Fremont, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 115,005

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.1% for Black residents, 6.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.9% for American Indian residents, 5.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 5.1% for other race residents, 8.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 114 registered sex offenders living in Fremont, California as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fremont is 2,045 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is mu

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (2.0%), Afghan (1.8%), German (1.6%), English (1.4%), American (1.1%), Italian (1.1%).

Elevation:

Population Density:

The Fremont area grew rapidly at the time of the California Gold Rush. A town called Mission San José grew up around the old mission, with its own post office from 1850. Agriculture dominated the economy with grapes, nursery plants and olives as leading crops. In 1868 the 6.8-magnitude Hayward earthquake on the Hayward Fault collapsed buildings throughout the Fremont area, ruining Mission San José and its outbuildings. Until the 1906 San Francisco earthquake caused its destruction, the Fremont area's Palmdale Winery was the largest in California. The ruins of the Palmdale Winery are still visible near the Five Corners in Irvington.

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Recognitions and Certifications

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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Fremont, CA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Fremont, CA for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Fremont, CA, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.


Hair follicle drug testing Fremont, CA is available for 5, 10, and 12 panel drug screenings.

To schedule a Hair Follicle Drug Test at one of our testing centers in the Grady county area, Call (800) 221-4291, Same Day Service Available. Testing centers do not require an appointment, but you must call and register for the test.

Hair follicle drug testing is becoming a more popular method by employers and individuals in need of a drug test due to the detection time frame being longer than a standard urine test.

Local Hair follicle drug testing Fremont, CA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Fremont, CA facilities have certified drug testing technicians available to conduct a hair follicle drug test collection.

Hair Follicle Drug Test

In recent years the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair follicle drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professional are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test include a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.

Hair Follicle Drug Test Process

The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.

If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!

Hair Follicle Drug Test Results

Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.

Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair

5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine

5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Codeine
  • Marijuana
  • Morphine
  • Phencyclidine
  • Hydrocodone
  • Hydromorphone
  • Oxycodone
  • Oxymorphone
  • 6 AM- Heroine

10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Methadone
  • Methamphetamine
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene

12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Meperidine
  • Methadone
  • Opiates
  • Oxycodone
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene
  • Tramadol

To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Fremont, CA Call (800)221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc. is pleased to provide hair follicle drug testing, alcohol testing, occupational health and DNA testing services in Fremont, CA.


3161 WALNUT AVE 0.6 miles

3161 WALNUT AVE
FREMONT, CA 94538
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2147 MOWRY AVE STE C1 0.8 miles

2147 MOWRY AVE STE C1
FREMONT, CA 94538
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2000 MOWRY AVE 0.9 miles

2000 MOWRY AVE
FREMONT, CA 94538
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39180 FARWELL DR STE 231 1.2 miles

39180 FARWELL DR STE 231
FREMONT, CA 94538
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556 Mowry Avenue, Suite 103 1.6 miles

556 Mowry Avenue, Suite 103
Fremont, CA 94536
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5763 STEVENSON BLVD 1.8 miles

5763 STEVENSON BLVD
NEWARK, CA 94560
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42650 CHRISTY ST 2.5 miles

42650 CHRISTY ST
FREMONT, CA 94538
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3225 SELDON CT 3.1 miles

3225 SELDON CT
FREMONT, CA 94539
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35500 DUMBARTON CT 3.5 miles

35500 DUMBARTON CT
NEWARK, CA 94560
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39400 Padeo Padre Pkwy Mission Bldg 3.7 miles

39400 Padeo Padre Pkwy Mission Bldg
Fremont, CA 94538
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33560 ALVARADO NILES RD 3.9 miles

33560 ALVARADO NILES RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
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33077 ALVARADO NILES RD 4.3 miles

33077 ALVARADO NILES RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
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46305 WARM SPRINGS BLVD 5.1 miles

46305 WARM SPRINGS BLVD
FREMONT, CA 94539
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46752 MISSION BLVD STE A 5.2 miles

46752 MISSION BLVD STE A
FREMONT, CA 94539
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46690 MOHAVE DR 5.2 miles

46690 MOHAVE DR
FREMONT, CA 94539
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3555 WHIPPLE RD 6.5 miles

3555 WHIPPLE RD
UNION CITY, CA 94587
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29000 HESPERIAN BLVD 7.1 miles

29000 HESPERIAN BLVD
HAYWARD, CA 94545
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27200 CALAROGA AVE 8.0 miles

27200 CALAROGA AVE
HAYWARD, CA 94545
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26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 8.9 miles

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32
HAYWARD, CA 94545
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24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 9.4 miles

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3
HAYWARD, CA 94544
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315 S ABBOTT AVE 9.4 miles

315 S ABBOTT AVE
MILPITAS, CA 95035
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700 E CALAVERAS BLVD 9.5 miles

700 E CALAVERAS BLVD
MILPITAS, CA 95035
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5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110 10.4 miles

5720 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 110
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1 10.4 miles

