Raleigh, NC Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 225,341

Population (female): 239,417

Median Age: 33.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Raleigh: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.6%

Land Area: 114.6 square miles.

Population Density:

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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 Testing Near Me Raleigh, NC

If you need a Drug or Alcohol Test in Near Me Raleigh, NC , Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Near Me Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Near Me Raleigh, NC locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

131 S WILMINGTON ST 0.3 miles

131 S WILMINGTON ST
RALEIGH, NC 27601
Categories: RALEIGH NC

2731B CAPITAL BLVD 1.2 miles

2731B CAPITAL BLVD
RALEIGH, NC 27604
Categories: RALEIGH NC

3012 FALSTAFF RD 2.8 miles

3012 FALSTAFF RD
RALEIGH, NC 27610
Categories: RALEIGH NC

112 DONMOOR CT 3.3 miles

112 DONMOOR CT
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

5942C SIX FORKS RD 3.5 miles

5942C SIX FORKS RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

3820 MERTON DR STE 201 4.0 miles

3820 MERTON DR STE 201
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

811 US HIGHWAY 70 W 4.0 miles

811 US HIGHWAY 70 W
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

4009 BARRETT DR STE 104 4.0 miles

4009 BARRETT DR STE 104
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

4020 WAKE FOREST RD STE 214 4.6 miles

4020 WAKE FOREST RD STE 214
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

4100 WAKE FOREST RD 4.7 miles

4100 WAKE FOREST RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

2406 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 190 4.7 miles

2406 BLUE RIDGE RD STE 190
RALEIGH, NC 27607
Categories: RALEIGH NC

3850 ED DRIVE, SUITE 125 4.9 miles

3850 ED DRIVE, SUITE 125
RALEIGH, NC 27612
Categories: RALEIGH NC

220 US 70 HWY W 5.3 miles

220 US 70 HWY W
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

1311 E MILLBROOK RD 5.6 miles

1311 E MILLBROOK RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

1419 AVERSBORO RD 5.6 miles

1419 AVERSBORO RD
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

5650 SIX FORKS RD STE 202 6.1 miles

5650 SIX FORKS RD STE 202
RALEIGH, NC 27609
Categories: RALEIGH NC

4909 GREEN RD 6.2 miles

4909 GREEN RD
RALEIGH, NC 27616
Categories: RALEIGH NC

6010 Glenwood Avenue 6.6 miles

6010 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27612
Categories: Raleigh NC

