Golden, CO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 8,969

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Golden: 111.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.4% for Black residents, 19.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 61.9% for American Indian residents, 20.7% for other race residents, 34.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.7%), Irish (6.5%), American (6.5%), English (5.2%), European (4.7%), Italian (2.8%).

Land Area: 9.01 square miles.

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Races:
      White alone - 17,306 - 83.0%
      Hispanic - 1,793 - 8.6%
      Two or more races - 679 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 592 - 2.8%
      Black alone - 306 - 1.5%
      American Indian alone - 80 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 34 - 0.2%

While the town lost much of its populace and leading citizenry during the Civil War for several reasons (ranging from military to economic), Golden City became capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory on August 2, 1862, continuing as such until 1867. It was the time period between 1862 and the early 1870s that a fierce railroad competition developed between Denver, ten miles to the east, and Golden. By the mid-1860s, Golden held only an honorific status as territorial capital, rather than serving as the legitimate source of territorial power. Denver, the increasingly larger and more developed city, was the focused core of important territorial occasions, with the Governor residing in Denver, and territorial government meetings occurring there as well. The citizens and supporters of Golden realized that a spur from Golden to the new transcontinental railroad, running through Cheyenne, Wyoming, 100 miles to the north, was the only possibility for Golden to reemerge as the dominant heart of commerce in the territory. W.A.H. Loveland founded the Colorado Central Railroad on February 9, 1865, to do just this. With Golden beginning talk of creating a railroad, prominent Denver residents raced to do the same. In an appeal to the residents of Denver, The Rocky Mountain News, which was based in Denver itself, wrote an article imploring the citizens of Denver to vote to fund a railroad; “If we vote $500,000 in bonds to the Denver Pacific railway all is well. If we defeat those bonds, all hope of a railroad for the next two years is gone... Gentlemen of Denver, what will you do? The fate of your city is in your own hands.” The residents of Denver voted for the bonds, spurring construction of the Denver Pacific Railway. By 1869, the railroad race to Cheyenne was becoming less and less of a race, as the Denver Pacific Railway pulled ahead of the struggling Colorado Central Railroad. Realizing they were going to lose the race to Cheyenne, the Colorado Central began expanding west into mountain communities such as Georgetown, Black Hawk, and Central City, all areas founded on and focused in silver mining. Golden, having then sidetracked into servicing various close by mountain communities, continued to fall behind the pace set by the Denver railroad, and by 1870, officially lost the race to Cheyenne. However, The Colorado Central Railroad connected directly with Cheyenne seven years later, in 1877, but by that point, the race with Denver had been lost. Although Golden's Colorado Central Railroad offered a challenge to Denver's railroad, the better funded Denver Pacific Railway was able to connect to Cheyenne far more quickly than Golden, securing for Denver its long term status as both capital and prominent city.

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Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Golden, CO

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


Hair follicle drug testing Golden, CO 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 Golden, CO centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Golden, CO 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 Professionals 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 includes 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 Golden, CO 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 Golden, CO.


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Golden, CO 80401
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LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
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LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
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LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
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ARVADA, CO 80002
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ARVADA, CO 80002
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LAKEWOOD, CO 80232
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ARVADA, CO 80005
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Denver, CO 80212
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LAKEWOOD, CO 80235
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DENVER, CO 80211
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DENVER, CO 80211
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WESTMINSTER, CO 80003
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DENVER, CO 80219
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WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
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Denver, CO 80202
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1730 BLAKE ST STE 100
DENVER, CO 80202
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7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114 12.4 miles

7290 SAMUEL DR STE 114
DENVER, CO 80221
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DENVER, CO 80204
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1670 BROADWAY 28TH FL
DENVER, CO 80202
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2551 W 84TH AVE
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
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3738 W PRINCETON CIR 12.6 miles

3738 W PRINCETON CIR
DENVER, CO 80236
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6179 S Balsam Way, Suite 240 12.6 miles

6179 S Balsam Way, Suite 240
Littleton, CO 80123
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8510 BRYANT ST STE 360
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031
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500 SUMMIT BLVD
BROOMFIELD, CO 80021
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695 S Broadway,
Denver, CO 80209
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3801 BRIGHTON BLVD
DENVER, CO 80216
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420 E 58TH AVE STE 111
DENVER, CO 80216
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1212 S BROADWAY STE 150
DENVER, CO 80210
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7000 W 117th Ave Unit B 13.2 miles

