Joliet, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 74,459

Median Age: 33.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $988.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 9.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Black residents, 13.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.7% for American Indian residents, 47.2% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 15.3% for other race residents, 17.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Polish (4.9%), German (4.8%), Irish (4.5%), Italian (3.8%), American (2.9%), English (1.2%).

Land Area: 38.1 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $65,725 (it was $47,761 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $26,829 (it was $19,390 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $179,700 (it was $116,600 in 2000) Joliet:$179,700IL:$195,300

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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 Joliet, IL

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


Hair follicle drug testing Joliet, IL 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 Joliet, IL centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Joliet, IL 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 Joliet, IL 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 Joliet, IL.


800 N LARKIN AVE 2.3 miles

800 N LARKIN AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
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2000 GLENWOOD AVE 2.4 miles

2000 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
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310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 2.5 miles

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102,
Joliet, IL 60435
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2100 GLENWOOD AVE 2.5 miles

2100 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
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32 UNO CIR 2.6 miles

32 UNO CIR
JOLIET, IL 60435
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2025 S CHICAGO ST 2.6 miles

2025 S CHICAGO ST
JOLIET, IL 60436
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330 MADISON ST STE B2 2.6 miles

330 MADISON ST STE B2
JOLIET, IL 60435
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333 MADISON ST 2.7 miles

333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
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16101 WEBER RD 3.1 miles

16101 WEBER RD
CREST HILL, IL 60403
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750 ESSINGTON RD 4.1 miles

750 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
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1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 4.2 miles

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140
JOLIET, IL 60435
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1000 S HAMILTON ST 4.6 miles

1000 S HAMILTON ST
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
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1314 HOUBOLT RD 4.6 miles

1314 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
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1360 HOUBOLT RD 4.6 miles

1360 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
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2306 ESSINGTON RD 4.8 miles

2306 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
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1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 6.0 miles

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE
Shorewood, IL 60404
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16221 W 159th St 6.2 miles

16221 W 159th St
Lockport, IL 60441
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621 E LINCOLN HWY 6.8 miles

621 E LINCOLN HWY
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
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250 E MAPLE ST 8.1 miles

250 E MAPLE ST
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
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14330 S WILL COOK RD 8.2 miles

14330 S WILL COOK RD
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
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24441 W EAMES ST 8.3 miles

24441 W EAMES ST
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
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On-Site ONLY 8.6 miles

On-Site ONLY
Plainfield, IL 60586
Categories: Plainfield IL

1280 WINDHAM PKWY 9.7 miles

1280 WINDHAM PKWY
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
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PO BOX 63 9.9 miles

PO BOX 63
MOKENA, IL 60448
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726 S WEBER RD 10.5 miles

726 S WEBER RD
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
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24600 W 127TH ST 10.7 miles

24600 W 127TH ST
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

603 W MONDAMIN ST 10.8 miles

603 W MONDAMIN ST
MINOOKA, IL 60447
Categories: MINOOKA IL

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 11.2 miles

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B
Plainfield, IL 60585
Categories: Plainfield IL

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 11.3 miles

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
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480 QUADRANGLE DR 11.4 miles

480 QUADRANGLE DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
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10737 W. 165TH STREET 11.4 miles

10737 W. 165TH STREET
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 11.7 miles

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 11.9 miles

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111
MOKENA, IL 60448
Categories: MOKENA IL

27240 W SAXONY DR 12.0 miles

27240 W SAXONY DR
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
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130 N WEBER RD STE 108 12.1 miles

130 N WEBER RD STE 108
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

21035 S LA GRANGE RD 12.4 miles

21035 S LA GRANGE RD
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
Categories: FRANKFORT IL

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 12.4 miles

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

484 W Boughton Rd, 12.7 miles

484 W Boughton Rd,
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Categories: Bolingbrook IL

9570 W 159TH ST STE A 13.0 miles

9570 W 159TH ST STE A
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 13.8 miles

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 13.9 miles

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 14.0 miles

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100,
Orland Park, IL 60462
Categories: Orland Park IL

onsite for POH only 14.7 miles

onsite for POH only
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

17148 HARLEM AVE 15.4 miles

17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 15.6 miles

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 15.7 miles

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G,
Woodridge, IL 60517
Categories: Woodridge IL

7530 WOODWARD AVE 15.8 miles

7530 WOODWARD AVE
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
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16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 15.8 miles

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

1190 S NAPER BLVD 15.8 miles

1190 S NAPER BLVD
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
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1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 15.8 miles

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
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7421 S CASS AVE 16.7 miles

7421 S CASS AVE
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 16.8 miles

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

801 S WASHINGTON ST 16.9 miles

801 S WASHINGTON ST
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

18W125 RODGERS CT 17.0 miles

18W125 RODGERS CT
DARIEN, IL 60561
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2000 OGDEN AVE 17.0 miles

2000 OGDEN AVE
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

640 S Washington St Ste 140, 17.0 miles

640 S Washington St Ste 140,
Naperville, IL 60540
Categories: Naperville IL

12255 S 80TH AVE 17.0 miles

12255 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Categories: PALOS HEIGHTS IL

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 17.0 miles

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240
Aurora, IL 60504
Categories: Aurora IL

ONSITE ONLY 17.0 miles

ONSITE ONLY
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 17.3 miles

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 17.5 miles

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Categories: Palos Heights IL