7601 STONERIDGE DR FL 1
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
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1717 S MAIN ST 10.9 miles

1717 S MAIN ST
MILPITAS, CA 95035
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4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424 11.0 miles

4847 HOPYARD RD STE 4-424
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
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5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD 11.0 miles

5635 W LAS POSITAS BLVD
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
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2324 SANTA RITA RD STE 4 11.1 miles

2324 SANTA RITA RD STE 4
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
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3200 BUSCH RD 11.2 miles

3200 BUSCH RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
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2224 DELUCCHI DR 11.4 miles

2224 DELUCCHI DR
PLEASANTON, CA 94588
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7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD 11.4 miles

7667 AMADOR VALLEY BLVD
DUBLIN, CA 94568
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3128 SANTA RITA RD 11.5 miles

3128 SANTA RITA RD
PLEASANTON, CA 94566
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20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 11.5 miles

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101,
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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1195 E ARQUES AVE BLDG 1 11.6 miles

1195 E ARQUES AVE BLDG 1
SUNNYVALE, CA 94085
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1910 N Capitol Ave 11.6 miles

1910 N Capitol Ave
San Jose, CA 95132
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2737 WALSH AVE 12.0 miles

2737 WALSH AVE
SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
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795 EL CAMINO REAL 12.1 miles

795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
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2290 W EL CAMINO REAL STE 4 12.3 miles

2290 W EL CAMINO REAL STE 4
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
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988 WALSH AVE 12.5 miles

988 WALSH AVE
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
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573 W EL CAMINO REAL
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
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901 W EL CAMINO REAL
SUNNYVALE, CA 94087
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4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150 12.7 miles

4000 DUBLIN BLVD STE 150
DUBLIN, CA 94568
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300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
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1400 VETERANS BLVD FL 1
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
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2500 GRANT RD 13.4 miles

2500 GRANT RD
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040
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1825 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 7
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
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2 TERMINAL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
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877 W Fremont Avenue, Ste H-2
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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13939 E 14TH ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
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1400 COLEMAN AVE STE F13 STE F-13 14.3 miles

1400 COLEMAN AVE STE F13 STE F-13
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
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1133 E STANLEY BLVD Ste 151
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
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1111 E STANLEY BLVD
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
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2587 MERCED ST 14.5 miles

2587 MERCED ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
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1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102 14.7 miles

1098 FOSTER CITY BLVD, STE 102
FOSTER CITY, CA 94404
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2375 Montpelier Dr, Ste 20 14.8 miles

2375 Montpelier Dr, Ste 20
San Jose, CA 95116
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266 N JACKSON AVE STE 4 14.8 miles

266 N JACKSON AVE STE 4
SAN JOSE, CA 95116
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1100 Laurel Street, Suite F 14.9 miles

1100 Laurel Street, Suite F
San Carlos, CA 94070
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125 SHOREWAY RD STE A
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
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170 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS 15.3 miles

170 ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062
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2105 FOREST AVE 15.5 miles

2105 FOREST AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
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1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
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123 Di Salvo Ave, Suite G 15.6 miles

123 Di Salvo Ave, Suite G
San Jose, CA 95128
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2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 15.8 miles

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
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6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 15.9 miles

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
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5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
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15 TILLMAN AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
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10050 BUBB RD STE 3
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
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242 MERIDIAN AVE STE C
SAN JOSE, CA 95126
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3000 LAS POSITAS RD
LIVERMORE, CA 94551
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5570 STOCKTON LOOP
LIVERMORE, CA 94550
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222 W 39TH AVE
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
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10050 N WOLFE RD Ste SW1-190 17.5 miles

10050 N WOLFE RD Ste SW1-190
CUPERTINO, CA 95014
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1580 WINCHESTER BLVD STE 202
CAMPBELL, CA 95008
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7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 17.7 miles

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR
OAKLAND, CA 94621
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7817 OAKPORT ST
OAKLAND, CA 94621
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401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 17.8 miles

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205
OAKLAND, CA 94621
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1893 MONTEREY HWY STE 200
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
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1901 MONTEREY HWY STE 10
SAN JOSE, CA 95112
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2435 S KING RD STE 60
SAN JOSE, CA 95122
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60 N EL CAMINO REAL
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
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2724 Aborn Road
San Jose, CA 95121
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3162 NEWBERRY DR ste G
SAN JOSE, CA 95118
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3880 S BASCOM AVE ste 109
SAN JOSE, CA 95124
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3880 S BASCOM AVE STE 112
SAN JOSE, CA 95124
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2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
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2581 Samaritan Drive, Suite 108 20.5 miles

2581 Samaritan Drive, Suite 108
San Jose, CA 95124
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2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 20.6 miles

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D
Alameda, CA 94501
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1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400 21.5 miles

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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1663 ROLLINS RD 21.8 miles

1663 ROLLINS RD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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1501 TROUSDALE DR
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
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554 BLOSSOM HILL RD
SAN JOSE, CA 95123
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25, Via Luigi Pirandello
Pedara, Catania, KS 95030
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384 EMBARCADERO W 23.2 miles

