Oak Park, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 13,811.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Oak Park: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.5%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.0%), Italian (6.4%), German (6.2%), Irish (4.2%), European (3.7%), English (3.5%).

Elevation: 1100 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $131,122 (it was $92,921 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $62,901 (it was $33,905 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $813,762 (it was $334,900 in 2000) Oak Park:$813,762CA:$509,400

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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, Oak Park, CA

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

1220 LA VENTA DR, STE 201 4.0 miles

1220 LA VENTA DR, STE 201
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
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1220 LA VENTA RD STE 201 4.0 miles

1220 LA VENTA RD STE 201
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
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3180 WILLOW LN STE 102 4.5 miles

3180 WILLOW LN STE 102
WEST LAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
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401 ROLLING OAKS DR 5.9 miles

401 ROLLING OAKS DR
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91361
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620 E JANSS RD 6.1 miles

620 E JANSS RD
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360
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1350 E LOS ANGELES AVE 6.5 miles

1350 E LOS ANGELES AVE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
Categories: SIMI VALLEY CA

1980 SEQUOIA AVE 6.6 miles

1980 SEQUOIA AVE
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063
Categories: SIMI VALLEY CA

2655 FIRST ST. SUITE 340 7.3 miles

2655 FIRST ST. SUITE 340
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
Categories: SIMI VALLEY CA

2876 Sycamore Dr Ste 200, 7.6 miles

2876 Sycamore Dr Ste 200,
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Categories: Simi Valley CA

2650 JONES WAY STE 24 7.6 miles

2650 JONES WAY STE 24
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
Categories: SIMI VALLEY CA

2975 SYCAMORE DR 7.7 miles

2975 SYCAMORE DR
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065
Categories: SIMI VALLEY CA

1240 S WESTLAKE BLVD STE 227 7.8 miles

1240 S WESTLAKE BLVD STE 227
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Categories: WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA

6325 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD #501 9.0 miles

6325 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD #501
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
Categories: WOODLAND HILLS CA

2080 NEWBURY RD STE B 9.2 miles

2080 NEWBURY RD STE B
NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320
Categories: NEWBURY PARK CA

5601 DE SOTO AVE BLDG 1 10.0 miles

5601 DE SOTO AVE BLDG 1
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
Categories: WOODLAND HILLS CA

575 EVERGREEN AVE 10.2 miles

575 EVERGREEN AVE
NEWBURY, CA 91320
Categories: NEWBURY CA

20301 VENTURA BLVD STE 105 10.8 miles

20301 VENTURA BLVD STE 105
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
Categories: WOODLAND HILLS CA

9700 DE SOTO AVE 11.0 miles

9700 DE SOTO AVE
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
Categories: CHATSWORTH CA

18646 OXNARD ST 12.6 miles

18646 OXNARD ST
TARZANA, CA 91356
Categories: TARZANA CA

18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120, 13.5 miles

18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 120,
Northridge, CA 91325
Categories: Northridge CA

4934 VERDUGO WAY 14.0 miles

4934 VERDUGO WAY
CAMARILLO, CA 93012
Categories: CAMARILLO CA

16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A 15.6 miles

16300 ROSCOE BLVD STE 1A
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
Categories: VAN NUYS CA

16135 LEADWELL ST 16.0 miles

16135 LEADWELL ST
VAN NUYS, CA 91406
Categories: VAN NUYS CA

422 ARNEILL RD STE B 16.0 miles

422 ARNEILL RD STE B
CAMARILLO, CA 93010
Categories: CAMARILLO CA

15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319 17.1 miles

15211 VANOWEN ST STE 319
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
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15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105 17.1 miles

15211 VANOWEN ST STE 105
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
Categories: VAN NUYS CA

500 Paseo Camarillo Suite 103, 17.4 miles

500 Paseo Camarillo Suite 103,
Camarillo, CA 93010
Categories: Camarillo CA

852 W Ventura St 17.4 miles

852 W Ventura St
Fillmore, CA 93015
Categories: Fillmore CA

14850 ROSCOE BLVD 17.8 miles

14850 ROSCOE BLVD
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
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10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100 17.9 miles