6500 CREEDMOOR RD 7.3 miles

6500 CREEDMOOR RD
RALEIGH, NC 27613
Categories: RALEIGH NC

103 Baines Court, 8.0 miles

103 Baines Court,
Cary, NC 27511
Categories: Cary NC

1110 KILDAIRE FARM RD 8.0 miles

1110 KILDAIRE FARM RD
CARY, NC 27511
Categories: CARY NC

3721 LYNN RD 8.1 miles

3721 LYNN RD
RALEIGH, NC 27613
Categories: RALEIGH NC

111 ADVENT CT STE 150 8.2 miles

111 ADVENT CT STE 150
CARY, NC 27518
Categories: CARY NC

212 ASHVILLE AVE STE 10 8.5 miles

212 ASHVILLE AVE STE 10
CARY, NC 27518
Categories: CARY NC

8300 HEALTH PARK, SUTIE 223 8.6 miles

8300 HEALTH PARK, SUTIE 223
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Categories: RALEIGH NC

502 MCKNIGHT DR 8.7 miles

502 MCKNIGHT DR
KNIGHTDALE, NC 27545
Categories: KNIGHTDALE NC

1911 FALLS VALLEY DR ste 100 8.8 miles

1911 FALLS VALLEY DR ste 100
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Categories: RALEIGH NC

1515 SW CARY PKWY STE 120 9.6 miles

1515 SW CARY PKWY STE 120
CARY, NC 27511
Categories: CARY NC

10880 DURANT ROAD, SUITE 215 9.7 miles

10880 DURANT ROAD, SUITE 215
RALEIGH, NC 27614
Categories: RALEIGH NC

101 MAYNARD CROSSING CT 9.7 miles

101 MAYNARD CROSSING CT
CARY, NC 27513
Categories: CARY NC

3420 TEN TEN RD STE 318 9.8 miles

3420 TEN TEN RD STE 318
CARY, NC 27518
Categories: CARY NC

8312 Creedmont Road 11.4 miles

8312 Creedmont Road
Raleigh, NC 27613
Categories: Raleigh NC

100 CORNERSTONE DR 11.9 miles

100 CORNERSTONE DR
CARY, NC 27519
Categories: CARY NC

5156 NC HIGHWAY 42 W 12.0 miles

5156 NC HIGHWAY 42 W
GARNER, NC 27529
Categories: GARNER NC

2138 NC HIGHWAY 42 W 12.5 miles

2138 NC HIGHWAY 42 W
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Categories: CLAYTON NC

11491 US HWY 70 BUS W 12.6 miles

11491 US HWY 70 BUS W
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Categories: CLAYTON NC

7841 ALEXANDER PROMENADE PL STE 120 12.6 miles

7841 ALEXANDER PROMENADE PL STE 120
RALEIGH, NC 27617
Categories: RALEIGH NC

900 SOUTH LOMBARD ST STE 100 13.1 miles

900 SOUTH LOMBARD ST STE 100
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Categories: CLAYTON NC

1021 W WILLIAMS ST STE 102 13.1 miles

1021 W WILLIAMS ST STE 102
APEX, NC 27502
Categories: APEX NC

104 BASS LAKE RD 13.2 miles

104 BASS LAKE RD
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Categories: HOLLY SPRINGS NC

104 BASS LAKE ROAD, SUITE 100 13.2 miles

104 BASS LAKE ROAD, SUITE 100
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Categories: HOLLY SPRINGS NC

1005 SLATER RD STE 101 13.5 miles

1005 SLATER RD STE 101
DURHAM, NC 27703
Categories: DURHAM NC

4104 SURLES CT STE 11 13.6 miles

4104 SURLES CT STE 11
DURHAM, NC 27703
Categories: DURHAM NC

2001 S MAIN ST 13.7 miles

2001 S MAIN ST
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

2021 CREEKSIDE LANDING DR STE 110 13.9 miles

2021 CREEKSIDE LANDING DR STE 110
APEX, NC 27502
Categories: APEX NC

1418 N MAIN ST 14.4 miles

1418 N MAIN ST
FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526
Categories: FUQUAY VARINA NC

ON-SITE ONLY 15.6 miles

ON-SITE ONLY
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

2945 SOUTH MIAMI BLVD #132 15.6 miles

2945 SOUTH MIAMI BLVD #132
DURHAM, NC 27703
Categories: DURHAM NC

12255 CAPITAL BLVD 15.7 miles

12255 CAPITAL BLVD
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

2115A S MAIN ST 15.9 miles

2115A S MAIN ST
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Categories: WAKE FOREST NC

304 PONY RD 17.7 miles

304 PONY RD
ZEBULON, NC 27597
Categories: ZEBULON NC

7212 GB ALFORD HWY 17.9 miles

7212 GB ALFORD HWY
HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540
Categories: HOLLY SPRINGS NC

5607 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 201 18.1 miles

5607 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 201
DURHAM, NC 27713
Categories: DURHAM NC

120 N BROAD ST E UNIT A 19.0 miles

120 N BROAD ST E UNIT A
ANGIER, NC 27501
Categories: ANGIER NC

127 E MAIN ST STE 100 19.7 miles

127 E MAIN ST STE 100
YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596
Categories: YOUNGSVILLE NC

7010 NC HIGHWAY 751 20.7 miles

7010 NC HIGHWAY 751
DURHAM, NC 27707
Categories: DURHAM NC

3901 N ROXBORO ST PO BOX 30428 21.5 miles

3901 N ROXBORO ST PO BOX 30428
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

2238 NELSON HWY STE 500 21.9 miles

2238 NELSON HWY STE 500
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

3505 N ROXBORO ST 23.1 miles

3505 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

2609 N DUKE ST STE 301 23.3 miles

2609 N DUKE ST STE 301
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

2609 N DUKE ST STE 900 23.3 miles

2609 N DUKE ST STE 900
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

118 OLD DURHAM RD STE B 23.6 miles

118 OLD DURHAM RD STE B
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

101 MEDICAL PARK DR 23.7 miles

101 MEDICAL PARK DR
MEBANE, NC 27302
Categories: MEBANE NC

3414 N DUKE ST STE 400 24.1 miles

3414 N DUKE ST STE 400
DURHAM, NC 27704
Categories: DURHAM NC

3209 GUESS RD STE 201 24.4 miles

3209 GUESS RD STE 201
DURHAM, NC 27705
Categories: DURHAM NC

101 MANNING DR 24.5 miles

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

1407 E FRANKLIN ST 24.7 miles

1407 E FRANKLIN ST
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Categories: CHAPEL HILL NC

328 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD 24.7 miles

328 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD 24.8 miles

509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

514 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD STE 1620 24.8 miles

514 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD STE 1620
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

861 BERKSHIRE RD 24.8 miles

861 BERKSHIRE RD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
Categories: SMITHFIELD NC

How to schedule a drug test in Near Me Raleigh, NC

Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3

Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Near Me Raleigh, NC - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • PCP

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Near Me Raleigh, NC centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Near Me Raleigh, NC

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

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).

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Near Me Raleigh, NC

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Near Me Raleigh, NC locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Near Me Raleigh, NC ?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Near Me Raleigh, NC

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Near Me Raleigh, NC .