384 EMBARCADERO W
OAKLAND, CA 94607
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1700 BROADWAY STE 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612
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1517 GRAND AVE
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
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275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 5 23.7 miles

275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 5
SAN JOSE, CA 95119
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4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 24.0 miles

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910
OAKLAND, CA 94611
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3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 24.0 miles

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110
OAKLAND, CA 94609
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350 HAWTHORNE AVE 24.1 miles

350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
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1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
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3701 BROADWAY FL 5 24.1 miles

3701 BROADWAY FL 5
OAKLAND, CA 94611
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3 S LINDEN AVE 24.2 miles

3 S LINDEN AVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
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801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212 24.4 miles

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
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SFIA Terminal 2 24.8 miles

SFIA Terminal 2
San Francisco, CA 94125
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On-site only 24.9 miles

On-site only
San Francisco, CA 94124
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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing: An Overview

Hair follicle drug testing is a method used to detect the use of illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. Unlike urine tests, which can detect recent drug use, hair follicle testing provides a longer window of detection, typically up to 90 days. This overview explores how hair follicle drug testing works, its applications, and its benefits.

How Hair Follicle Drug Testing Works

The process involves taking a small sample of hair, usually from the head but sometimes from the body if scalp hair is insufficient. The hair is tested to identify drugs and their metabolites, which are deposited in the hair from the bloodstream. This method is sensitive to a wide range of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP).

Applications of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  • Employment Screening: Many employers use hair follicle testing as part of their pre-employment screening processes and in regular checks to ensure a drug-free workplace.
  • Legal and Forensic Cases: This testing is used in legal settings to provide evidence in custody disputes, DUI cases, and other legal matters requiring proof of drug use.
  • Rehabilitation Monitoring: Health care providers and rehab centers use hair tests to monitor individuals recovering from drug addiction.

Advantages of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Long Detection Period: Can detect drug use for up to 90 days, making it more effective for identifying long-term drug use than other testing methods.
  2. Tamper Resistance: The nature of hair sample collection makes it difficult to tamper with or substitute samples, providing more accurate results.
  3. Non-invasive: The process is simple and does not require the handling of bodily fluids, making it less invasive and safer to administer.

Considerations and Limitations

While hair follicle drug testing is highly effective, there are considerations to keep in mind:

  • Growth Rate Variability: Hair growth rates can vary from person to person, potentially affecting the detection window.
  • Potential for External Contamination: Drugs can sometimes be absorbed from the environment, leading to potential false positives, though washing the hair sample prior to testing can mitigate this risk.
  • Cultural and Personal Concerns: The requirement of hair samples can raise concerns among those with hair loss or individuals whose cultural practices affect hair grooming or styling.

Hair follicle drug testing is a reliable and comprehensive method for detecting drug use over an extended period. It is widely used across various sectors for its accuracy and tamper-resistant methodology, making it a valuable tool in maintaining drug-free environments and supporting legal and medical interventions.

Local Area Info: Fremont, California

Fremont (/?fri?m?nt/ FREE-mont) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated on January 23, 1956, from the annexing of Centerville, Niles, Irvington, Mission San José, and Warm Springs. The city is named after John C. Frémont, an American explorer and former US Senator from California, Governor from Arizona, Major General in the Union Army, and the first Republican presidential candidate, in 1856.

Located in the southeast San Francisco Bay Area and straddling both the East Bay and South Bay regions, Fremont has a rapidly-growing population of around 230,000. It is one of the largest cities by land area and the fourth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area, behind San Jose, San Francisco, and Oakland. It directly borders and is the closest East Bay city to Silicon Valley as formally defined, and is thus often associated with it. The city has an extensive and rapidly expanding base of both tech industry and workers.

The area consisting of Fremont and the cities of Newark and Union City (formed from the annex of Alvarado and Decoto) is known collectively as the Tri-City Area; different from the adjacent Tri-Valley area encompassing Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore.

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Population (male): 115,005

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.1% for Black residents, 6.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.9% for American Indian residents, 5.3% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 5.1% for other race residents, 8.0% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 114 registered sex offenders living in Fremont, California as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fremont is 2,045 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is mu

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (2.0%), Afghan (1.8%), German (1.6%), English (1.4%), American (1.1%), Italian (1.1%).

Elevation:

Population Density:

The Fremont area grew rapidly at the time of the California Gold Rush. A town called Mission San José grew up around the old mission, with its own post office from 1850. Agriculture dominated the economy with grapes, nursery plants and olives as leading crops. In 1868 the 6.8-magnitude Hayward earthquake on the Hayward Fault collapsed buildings throughout the Fremont area, ruining Mission San José and its outbuildings. Until the 1906 San Francisco earthquake caused its destruction, the Fremont area's Palmdale Winery was the largest in California. The ruins of the Palmdale Winery are still visible near the Five Corners in Irvington.

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