7000 W 117th Ave Unit B
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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1835 FRANKLIN ST 13.4 miles

1835 FRANKLIN ST
DENVER, CO 80218
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290 NICKEL ST STE 200 13.4 miles

290 NICKEL ST STE 200
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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8333 GREENWOOD BLVD ste 215
DENVER, CO 80221
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1920 HIGH ST 13.6 miles

1920 HIGH ST
DENVER, CO 80218
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799 Highway 287, Suite F 13.7 miles

799 Highway 287, Suite F
Broomfield, CO 80020
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899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500 13.7 miles

899 US HIGHWAY 287 STE 500
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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901 W HAMPDEN AVE UNIT 103 13.8 miles

901 W HAMPDEN AVE UNIT 103
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
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730 W HAMPDEN AVE STE 200
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
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2419 E 5TH AVE
DENVER, CO 80206
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500 E 84TH AVE STE B-14
THORNTON, CO 80229
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125 E Hampden Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
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9669 HURON ST STE 201 14.4 miles

9669 HURON ST STE 201
THORNTON, CO 80260
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4590 W 121ST AVE
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
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8515 PEARL ST STE 300 14.4 miles

8515 PEARL ST STE 300
THORNTON, CO 80229
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499 E HAMPDEN AVE STE 290 14.5 miles

499 E HAMPDEN AVE STE 290
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
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9195 GRANT ST STE 100 14.7 miles

9195 GRANT ST STE 100
THORNTON, CO 80229
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1050 W 104TH AVE
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
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3601 S CLARKSON ST
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113
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550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110 15.0 miles

550 THORNTON PKWY STE 110
THORNTON, CO 80229
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875 S COLORADO BLVD 15.4 miles

875 S COLORADO BLVD
DENVER, CO 80246
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11172 HURON ST STE 19 15.5 miles

11172 HURON ST STE 19
NORTHGLENN, CO 80234
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4101 E LOUISIANA AVE STE 100
DENVER, CO 80246
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469 S CHERRY ST STE 101 15.6 miles

469 S CHERRY ST STE 101
DENVER, CO 80246
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11310 Huron St, Suite 220 15.6 miles

11310 Huron St, Suite 220
Northglenn, CO 80234
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1780 S Bellaire St Ste 302
DENVER, CO 80222
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380 EMPIRE RD STE 120 15.9 miles

380 EMPIRE RD STE 120
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
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5377 MANHATTAN CIRCLE #100
BOULDER, CO 80303
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5387 Manhattan Cir, Suite 102
Boulder, CO 80303
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5855 E STAPLETON DR N Ste A130
DENVER, CO 80216
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12213 PECOS ST #600 16.1 miles

