Southport, CT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Population (male): 798

Median Age: 53.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,073.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Southport: 133.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.5%

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (24.5%), English (11.9%), Italian (11.4%), American (10.0%), German (8.0%), Ukrainian (4.3%).

Elevation: 80 feet

Land Area:

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 06890

Races:
      White alone - 1,378 - 81.5%
      Hispanic - 150 - 8.9%
      Two or more races - 77 - 4.6%
      Asian alone - 41 - 2.4%
      Black alone - 19 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.7%

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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, 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

1918 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 6825
Categories: Fairfield CT

501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103 3.8 miles

501 KINGS HWY E, STE 103
FAIRFIELD, CT 6825
Categories: FAIRFIELD CT

161 BOSTON AVE 6.8 miles

161 BOSTON AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

4750 MAIN ST 7.0 miles

4750 MAIN ST
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6606
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

60 WATSON BLVD 7.0 miles

60 WATSON BLVD
STRATFORD, CT 6615
Categories: STRATFORD CT

226 MILL HILL AVE 7.2 miles

226 MILL HILL AVE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 6610
Categories: BRIDGEPORT CT

607 Main Ave 7.3 miles

607 Main Ave
Norwalk, CT 6851
Categories: Norwalk CT

555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1, 7.3 miles

555 Lordship Blvd Fl 1,
Stratford, CT 6615
Categories: Stratford CT

346 MAIN AVE 7.4 miles

346 MAIN AVE
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

346 MAIN AVE STE B 7.4 miles

346 MAIN AVE STE B
NORWALK, CT 6851
Categories: NORWALK CT

161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751 8.2 miles

161 HIGH PARK AVE PO BOX 751
STRATFORD, CT 6615
Categories: STRATFORD CT

1040 BARNUM AVE 8.9 miles

1040 BARNUM AVE
STRATFORD, CT 6614
Categories: STRATFORD CT

484 POST RD 9.9 miles

484 POST RD
DARIEN, CT 6820
Categories: DARIEN CT

557 Post Rd, 10.1 miles

557 Post Rd,
Darien, CT 6820
Categories: Darien CT

887 BRIDGEPORT AVE 11.6 miles

887 BRIDGEPORT AVE
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105 11.8 miles

2 TRAP FALLS RD STE 105
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

232 BOSTON POST RD 12.1 miles

232 BOSTON POST RD
MILFORD, CT 6460
Categories: MILFORD CT

100 COMMERCE DR 12.4 miles

100 COMMERCE DR
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185 12.5 miles

4 CORPORATE DR, STE 185
SHELTON, CT 6484
Categories: SHELTON CT

388 MAIN ST 12.7 miles

388 MAIN ST
MONROE, CT 6468
Categories: MONROE CT

13 LAFAYETTE ST 12.9 miles

13 LAFAYETTE ST
MILFORD, CT 6460
Categories: MILFORD CT

515 Bridgeport Ave, 13.6 miles

515 Bridgeport Ave,
Shelton, CT 6484
Categories: Shelton CT

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100 14.4 miles

1290 SUMMER ST UNIT 5100
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

3000 SUMMER ST 14.6 miles

3000 SUMMER ST
STAMFORD, CT 6905
Categories: STAMFORD CT

80 Mill River Street, 14.8 miles

80 Mill River Street,
Stamford, CT 6902
Categories: Stamford CT

10 SOUTH ST STE 101 15.3 miles

10 SOUTH ST STE 101
RIDGEFIELD, CT 6877
Categories: RIDGEFIELD CT

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3 15.7 miles

15 COMMERCE RD FL 3
STAMFORD, CT 6902
Categories: STAMFORD CT

266 S MAIN ST 16.1 miles

266 S MAIN ST
NEWTOWN, CT 6470
Categories: NEWTOWN CT

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000 16.1 miles

22 BEECH HILL LN PO BOX 1000
POUND RIDGE, NY 10576
Categories: POUND RIDGE NY

320 LAUREL RD 17.1 miles

320 LAUREL RD
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
Categories: NORTHPORT NY

236 BOSTON POST RD 17.4 miles

236 BOSTON POST RD
ORANGE, CT 6477
Categories: ORANGE CT

44 BRIDGE ST 17.8 miles

44 BRIDGE ST
ANSONIA, CT 6401
Categories: ANSONIA CT

16 APOLLO RD 18.6 miles

16 APOLLO RD
BETHEL, CT 6801
Categories: BETHEL CT

175 E Main Street Suite 105, 18.7 miles

175 E Main Street Suite 105,
Huntington, NY 11743
Categories: Huntington NY

5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314 19.2 miles

5225 ROUTE 347 BLDG 1314
PORT JEFFERSON STATI, NY 11776
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1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor 19.2 miles

1010 Route 112, 2nd Floor
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Categories: Port Jefferson Station NY

23 Technology Dr., Suite 2 19.3 miles

23 Technology Dr., Suite 2
East Setauket, NY 11733
Categories: East Setauket NY

47 MOREWOOD DR 19.6 miles

47 MOREWOOD DR
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

1660 ROUTE 112 STE E 19.7 miles

1660 ROUTE 112 STE E
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
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37 BEACH AVE 19.7 miles

37 BEACH AVE
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
Categories: PORT JEFFERSON STATION NY

2 BROOKSITE DR 19.8 miles

2 BROOKSITE DR
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 19.8 miles

2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
Categories: STONY BROOK NY

222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 20.1 miles

222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107
Smithtown, NY 11787
Categories: Smithtown NY