10630 Sepulveda Blvd STE 100
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Categories: Mission Hills CA

24355 LYONS AVE STE 130 18.0 miles

24355 LYONS AVE STE 130
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91321
Categories: SANTA CLARITA CA

6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B 18.0 miles

6410 VAN NUYS BLVD STE B
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
Categories: VAN NUYS CA

8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C 18.2 miles

8780 VAN NUYS BLVD BLDG C
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
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9561 VAN NUYS BLVD 18.4 miles

9561 VAN NUYS BLVD
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
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23845 MCBEAN PKWY 18.4 miles

23845 MCBEAN PKWY
VALENCIA, CA 91355
Categories: VALENCIA CA

209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village 18.6 miles

209-1 Takashiho Yomitan Village
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
Categories: SANTA MONICA CA

15031 RINALDI ST 18.7 miles

15031 RINALDI ST
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
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14901 RINALDI ST STE 204 18.8 miles

14901 RINALDI ST STE 204
MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
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23206 LYONS AVE STE 109 18.8 miles

23206 LYONS AVE STE 109
NEWHALL, CA 91321
Categories: NEWHALL CA

1250 16TH ST 19.0 miles

1250 16TH ST
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Categories: SANTA MONICA CA

4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102 19.1 miles

4312 Woodman Ave Ste 102
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Categories: Sherman Oaks CA

11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD 19.2 miles

11611 SAN VICENTE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5 19.2 miles

1908 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 5
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Categories: SANTA MONICA CA

13652 CANTARA ST 19.2 miles

13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402
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2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD 19.3 miles

2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
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11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830 19.5 miles

11645 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 830
LOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

13466 OSBORNE ST 19.7 miles

13466 OSBORNE ST
PACOIMA, CA 91331
Categories: PACOIMA CA

757 WESTWOOD PLZ 19.8 miles

757 WESTWOOD PLZ
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

25733 RYE CANYON RD 20.1 miles

25733 RYE CANYON RD
VALENCIA, CA 91355
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23823 VALENCIA BLVD STE 160 20.3 miles

23823 VALENCIA BLVD STE 160
VALENCIA, CA 91355
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6405 WILKINSON AVE 20.5 miles

6405 WILKINSON AVE
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
Categories: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA

11560 W PICO BLVD 20.9 miles

11560 W PICO BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

242 E Harvard Blvd 21.0 miles

242 E Harvard Blvd
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Categories: Santa Paula CA

1200 ARROYO ST 21.2 miles

1200 ARROYO ST
SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
Categories: SAN FERNANDO CA

22840 SOLEDAD CANYON RD 21.2 miles

22840 SOLEDAD CANYON RD
SAUGUS, CA 91350
Categories: SAUGUS CA

13920 BREGER AVE 21.5 miles

13920 BREGER AVE
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Categories: SYLMAR CA

11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101 21.6 miles

11631 VICTORY BLVD STE 101
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
Categories: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA

