Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Southport, CT
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Southport, CT and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.
1918 Black Rock Turnpike 3.6 miles
Fairfield, CT 6825
501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103 3.8 miles
FAIRFIELD, CT 6825
161 BOSTON AVE 6.8 miles
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
4750 MAIN ST 7.0 miles
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6606
60 WATSON BLVD 7.0 miles
STRATFORD, CT 6615
226 MILL HILL AVE 7.2 miles
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
607 Main Ave 7.3 miles
Norwalk, CT 6851
555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1, 7.3 miles
Stratford, CT 6615
346 MAIN AVE 7.4 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
346 MAIN AVE STE B 7.4 miles
NORWALK, CT 6851
161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751 8.2 miles
STRATFORD, CT 6615
1040 BARNUM AVE 8.9 miles
STRATFORD, CT 6614
484 POST RD 9.9 miles
DARIEN, CT 6820
557 Post Rd, 10.1 miles
Darien, CT 6820
887 BRIDGEPORT AVE 11.6 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105 11.8 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
232 BOSTON POST RD 12.1 miles
MILFORD, CT 6460
100 COMMERCE DR 12.4 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 12.5 miles
SHELTON, CT 6484
388 MAIN ST 12.7 miles
MONROE, CT 6468
13 LAFAYETTE ST 12.9 miles
MILFORD, CT 6460
515 Bridgeport Ave, 13.6 miles
Shelton, CT 6484
1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 14.4 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
3000 SUMMER ST 14.6 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6905
80 Mill River Street, 14.8 miles
Stamford, CT 6902
10 SOUTH ST STE 101 15.3 miles
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 15.7 miles
STAMFORD, CT 6902
266 S MAIN ST 16.1 miles
NEWTOWN, CT 6470
22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 16.1 miles
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
320 LAUREL RD 17.1 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
236 BOSTON POST RD 17.4 miles
ORANGE, CT 6477
44 BRIDGE ST 17.8 miles
ANSONIA, CT 6401
16 APOLLO RD 18.6 miles
BETHEL, CT 6801
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 18.7 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314 19.2 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATI, NY 11776
1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor 19.2 miles
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
23 Technology Dr., Suite 2 19.3 miles
East Setauket, NY 11733
47 MOREWOOD DR 19.6 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
1660 ROUTE 112 STE E 19.7 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
37 BEACH AVE 19.7 miles
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
2 BROOKSITE DR 19.8 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 19.8 miles
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 20.1 miles
Smithtown, NY 11787
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 20.2 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 20.2 miles
Commack, NY 11725
6277 JERICHO TPKE 20.3 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
7 Germantown Rd, 20.4 miles
Danbury, CT 6810
24 HOSPITAL AVE 20.5 miles
DANBURY, CT 6810
67 SAND PIT RD 20.6 miles
DANBURY, CT 6810
79 SAND PIT RD STE 302 20.7 miles
DANBURY, CT 6810
765 ROUTE 25A 20.9 miles
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
2 GLEN HILL RD 21.0 miles
DANBURY, CT 6811
30 JEROME ST 21.0 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
1445 NEW YORK AVE 21.0 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
35 MARLIN RD 21.3 miles
CENTEREACH, NY 11720
175 SHERMAN AVE 21.4 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
235 Boyle Rd, 21.4 miles
Selden, NY 11784
100 MILL PLAIN RD 21.4 miles
DANBURY, CT 6811
100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza 21.5 miles
East Setauket, NY 11733
446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL 21.5 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6515
419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306 21.5 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
2 Church St S Ste 115, 21.6 miles
New Haven, CT 6519
1213 CHAPEL ST 21.7 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
9 SHAWE ST 21.8 miles
DANBURY, CT 6810
649 COMMACK RD 22.1 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
21 E 23RD ST 22.1 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
246 FEDERAL RD STE D12 22.2 miles
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 22.5 miles
Hauppauge, NY 11788
900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2 22.5 miles
SOUTHBURY, CT 6488
1 KINGS HWY 22.6 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
2 CEDARTREE LN 22.7 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 22.8 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
325 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD STE C 22.8 miles
SELDEN, NY 11784
1850 ROUTE 112 22.8 miles
CORAM, NY 11727
863 N Main St Ext 23.0 miles
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
1100 DIXWELL AVE 23.1 miles
HAMDEN, CT 6514
103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 23.1 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 23.1 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 23.1 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 23.1 miles
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
370 JAMES ST STE 304 23.2 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6513
495 E MAIN ST 23.3 miles
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C 23.5 miles
ISLANDIA, NY 11749
17 HOWARD DR 23.9 miles
CORAM, NY 11727
1631 STATE ST 24.0 miles
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 24.2 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
31 OLD ROUTE 7 24.3 miles
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
400 W MAIN ST 24.5 miles
BRANFORD, CT 6405
606 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD 24.6 miles
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953
203 UNION AVE 24.7 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
601 Clock Tower Commons, 24.7 miles
Brewster, NY 10509
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 Southport, CT 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 Southport, CT 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 Southport, CT 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 Southport, CT 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 Southport, CT 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: Southport, Connecticut
Southport is a former borough in the town of Fairfield, Connecticut, and also a census-designated place. It is located along Long Island Sound between Mill River and Sasco Brook, where it borders Westport. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 1,585. Settled in 1639, Southport center has been designated a local historic district since 1967, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 as the Southport Historic District.
The earliest recorded event in Southport's history was "The Great Swamp Fight" or "Fairfield Swamp Fight" of July 1637 (not to be confused with the later Great Swamp Fight of King Philip's War), an episode of the Pequot War in which English colonial forces led by John Mason and Roger Ludlow vanquished a band of about 80 to 100 Pequot Indians who had earlier fled from their home territory in the Mystic area and had taken refuge with about 200 Sasqua Indians who inhabited the area that is now Fairfield. The exact location of the battle is not known, but it is known to have been in the vicinity of Southport.
In the eighteenth century, Mill River village, a part of Fairfield, was a small hamlet of a few houses and a wharf at the mouth of Fairfield's Mill River. Farm products from the surrounding area were shipped from Mill River's small harbor to ports in New York and beyond.