Drug Testing Locations in Near Me Raleigh, NC

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Near Me Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Near Me Raleigh, NC have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Near Me Raleigh, NC specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

Customized Drug Testing Near Me Raleigh, NC

Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Raleigh, NC also provides customized drug testing for synthetic marijuana, Ketamine, spice, kratom, bath salts and various opioids including Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Vicodin, Percocet, and others. Prescription drugs can be screened including Adderall, Ritalin, and Suboxone with levels reflecting usage.

Additional customized Drug Testing panels available include

  • Narcotics
    • Meperidine
    • Tramadol
    • Fentanyl
    • Meprobamate
    • Butorphanol
    • Ketamine
    • Nalbuphine, Naloxone, Naltrexone and/or Metabolite
    • Pentazocine
  • Antidepressants
    • Amitriptyline
    • Nortriptyline
    • Fluoxetine and/or Metabolite
    • Sertraline
  • Antihistamines
    • Chlorpheniramine
    • Diphenhydramine
    • Doxylamine
    • Pheniramine
    • Brompheniramine
  • Stimulants
    • Stimulants Diethylpropion
    • Ephedrine
    • Methylphenidate
    • Phenmetrazine
    • Phendimetrazine
    • Phentermine
    • Phenylpropanolamine
    • Pseudoephedrine
  • Alcohol (8-hour lookback)
  • ETG Alcohol (80-hour look back)
  • Other Drug(s)
    • Zolpidem

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

    a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample. creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet. subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Raleigh, NC ?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Near Me Raleigh, NC is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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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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Local Drug Testing: An Essential Guide

Local drug testing plays a pivotal role in maintaining safe and productive environments across a variety of sectors, including workplaces, schools, and sporting events. It involves analyzing biological samples to detect the presence of drugs and is crucial for enforcing drug-free policies. This guide provides consumers with comprehensive information about the importance, methods, and benefits of local drug testing.

Importance of Local Drug Testing

Drug testing at a local level helps organizations comply with legal requirements, supports public safety, and promotes health within communities. It is a deterrent against the use and abuse of drugs, providing a basis for intervention and support when needed.

Common Methods of Local Drug Testing

  • Urine Testing: The most common method due to its cost-effectiveness and the ability to detect a wide range of drugs over a considerable period.
  • Saliva Testing: Gaining popularity for its non-invasive nature and the ability to conduct tests easily on-site with immediate results.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window, up to 90 days, making it effective for identifying habitual drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Offers highly accurate results but is less commonly used due to its invasive nature and higher cost.

Choosing a Local Drug Testing Provider

  1. Accreditation: Ensure the provider is accredited by relevant health and safety regulatory bodies to guarantee high standards in testing.
  2. Types of Tests Offered: Consider the range of drug testing services offered to ensure they meet specific needs, whether for employment screening, legal compliance, or personal reasons.
  3. Confidentiality and Privacy: The provider should have strict protocols to protect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals undergoing drug testing.

Benefits of Local Drug Testing

Implementing drug testing locally offers numerous benefits:

  • Safety: Reduces the risks associated with drug-related accidents in the workplace and public spaces.
  • Compliance: Helps organizations adhere to industry regulations and legal standards.
  • Health and Prevention: Promotes a healthier environment and provides early detection, which is crucial for effective drug prevention and treatment strategies.

Local drug testing is an invaluable resource for ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, enhancing workplace productivity, and fostering community health. By understanding the options and selecting a reputable provider, organizations and individuals can effectively utilize drug testing to meet their specific needs.

Local Area Info: Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh (/?r??li/; RAH-lee) is the capital of the state of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County in the United States. Raleigh is the second-largest city in the state, after Charlotte. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the heart of the city. The city covers a land area of 142.8 square miles (370 km2). The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population as 479,332 as of July 1, 2018. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city of Raleigh is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who established the lost Roanoke Colony in present-day Dare County.

Raleigh is home to North Carolina State University (NC State) and is part of Research Triangle Park (RTP), together with Durham (home of Duke University and North Carolina Central University) and Chapel Hill (home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). The "Triangle" nickname originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park, located in Durham and Wake counties, among the three cities and their universities. The Research Triangle region encompasses the U.S. Census Bureau's Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which had an estimated population of 2,037,430 in 2013. The Raleigh metropolitan statistical area had an estimated population of 1,214,516 in 2013.

Most of Raleigh is located within Wake County, with a very small portion extending into Durham County. The towns of Cary, Morrisville, Garner, Clayton, Wake Forest, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, and Rolesville are some of Raleigh's primary nearby suburbs and satellite towns.

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Population (male): 225,341

Population (female): 239,417

Median Age: 33.4 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Raleigh: 94.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.6%

Land Area: 114.6 square miles.

Population Density:

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