12213 PECOS ST #600
WESTMINSTER, CO 80234
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5720 HOLLY ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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6750 E STAPLETON DR S
DENVER, CO 80216
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6900 E 47TH AVENUE DR STE 100
DENVER, CO 80216
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4800 BASELINE RD Ste D-106
BOULDER, CO 80303
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2000 W SOUTH BOULDER RD
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
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5101 QUEBEC ST
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 100
LITTLETON, CO 80120
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20 W DRY CREEK CIR STE 300
LITTLETON, CO 80120
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1200 W South Boulder Rd Ste 103
Lafayette, CO 80026
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7700 S BROADWAY
LITTLETON, CO 80122
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2275 E ARAPAHOE RD STE 205
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122
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150 TESON ST
DENVER, CO 80233
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4747 ARAPAHOE AVE
BOULDER, CO 80303
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1500 28TH ST
BOULDER, CO 80303
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206 W COUNTY LINE RD STE 150
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129
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3545 S TAMARAC DR STE 130
DENVER, CO 80237
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Littleton, CO 80201
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10515 E 40TH AVE STE 105
DENVER, CO 80239
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1100 BALSAM AVE
BOULDER, CO 80304
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DENVER, CO 80239
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BOULDER, CO 80301
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10355 E ILIFF AVE
DENVER, CO 80247
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8200 E BELLEVIEW AVE
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
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5650 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD STE 103
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
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6093 S QUEBEC ST STE 103
CENTENNIAL, CO 80111
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3350 Peoria Street Ste 190
Aurora, CO 80011
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12445 E 39TH AVE UNIT 311
DENVER, CO 80239
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Italy, KS 80126
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3033 S PARKER RD STE 800
AURORA, CO 80014
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COMM CITY, CO 80037
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8006 E ARAPAHOE RD UNIT 100
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
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9330 S UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 100
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126
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9330 S UNIVERSITY BLVD
LITTLETON, CO 80126
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11877 E Arapahoe Rd STE 200C
Centennial, CO 80111
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2323 S TROY ST STE 01-301
AURORA, CO 80014
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1411 S Potomac St, Suite 290
Aurora, CO 80012
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13650 E MISSISSIPPI AVE STE 100
AURORA, CO 80012
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8200 S QUEBEC ST # A3-103
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
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1444 S Potomac St Ste 200
Aurora, CO 80012
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1550 S POTOMAC, STE 325
AURORA, CO 80012
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9620 E ARAPAHOE RD
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80112
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8671 S Quebec St, Suite 240
Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
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15235 E 38th Ave
AURORA, CO 80011
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3449 CHAMBERS RD STE B
AURORA, CO 80011
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1701 CHAMBERS RD STE E
AURORA, CO 80011
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10909 E ARAPAHOE RD STE A3
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
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14000 E Arapahoe Rd Ste 160
Centennial, CO 80112
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7120 E 49TH AVE Sapp Brothers Truck Stop
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022
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12060 SABLE BLVD
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
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16728 E Smoky Hill Rd
Centennial, CO 80015
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Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

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  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

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  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

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  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

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  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

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AI Overview

Comprehensive Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Hair follicle drug testing is a sophisticated technique used to detect both illicit drug use and the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. This method of testing is favored for its ability to provide a detailed drug use history far beyond the capability of standard urine tests, which only capture drug use within days of consumption.

Understanding Hair Follicle Drug Testing

During a hair follicle drug test, a small sample of hair is collected, usually from the head. This sample is then analyzed to detect drug molecules and their metabolites that have been deposited into the hair from the bloodstream. Drugs that can be detected include but are not limited to cannabis, cocaine, opiates, and methamphetamine.

Key Applications

  • Workplace Compliance: Employers often implement hair follicle testing to maintain a drug-free work environment, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
  • Legal Evidence: In the legal arena, these tests can provide compelling evidence in cases such as custody disputes or driving under the influence (DUI) incidents.
  • Substance Abuse Monitoring: Rehabilitation centers may utilize hair tests to monitor individuals over time, ensuring adherence to treatment programs.

Benefits of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Extended Window of Detection: Unlike other tests, hair follicle testing can detect drug use up to 90 days back, offering a long-range view into an individual's drug history.
  2. Low Risk of Tampering: Since hair samples are collected directly and observed, the risk of sample tampering is significantly reduced compared to other forms of testing.
  3. Less Invasive: Collecting hair is far less intrusive compared to blood tests, making it more comfortable for the individual being tested.

Limitations to Consider

Despite its advantages, hair follicle testing isn't without its challenges:

  • Rate of Hair Growth: Variations in hair growth rates can affect the detection period, slightly complicating the interpretation of results.
  • Environmental Contamination: In rare cases, drugs can be externally deposited onto the hair, although rigorous washing protocols before testing help mitigate this issue.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: The need for a hair sample can pose dilemmas for individuals with cultural or religious practices affecting their hair.

Hair follicle drug testing stands out as a reliable method for analyzing long-term drug use. Its application spans various fields from corporate environments to legal settings, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring safety and compliance with drug policies.

Local Area Info: Golden, Colorado

Golden is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Golden lies along Clear Creek at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Founded during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush on June 16, 1859, the mining camp was originally named "Golden City" in honor of Thomas L. Golden. Golden City served as the capital of the provisional Territory of Jefferson from 1860 to 1861, and capital of the official Territory of Colorado from 1862 to 1867. In 1867, the territorial capital was moved about 12 miles (19 km) east to Denver City. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 18,867.

