Riva, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 4,076.

Population (male): 2,160

Population (female): 1,916

Median Age: 46.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Riva: 133.9 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (21.5%), German (15.1%), American (10.4%), English (10.3%), Italian (7.6%), Swedish (2.6%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Land Area: 2.50 square miles.

Zip Codes: 21035, 21140

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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 Riva, MD

If you need a Drug or Alcohol Test in Near Me Riva, MD , Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Near Me Riva, MD 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 Riva, MD 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.

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 1.1 miles

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 1.5 miles

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

75 MAYO RD 1.6 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 1.8 miles

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

820 Bestgate Rd, 3.5 miles

820 Bestgate Rd,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Categories: Annapolis MD

1419 FOREST DR STE 104 3.7 miles

1419 FOREST DR STE 104
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 7.8 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 8.5 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

ONSITE ONLY 8.6 miles

ONSITE ONLY
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 8.9 miles

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
Categories: SEVERNA PARK MD

1667 Homewood Landing Rd 9.0 miles

1667 Homewood Landing Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
Categories: Annapolis MD

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 10.6 miles

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Categories: MILLERSVILLE MD

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 11.7 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD

Onsite Only 11.8 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 11.9 miles

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA

3708 MOUNTAIN RD 12.2 miles

3708 MOUNTAIN RD
PASADENA, MD 21122
Categories: PASADENA MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 13.1 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Categories: UPPER MARLBORO MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 13.1 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 13.1 miles

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 13.1 miles

11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

10117 PALAMAR DR 13.9 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 13.9 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 14.0 miles

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

3510 HEIDI LN 14.0 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 14.8 miles

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 15.2 miles

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 15.5 miles

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 15.6 miles

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
Categories: CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 15.6 miles

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

On-site ONLY 15.9 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F 16.7 miles

2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F
CHESTER, MD 21619
Categories: CHESTER MD

7933 BELLE POINT DR 17.1 miles

7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
Categories: GREENBELT MD

5 CHESTER PLZ 17.3 miles

5 CHESTER PLZ
CHESTER, MD 21619
Categories: CHESTER MD

P. O. BOX 376 17.4 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 17.9 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 18.2 miles

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Categories: FORESTVILLE MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 18.7 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 18.8 miles

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Categories: ELKRIDGE MD

6785 Business Pkwy 19.0 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 19.0 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 19.2 miles

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
Categories: LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD

8768 SUSINI DR 20.0 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 20.2 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

5822 OAKLAND RD 20.4 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

6656 DOBBIN RD 20.9 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 21.3 miles

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

13823 OUTLET DR 21.8 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

4807 BENSON AVE 21.8 miles

4807 BENSON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

5606 HOLTON LN 22.0 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
Categories: TEMPLE HILLS MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 22.0 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

1419 KNECHT AVE 22.0 miles

1419 KNECHT AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 22.1 miles

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21222
Categories: Baltimore MD

1833 PORTAL ST 22.2 miles

1833 PORTAL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 22.3 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

920 VARNUM ST NE 22.4 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 22.5 miles

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 22.6 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3
DUNDALK, MD 21222
Categories: DUNDALK MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 22.6 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 22.7 miles

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

726 LIGHT ST 22.8 miles

726 LIGHT ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 23.4 miles

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

125 SHOREWAY DR 23.4 miles

125 SHOREWAY DR
QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658
Categories: QUEENSTOWN MD

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 24.0 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

911 U ST NW 24.1 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 24.2 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 24.4 miles

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9,
Baltimore, MD 21229
Categories: Baltimore MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 24.5 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 24.5 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 24.8 miles

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 25.0 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

How to schedule a drug test in Near Me Riva, MD

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 Riva, MD - 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 Riva, MD 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 Riva, MD

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 Riva, MD

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 Riva, MD locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Near Me Riva, MD ?

  • 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 Riva, MD

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 Riva, MD .

Drug Testing Locations in Near Me Riva, MD

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Near Me Riva, MD 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 Riva, MD 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 Riva, MD 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 Riva, MD

Accredited Drug Testing in Near Me Riva, MD 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 Riva, MD ?

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 Riva, MD 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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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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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: Riva, Maryland

Riva is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,076 at the 2010 census. The area is scenic, especially where the two-lane Riva Road crosses the South River on a bridge. The area is growing with large new homes as the suburbs of Annapolis grow outward.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2), of which 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), or 15.37%, is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,966 people, 1,423 households, and 1,169 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,589.0 people per square mile (612.5/km²). There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 582.2/sq mi (224.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.23% White, 3.43% African American, 1.21% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 4,076.

Population (male): 2,160

Population (female): 1,916

Median Age: 46.7 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Riva: 133.9 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.7%

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (21.5%), German (15.1%), American (10.4%), English (10.3%), Italian (7.6%), Swedish (2.6%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Land Area: 2.50 square miles.

Zip Codes: 21035, 21140

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