Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Wantagh, NY
Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Wantagh, NY 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 WANTAGH AVE STE 102 0.3 miles
WANTAGH, NY 11793
2982 MERRICK RD 1.4 miles
BELLMORE, NY 11710
2209 Merrick Rd, 2nd floor 2.4 miles
Merrick, NY 11566
3601 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE E 405 2.8 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
4900 Merrick Road, Southgate S, 2nd Floor 2.9 miles
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
3000 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 316 2.9 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
3276 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 2.9 miles
LEVITTOWN, NY 11756
4276 Hempstead Turnpike, 3.3 miles
Bethpage, NY 11714
4277 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 100 3.3 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
1620 FRONT ST 3.6 miles
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
4900 HEMPSTEAD TPKE 3.9 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
1919 Hempstead Tpke 4.0 miles
East Meadows, NY 11554
4 ROBIN CT 4.3 miles
FARMINGDALE, NY 11735
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 71 Douth Bayview Ave. 4.5 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
101 South Bergen Place, 2nd Floor 4.5 miles
Freeport, NY 11520
618 Broadway 4.6 miles
Amityville, NY 11701
180 10TH ST 4.7 miles
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
365 BROADWAY 4.8 miles
AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
51 Walnut Ave E 5.3 miles
Farmingdale, NY 11735
51 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD 5.6 miles
UNIONDALE, NY 11553
55 E OLD COUNTRY RD 5.6 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
100 E OLD COUNTRY RD 5.7 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
2360 GRAND AVE 5.7 miles
BALDWIN, NY 11510
27 ATTORNEY ST APT 2F 5.8 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
391B Fulton Avenue, 6.0 miles
Hempstead, NY 11550
1610 OLD COUNTRY RD 6.0 miles
WESTBURY, NY 11590
2 MAIN ST 6.1 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
250 FULTON AVE STE 407 6.2 miles
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
120 BETHPAGE RD STE 205 6.5 miles
HICKSVILLE, NY 11801
4 MIRIAM LN 6.7 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
656 N WELLWOOD AVE STE 208A 6.7 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
1117 OLD COUNTRY RD 6.8 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
520 Franklin Ave, Suite 104 7.0 miles
Garden City, NY 11530
100 MANETTO HILL RD, STE 309 7.0 miles
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803
146A Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 101 7.1 miles
Plainview, NY 11803
111 HEMPSTEAD TPKE STE 121 7.1 miles
WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552
910 ROUTE 109 7.2 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
184 S 1ST ST 7.2 miles
LINDENHURST, NY 11757
990 STEWART AVE LOWER LEVEL 30 7.3 miles
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
165 NORTH VILLAGE AVE 7.4 miles
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570
165 North Village Avenue, Suite 103 7.4 miles
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
300 OLD COUNTRY RD, STE 91 8.0 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
156 First Street, Lower Level 8.2 miles
Mineola, NY 11501
PO Box 1693 8.3 miles
West Babylon, NY 11704
465 WILLIS AVE 8.7 miles
WILLISTON PARK, NY 11596
292 HERRICKS RD 8.8 miles
MINEOLA, NY 11501
500 West Main Street, 9.0 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
585 MERRICK RD 9.2 miles
LYNBROOK, NY 11563
235 LITCHFIELD AVE 2ND FL 9.3 miles
ELMONT, NY 11003
142 RALPH AVE 9.4 miles
BABYLON, NY 11702
820 JERICHO TPKE 9.9 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
87 COLD SPRING RD STE 1 9.9 miles
SYOSSET, NY 11791
One Expressway Plaza, Suite 116 9.9 miles
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
41 VERONICA LN 10.3 miles
NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
Building 125 150th St and 147th Ave 10.4 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
147th St and 150th Ave, Bldg 125 JFK International Airport 10.4 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
265 Jericho Turnpike, 10.4 miles
Floral Park, NY 11001
315 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 307 10.5 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1350 Deer Park Ave, 10.6 miles
North Babylon, NY 11703
2001 MARCUS AVE STE N215 10.6 miles
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11042
2 CEDARTREE LN 10.9 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1940 DEER PARK AVE 10.9 miles
DEER PARK, NY 11729
2001 Marcus Ave, Suite 98W, Lobby Level 11.0 miles
Lake Success, NY 11042
On Site Only 11.3 miles
West Islip, NY 11795
21 E 23RD ST 11.5 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
21714 MERRICK BLVD 11.9 miles
LAURELTON, NY 11413
222 ROCKAWAY TPKE 12.4 miles
CEDARHURST, NY 11516
222 Rockaway Turnpike, Suite 5 12.4 miles
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
1445 NEW YORK AVE 12.5 miles
HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746
1000 NORTHERN BLVD STE 135 12.5 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