2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 20.2 miles

2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 20.2 miles

2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102
Commack, NY 11725
Categories: Commack NY

6277 JERICHO TPKE 20.3 miles

6277 JERICHO TPKE
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

7 Germantown Rd, 20.4 miles

7 Germantown Rd,
Danbury, CT 6810
Categories: Danbury CT

24 HOSPITAL AVE 20.5 miles

24 HOSPITAL AVE
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

67 SAND PIT RD 20.6 miles

67 SAND PIT RD
DANBURY, CT 6810
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79 SAND PIT RD STE 302 20.7 miles

79 SAND PIT RD STE 302
DANBURY, CT 6810
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765 ROUTE 25A 20.9 miles

765 ROUTE 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Categories: MILLER PLACE NY

2 GLEN HILL RD 21.0 miles

2 GLEN HILL RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

30 JEROME ST 21.0 miles

30 JEROME ST
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Categories: SMITHTOWN NY

1445 NEW YORK AVE 21.0 miles

1445 NEW YORK AVE
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

35 MARLIN RD 21.3 miles

35 MARLIN RD
CENTEREACH, NY 11720
Categories: CENTEREACH NY

175 SHERMAN AVE 21.4 miles

175 SHERMAN AVE
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

235 Boyle Rd, 21.4 miles

235 Boyle Rd,
Selden, NY 11784
Categories: Selden NY

100 MILL PLAIN RD 21.4 miles

100 MILL PLAIN RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza 21.5 miles

100-10 South Jersey Avenue, Stop-N-Shop Plaza
East Setauket, NY 11733
Categories: East Setauket NY

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL 21.5 miles

446 BLAKE ST 1ST FL
NEW HAVEN, CT 6515
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306 21.5 miles

419 WHALLEY AVE STE 306
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

2 Church St S Ste 115, 21.6 miles

2 Church St S Ste 115,
New Haven, CT 6519
Categories: New Haven CT

1213 CHAPEL ST 21.7 miles

1213 CHAPEL ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

9 SHAWE ST 21.8 miles

9 SHAWE ST
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

649 COMMACK RD 22.1 miles

649 COMMACK RD
COMMACK, NY 11725
Categories: COMMACK NY

21 E 23RD ST 22.1 miles

21 E 23RD ST
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

246 FEDERAL RD STE D12 22.2 miles

246 FEDERAL RD STE D12
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
Categories: BROOKFIELD CT

490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 22.5 miles

490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Categories: Hauppauge NY

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2 22.5 miles

900 MAIN ST S BLDG 2
SOUTHBURY, CT 6488
Categories: SOUTHBURY CT

1 KINGS HWY 22.6 miles

1 KINGS HWY
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Categories: HAUPPAUGE NY

2 CEDARTREE LN 22.7 miles

2 CEDARTREE LN
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 22.8 miles

6 Rye Ridge Plaza,
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Categories: Rye Brook NY

325 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD STE C 22.8 miles

325 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD STE C
SELDEN, NY 11784
Categories: SELDEN NY

1850 ROUTE 112 22.8 miles

1850 ROUTE 112
CORAM, NY 11727
Categories: CORAM NY

863 N Main St Ext 23.0 miles

863 N Main St Ext
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
Categories: WALLINGFORD CT

1100 DIXWELL AVE 23.1 miles

1100 DIXWELL AVE
HAMDEN, CT 6514
Categories: HAMDEN CT

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 23.1 miles

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 23.1 miles

315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
Categories: HUNTINGTON STATION NY

1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 23.1 miles

1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
Categories: HAUPPAUGE NY

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 23.1 miles

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Categories: Mt. Kisco NY

370 JAMES ST STE 304 23.2 miles

370 JAMES ST STE 304
NEW HAVEN, CT 6513
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

495 E MAIN ST 23.3 miles

495 E MAIN ST
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C 23.5 miles

3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C
ISLANDIA, NY 11749
Categories: ISLANDIA NY

17 HOWARD DR 23.9 miles

17 HOWARD DR
CORAM, NY 11727
Categories: CORAM NY

1631 STATE ST 24.0 miles

1631 STATE ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 6511
Categories: NEW HAVEN CT

87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 24.2 miles

87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1
SYOSSET, NY 11791
Categories: SYOSSET NY

31 OLD ROUTE 7 24.3 miles

31 OLD ROUTE 7
BROOKFIELD, CT 6804
Categories: BROOKFIELD CT

400 W MAIN ST 24.5 miles

400 W MAIN ST
BRANFORD, CT 6405
Categories: BRANFORD CT

606 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD 24.6 miles

606 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY 11953
Categories: MIDDLE ISLAND NY

203 UNION AVE 24.7 miles

203 UNION AVE
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
Categories: HOLBROOK NY

601 Clock Tower Commons, 24.7 miles

601 Clock Tower Commons,
Brewster, NY 10509
Categories: Brewster NY

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.

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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 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)

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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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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Population (total):

Population (male): 798

Median Age: 53.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $2,073.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Southport: 133.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.5%

Poverty (breakdown):

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (24.5%), English (11.9%), Italian (11.4%), American (10.0%), German (8.0%), Ukrainian (4.3%).

Elevation: 80 feet

Land Area:

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 06890

Races:
      White alone - 1,378 - 81.5%
      Hispanic - 150 - 8.9%
      Two or more races - 77 - 4.6%
      Asian alone - 41 - 2.4%
      Black alone - 19 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.7%

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