 43.3 miles
ANDERSON, IN 46013
1030 S SCATTERFIELD RD 43.4 miles
ANDERSON, IN 46012
2085 ACORN RD 43.7 miles
FRANKLIN, IN 46131
412 N MONROE ST 46.7 miles
WILLIAMSPORT, IN 47993
349 W WASHINGTON ST 48.1 miles
MORGANTOWN, IN 46160
902 W BROADWAY ST 48.8 miles
LOGANSPORT, IN 46947
1101 MICHIGAN AVE 49.6 miles
LOGANSPORT, IN 46947
1206 E NATIONAL AVE 49.7 miles
BRAZIL, IN 47834
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 Lebanon, IN testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.
Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.
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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available
Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.
Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.
The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.
Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.
The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.
A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.
In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.
US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).
Additional DOT services include:
- -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
- -DOT Supervisor Training
- -MVR Reports
- -DOT Drug Policy Development
- -DOT Physicals
- -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing
Our Lebanon, IN testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.
The Opioid Overdose Crisis
Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
- Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
- Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
- An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
- About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
- Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
- The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
- Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.
In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)
Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Lebanon, IN 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 Lebanon, IN testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.
Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Lebanon, IN and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.
On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.
Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.
Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.
DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.
DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.
Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers
Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.
Types of Tests Conducted
- Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
- Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
- Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.
What to Expect at a Collection Center
- Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
- Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
- Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.
Importance of Collection Centers
Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.
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Local Area Info: Lebanon
Lebanon (/?l?b?n?n/ (listen); Arabic: ?????? Lubn?n; Lebanese pronunciation: [l?b?n??n]; French: Liban), officially known as the Lebanese Republic[nb 2] (Arabic: ????????? ?????????? al-Jumh?r?yah al-Lubn?n?yah; Lebanese pronunciation: [el???mhu???jje l?l?bn??n?jje]; French: République libanaise), is a country in Western Asia. It is bordered by Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus is west across the Mediterranean Sea. Lebanon's location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland facilitated its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious and ethnic diversity. At just 10,452 km2 (4,036 sq. mi.), it is the smallest recognized sovereign state on the mainland Asian continent.[nb 3]
The earliest evidence of civilization in Lebanon dates back more than seven thousand years, predating recorded history. Lebanon was the home of the Canaanites/Phoenicians and their kingdoms, a maritime culture that flourished for over a thousand years (c. 1550–539 BC). In 64 BC, the region came under the rule of the Roman Empire, and eventually became one of the Empire's leading centers of Christianity. In the Mount Lebanon range a monastic tradition known as the Maronite Church was established. As the Arab Muslims conquered the region, the Maronites held onto their religion and identity. However, a new religious group, the Druze, established themselves in Mount Lebanon as well, generating a religious divide that has lasted for centuries. During the Crusades, the Maronites re-established contact with the Roman Catholic Church and asserted their communion with Rome. The ties they established with the Latins have influenced the region into the modern era.
The region eventually was ruled by the Ottoman Empire from 1516 to 1918. Following the collapse of the empire after World War I, the five provinces that constitute modern Lebanon came under the French Mandate of Lebanon. The French expanded the borders of the Mount Lebanon Governorate, which was mostly populated by Maronites and Druze, to include more Muslims. Lebanon gained independence in 1943, establishing confessionalism, a unique, Consociationalism-type of political system with a power-sharing mechanism based on religious communities. Bechara El Khoury, President of Lebanon during the independence, Riad El-Solh, first Lebanese prime minister and Emir Majid Arslan II, first Lebanese minister of defence, are considered the founders of the modern Republic of Lebanon and are national heroes for having led the country's independence. Foreign troops withdrew completely from Lebanon on 31 December 1946, although the country was subjected to military occupations by Syria that lasted nearly thirty years before being withdrawn in April 2005 as well as the Israeli military in Southern Lebanon for fifteen years.