1165 Northern Blvd, Suite 404 12.5 miles
Manhasset, NY 11030
On Site Only 13.2 miles
Babylon, NY 11702
onsite for POH only 13.2 miles
Brightwaters, NY 11718
252-20 NORTHERN BLVD STE 210 13.3 miles
LITTLE NECK, NY 11362
488 GREAT NECK RD STE 300 13.3 miles
GREAT NECK, NY 11021
9 HOWELLS RD 13.8 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
57 E MAIN ST 14.1 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
649 COMMACK RD 14.6 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
JFK Airport Bldg 75, STE 247/249 14.6 miles
Jamaica, NY 11430
JFK INTL AIRPORT STE 14, BLDG 14A 14.6 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
JFK International Airport Bldg 22 14.6 miles
JAMAICA, NY 11430
41 BRENTWOOD RD 14.7 miles
BAY SHORE, NY 11706
175 E Main Street Suite 105, 14.8 miles
Huntington, NY 11743
8 Saxon Avenue, Suite D, 15.1 miles
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Onsite Only 15.4 miles
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
6277 JERICHO TPKE 15.8 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 JERICHO TPKE. SUITE 200 16.2 miles
COMMACK, NY 11725
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102 16.2 miles
Commack, NY 11725
13355 LEFFERTS BLVD 16.4 miles
SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420
8002 KEW GARDENS RD CONCOURSE LEVEL 16.7 miles
KEW GARDENS, NY 11415
10A KEMP CT 16.8 miles
EAST ISLIP, NY 11730
4161 Kissena Blvd, Suite 25, Concourse level 16.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11355
320 LAUREL RD 17.0 miles
NORTHPORT, NY 11768
111-16 JAMAICA AVE 17.1 miles
RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418
1 KINGS HWY 17.6 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
8212 151ST AVE 17.6 miles
HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
14204 BAYSIDE AVE LOWER LEVEL STE 2L 17.6 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11354
490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 190 17.7 miles
Hauppauge, NY 11788
7010 Austin Street, 2nd Floor Suite 201 17.8 miles
Forest Hills, NY 11375
136-20 38th Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite CFA 17.9 miles
Flushing, NY 11354
69-12 AUSTIN ST 17.9 miles
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
47 MOREWOOD DR 18.1 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
8217 WOODHAVEN BLVD 18.1 miles
GLENDALE, NY 11385
9777 QUEENS BLVD 9TH FL 18.3 miles
REGO PARK, NY 11374
9406 59TH AVE STE E-9 18.9 miles
ELMHURST, NY 11373
Onsite Only 19.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11208
3665 E TREMONT AVE 19.2 miles
BRONX, NY 10465
69-16 METROPOLITAN AVE 19.8 miles
MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379
40 08 Forley St, 19.9 miles
Elmhurst, NY 11373
2 BROOKSITE DR 19.9 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
1 MAIN TERMINAL STE 3 SUITE 109 20.0 miles
FLUSHING, NY 11371
1770 MOTOR PKWY 2ND FL 20.0 miles
HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
6655 FRESH POND RD 20.2 miles
RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
33-54 83RD ST, STE G-02 20.2 miles
JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY 11372
7301 GRAND AVE 20.2 miles
MASPETH, NY 11378
6311 QUEENS BLVD 20.3 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
3250 Westchester Avenue, Suite 105 20.3 miles
Bronx, NY 10461
3250 WESTCHESTER AVE SUITE 120 20.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
66 - 17 Fresh Pond Rd, 20.4 miles
Ridgewood, NY 11385
6122 Fresh Pond Road, 20.6 miles
Middle Village, NY 11379
1790 RANDALL AVE 20.6 miles
BRONX, NY 10473
1476 WILLIAMSBRIDGE RD LOFT BLDG SIDE ENTRANCE 20.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
1 CORPORATE DR LOWER LEVEL 1 20.7 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
3001 EXPRESS DR N STE 200C 20.7 miles
ISLANDIA, NY 11749
75-35 31st Avenue, Suite 205 20.7 miles
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
4275 65TH PL 20.7 miles
WOODSIDE, NY 11377
222 Middle Country Road, Suite 107 20.8 miles
Smithtown, NY 11787
30 JEROME ST 20.8 miles
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
408 Rockaway Avenue, 21.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11212
146 WILLOW WOOD DR 21.1 miles
OAKDALE, NY 11769
3279 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 21.1 miles
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
1690 WASHINGTON AVE STE A 21.1 miles
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
1120 MORRIS PARK AVE 21.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10461
962 MADISON ST APT 1 21.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
150 Lockwood Ave, Ste 38 21.6 miles
New Rochelle, NY 10801
110 LOCKWOOD AVE 21.6 miles
NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801
Onsite Only #1R 21.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
2035 RALPH AVE A10 21.7 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 21.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
47-01 QUEENS BLVD #206-207 21.7 miles
SUNNYSIDE, NY 11104
25-15 STEINWAY ST 21.8 miles
ASTORIA, NY 11103
4830 SUNRISE HWY 21.8 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
3014 37th St, 22.0 miles
Astoria, NY 11103
The Bayview Building, 233 Montauk Highway 22.2 miles
West Sayville, NY 11796