The Colorado School of Mines, offering programs in engineering and science, is located in Golden. Also there are the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, National Earthquake Information Center, Coors Brewing Company, CoorsTek, Spyderco, Software Bisque, American Mountaineering Center, and Colorado Railroad Museum. It is the birthplace of the Jolly Rancher, a candy bought out by the Hershey Foods Corporation. Famous western showman William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody is buried nearby on Lookout Mountain, as well as the city being home to Spot Bikes and Yeti Cycles.

Established during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, Golden City quickly became a leading economic and political center of the region. Its geographic location made it a center of trade between the gold fields to the west and settlements to the east. Golden City was established on June 16, 1859, along Clear Creek west of Denver. The city is named after Thomas L. Golden. Other important businessmen and prospectors like William A.H. Loveland and George West were among the first people to settle in Golden. By the end of 1860, Golden City had been popularly elected the seat of Jefferson County and was capital of the provisional Jefferson Territory. As drafted in the territorial constitution, the capital of the Jefferson Territory was initially proposed to be Golden, then with a population of 700, as a result of its proximity to mountain mining towns, and greater ability to hold a congressional quorum than had Denver. Golden City was temporarily removed from the status of territory capital as a result of an act passed on November 5, 1861, by the territorial government. Colorado City, a small town to the south of Denver, became the new temporary territorial capital, but saw only one short event at this location. This status was quickly revoked, however, as on August 4, 1862, the territorial government voted formally to move back to Golden.

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Population (female): 8,969

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Golden: 111.9 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 71.4% for Black residents, 19.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 61.9% for American Indian residents, 20.7% for other race residents, 34.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (19.7%), Irish (6.5%), American (6.5%), English (5.2%), European (4.7%), Italian (2.8%).

Land Area: 9.01 square miles.

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Races:
      White alone - 17,306 - 83.0%
      Hispanic - 1,793 - 8.6%
      Two or more races - 679 - 3.3%
      Asian alone - 592 - 2.8%
      Black alone - 306 - 1.5%
      American Indian alone - 80 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 34 - 0.2%

While the town lost much of its populace and leading citizenry during the Civil War for several reasons (ranging from military to economic), Golden City became capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory on August 2, 1862, continuing as such until 1867. It was the time period between 1862 and the early 1870s that a fierce railroad competition developed between Denver, ten miles to the east, and Golden. By the mid-1860s, Golden held only an honorific status as territorial capital, rather than serving as the legitimate source of territorial power. Denver, the increasingly larger and more developed city, was the focused core of important territorial occasions, with the Governor residing in Denver, and territorial government meetings occurring there as well. The citizens and supporters of Golden realized that a spur from Golden to the new transcontinental railroad, running through Cheyenne, Wyoming, 100 miles to the north, was the only possibility for Golden to reemerge as the dominant heart of commerce in the territory. W.A.H. Loveland founded the Colorado Central Railroad on February 9, 1865, to do just this. With Golden beginning talk of creating a railroad, prominent Denver residents raced to do the same. In an appeal to the residents of Denver, The Rocky Mountain News, which was based in Denver itself, wrote an article imploring the citizens of Denver to vote to fund a railroad; “If we vote $500,000 in bonds to the Denver Pacific railway all is well. If we defeat those bonds, all hope of a railroad for the next two years is gone... Gentlemen of Denver, what will you do? The fate of your city is in your own hands.” The residents of Denver voted for the bonds, spurring construction of the Denver Pacific Railway. By 1869, the railroad race to Cheyenne was becoming less and less of a race, as the Denver Pacific Railway pulled ahead of the struggling Colorado Central Railroad. Realizing they were going to lose the race to Cheyenne, the Colorado Central began expanding west into mountain communities such as Georgetown, Black Hawk, and Central City, all areas founded on and focused in silver mining. Golden, having then sidetracked into servicing various close by mountain communities, continued to fall behind the pace set by the Denver railroad, and by 1870, officially lost the race to Cheyenne. However, The Colorado Central Railroad connected directly with Cheyenne seven years later, in 1877, but by that point, the race with Denver had been lost. Although Golden's Colorado Central Railroad offered a challenge to Denver's railroad, the better funded Denver Pacific Railway was able to connect to Cheyenne far more quickly than Golden, securing for Denver its long term status as both capital and prominent city.

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