2360 EASTMAN AVE STE 114 21.8 miles

2360 EASTMAN AVE STE 114
OXNARD, CA 93030
Categories: OXNARD CA

11432 VANOWEN ST 21.9 miles

11432 VANOWEN ST
N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
Categories: N HOLLYWOOD CA

1901 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 100 22.2 miles

1901 OUTLET CENTER DR STE 100
OXNARD, CA 93036
Categories: OXNARD CA

1851 LOMBARD ST STE 100 22.2 miles

1851 LOMBARD ST STE 100
OXNARD, CA 93030
Categories: OXNARD CA

1901 HOLSER WALK STE 315 22.6 miles

1901 HOLSER WALK STE 315
OXNARD, CA 93036
Categories: OXNARD CA

1600 N ROSE AVE 22.7 miles

1600 N ROSE AVE
OXNARD, CA 93030
Categories: OXNARD CA

8700 BEVERLY BLVD 22.9 miles

8700 BEVERLY BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048
Categories: WEST HOLLYWOOD CA

12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD 23.0 miles

12212 W WASHINGTON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD 23.2 miles

12001 W WASHINGTON BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

27558 SIERRA HWY 23.3 miles

27558 SIERRA HWY
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91351
Categories: SANTA CLARITA CA

8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305, 23.4 miles

8501 Wilshire Blvd Suite 305,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Categories: Beverly Hills CA

19042 SOLEDAD CANYON RD 23.4 miles

19042 SOLEDAD CANYON RD
SANTA CLARITA, CA 91351
Categories: SANTA CLARITA CA

8512 Whitworth Dr 23.7 miles

8512 Whitworth Dr
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

3413 W PACIFIC AVE 23.7 miles

3413 W PACIFIC AVE
BURBANK, CA 91505
Categories: BURBANK CA

2921 SAVIERS RD 23.7 miles

2921 SAVIERS RD
OXNARD, CA 93033
Categories: OXNARD CA

3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102 23.8 miles

3413 W PACIFIC AVE 102
BURBANK, CA 91505
Categories: BURBANK CA

200 S WELLS RD STE 100 24.0 miles

200 S WELLS RD STE 100
VENTURA, CA 93004
Categories: VENTURA CA

1300 N C ST 24.0 miles

1300 N C ST
OXNARD, CA 93030
Categories: OXNARD CA

5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4 24.4 miles

5971 VENICE BLVD FL 4
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034
Categories: LOS ANGELES CA

971 W 7TH ST SUITE A 24.4 miles

971 W 7TH ST SUITE A
OXNARD, CA 93030
Categories: OXNARD CA

1300 N LA BREA AVE 24.7 miles

1300 N LA BREA AVE
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
Categories: HOLLYWOOD CA

2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203 24.8 miles

2701 W ALAMEDA AVE STE 203
BURBANK, CA 91505
Categories: BURBANK CA

321 E PORT HUENEME RD 24.9 miles

321 E PORT HUENEME RD
PORT HUENEME, CA 93041
Categories: PORT HUENEME CA

501 S BUENA VISTA ST 25.0 miles

501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Categories: BURBANK CA

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 Oak Park, CA 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 Oak Park, CA 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 Oak Park, CA 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 Oak Park, CA 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 Oak Park, CA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

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Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Oak Park, California

Oak Park is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, United States. When developed in the Simi Hills in the late 1960s, a single road provided the only access to the community from Agoura Hills, California, in neighboring Los Angeles County. As of the 2010 census, Oak Park had a population of 14,266, down from 14,625 at the 2000 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Oak Park as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.

Oak Park is the biggest unincorporated community in Ventura County. Residents of the community have through votes declined to set up an independent city, and also declined to be annexed into neighboring Thousand Oaks.

Oak Park has had human occupation from about 5500 B.C. to the present day. It lies within a zone including the early Millingstone Horizon and inland Chumash Indians. Indians camped throughout the area as they collected acorns, yucca, and other food. The sites in the area include major villages, smaller camps and several rock shelters. Chumash people lived here for thousands of years prior to European contact. They lived off of trading, gathering and hunting. The Chumash originally settled in Oak Park due to an abundance of natural resources, including fresh water, acorns and rabbit-hunting. It is one of the oldest occupied places in California.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 13,811.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Oak Park: 93.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.5%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.0%), Italian (6.4%), German (6.2%), Irish (4.2%), European (3.7%), English (3.5%).

Elevation: 1100 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $131,122 (it was $92,921 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $62,901 (it was $33,905 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $813,762 (it was $334,900 in 2000) Oak Park:$813,762CA:$509,400

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