144 LEWIS AVE 22.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
619 Throop Avenue 22.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
27-47 Crescent Street, Lower Level, Suite 102-103 22.6 miles
Astoria, NY 11102
31-00 47TH AVENUE 22.7 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
68 Graham Ave 22.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
333 CANDEE AVE APT 8D 22.7 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
160 MIDDLE RD 22.8 miles
SAYVILLE, NY 11782
656 E FORDHAM RD 22.9 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
2422 KNAPP ST 23.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
1248 Fulton Street 23.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
2385 Arthur Avenue, Suites 201 & 202 23.2 miles
Bronx, NY 10458
747 MELROSE AVE OFC 23.3 miles
BRONX, NY 10451
68 NASSAU AVE 23.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
105 Stevens Ave, Ste 205 23.4 miles
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
400 E 26TH ST 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
12 N 7TH AVE 23.4 miles
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10550
500 MAMARONECK AVE STE 320 23.5 miles
HARRISON, NY 10528
4681 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY 23.6 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
500 Mamaroneck Ave Suite 320 23.6 miles
Harrison, NY 10528
2488 GRAND CONCOURSE RM 210 23.7 miles
BRONX, NY 10458
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 23.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
238 E 111TH ST APT 4C 23.8 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10029
203 UNION AVE 23.9 miles
HOLBROOK, NY 11741
6 Rye Ridge Plaza, 23.9 miles
Rye Brook, NY 10573
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 24.1 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 24.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 24.1 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 24.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 24.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 24.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 24.4 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
65 E 76th St, 24.5 miles
New York, NY 10021
919 2ND AVE 24.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
2500 NESCONSET HWY BLDG 8 24.7 miles
STONY BROOK, NY 11790
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 24.7 miles
New York, NY 10022
730 3RD AVE 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
425 PARK AVE 24.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
264 1ST ST 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
109 AUDUBON AVE 24.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10032
1 METROTECH CTR 24.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 24.9 miles
New York, NY 10016
348 13th Street, Suite 102 24.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
418-420 5TH AVE 24.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
380 2ND AVE 25.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 25.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
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 Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY 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: Wantagh, New York
Wantagh (/?w?nt??/ WAHN-taw) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County on Long Island, New York, United States. The population of Wantagh was 18,871 at the time of the 2010 census. It is serviced by the Wantagh Station on the Long Island Rail Road.
The Wantagh area was inhabited by the Merokee (or Merikoke) tribe of the Metoac Indians prior to the first wave of European settlement in the mid-17th century. The Merokee were part of the greater Montauk tribe that loosely ruled Long Island's Native Americans. Wantagh was the sachem (chief) of the Merokee tribe in 1647, and was later the grand sachem of the Montauk tribe from 1651-1658. The Dutch settlers came east from their New Amsterdam colony, and English settlers came south from Connecticut and Massachusetts settlements. When the English and Dutch settled their competing claims to Long Island in the 1650 treaty conducted in Hartford, the Dutch partition included all lands west of Oyster Bay and thus the Wantagh area. Long Island then was ceded to the Duke of York in 1663-64, but then fell back into Dutch hands after the Dutch regained New York in 1673. The Treaty of Westminster in 1674 settled the land claims once and for all, incorporating Long Island into the now-British colony of New York.
Wantagh was originally known as "Jerusalem", although some early accounts do refer to the area as "Wantagh". The creek running north/south through Wantagh, and which has been covered up in many places but is still visible between the Wantagh Parkway and the housing developments west of Wantagh Avenue, was originally the Jerusalem River. The original post office was built in 1837, for Jerusalem, but mail service from Brooklyn began around 1780. The town's first school was established in 1790. At some time around the 1880s, Jerusalem was renamed Ridgewood, and the town's original LIRR station was named "Ridgewood Station". Later, Ridgewood was renamed Wantagh to avoid confusion with another town in New York State with the same name.