1955 RANDI DR 17.6 miles

1955 RANDI DR
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

1113 Fairview Ave, 17.7 miles

1113 Fairview Ave,
Westmont, IL 60559
Categories: Westmont IL

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 18.2 miles

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

1851 DOUGLAS RD 18.2 miles

1851 DOUGLAS RD
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
Categories: MONTGOMERY IL

3052 WEBER DR 18.3 miles

3052 WEBER DR
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 18.5 miles

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 18.6 miles

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

25711 S Egyptian Trail 18.8 miles

25711 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
Categories: Monee IL

6701 US HIGHWAY 34 19.0 miles

6701 US HIGHWAY 34
OSWEGO, IL 60543
Categories: OSWEGO IL

1971 Gowdy Road 19.3 miles

1971 Gowdy Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Categories: Naperville IL

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 19.7 miles

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

151 S LINCOLN AVE 19.7 miles

151 S LINCOLN AVE
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 19.8 miles

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS IL

4742 CAL SAG RD 20.0 miles

4742 CAL SAG RD
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
Categories: CRESTWOOD IL

100 GORE RD STE H 20.0 miles

100 GORE RD STE H
MORRIS, IL 60450
Categories: MORRIS IL

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 20.1 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

611 DIVISION ST 20.1 miles

611 DIVISION ST
PEOTONE, IL 60468
Categories: PEOTONE IL

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 20.1 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Categories: Flossmoor IL

5775 E STATE HWY 113 20.2 miles

5775 E STATE HWY 113
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Categories: COAL CITY IL

4800 W 129TH ST 20.3 miles

4800 W 129TH ST
ALSIP, IL 60803
Categories: ALSIP IL

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 20.5 miles

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
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534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 20.5 miles

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230
HINSDALE, IL 60521
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8755 S HARLEM AVE 20.5 miles

8755 S HARLEM AVE
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
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40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 20.6 miles

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E
HINSDALE, IL 60521
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16501 KEDZIE AVE 20.6 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
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6170 JOLIET RD 20.6 miles

6170 JOLIET RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
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1122 W VETERANS PKWY 20.9 miles

1122 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
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1100 W VETERANS PKWY 20.9 miles

1100 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
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9532 EAGLE WAY 21.0 miles

9532 EAGLE WAY
CHICAGO, IL 60678
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100 GORE RD STE H ATTN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 21.2 miles

100 GORE RD STE H ATTN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
MORRIS, IL 60450
Categories: MORRIS IL

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 21.3 miles

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE IL

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 21.3 miles

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Categories: Oak Lawn IL

5660 W 95TH ST 21.4 miles

5660 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

13641 S ROUTE 59 21.5 miles

13641 S ROUTE 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
Categories: Plainfield IL

18665 DIXIE HWY 21.7 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Categories: HOMEWOOD IL

1870 W GALENA BLVD 21.9 miles

1870 W GALENA BLVD
AURORA, IL 60506
Categories: AURORA IL

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 22.0 miles

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230
Yorkville, IL 60560
Categories: Yorkville IL

2635 Church Rd Ste 105 22.1 miles

2635 Church Rd Ste 105
Aurora, IL 60502
Categories: Aurora IL

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 22.3 miles

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330,
Lombard, IL 60148
Categories: Lombard IL

2853 KIRK RD 22.3 miles

2853 KIRK RD
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

15600 HONORE AVE 22.5 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
Categories: HARVEY IL

3301 N Ashland 22.5 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

2310 York St Ste 4A 22.8 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
Categories: Blue Island IL

1423 CHICAGO RD 22.9 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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30 E 15TH ST STE 100 23.0 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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6500 W 65TH ST 23.1 miles

6500 W 65TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60638
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875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 23.2 miles

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Categories: GLEN ELLYN IL

125 N LA GRANGE RD 23.2 miles

125 N LA GRANGE RD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE IL

12647 S JUSTINE ST 23.9 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 23.9 miles

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
Categories: EVERGREEN PARK IL

82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 23.9 miles

82 Miller Dr Ste 101,
North Aurora, IL 60542
Categories: North Aurora IL

2450 WOLF RD STE I 23.9 miles

2450 WOLF RD STE I
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
Categories: WESTCHESTER IL

130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 24.3 miles

130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH
LOMBARD, IL 60148
Categories: LOMBARD IL

12942 S CARPENTER ST 24.3 miles

12942 S CARPENTER ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

155 E BRUSH HILL RD 24.4 miles

155 E BRUSH HILL RD
ELMHURST, IL 60126
Categories: ELMHURST IL

5015 W 65TH ST 24.4 miles

5015 W 65TH ST
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
Categories: BEDFORD PARK IL

1734 W 105TH ST 24.8 miles

1734 W 105TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60643
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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)

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AI Overview

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: Joliet, Illinois

Joliet is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County and a major part of the southwest Chicago metropolitan area. At the 2010 census, the city was the fourth largest in Illinois, with a population of 147,433. A population estimate in 2018 put Joliet's population at 150,495, which would make it the 3rd largest city in Illinois if accurate.

In 1673, Louis Jolliet, along with Father Jacques Marquette, paddled up the Des Plaines River and camped on a huge mound, a few miles south of present-day Joliet. Maps from Jolliet's exploration of the area,[citation needed] placed a large hill or mound on what is now the southwest corner of the city, since there is no point that is farther southwest. That hill was named Mound Jolliet. The spot was mined by early settlers and is now a depression.

In 1833, following the Black Hawk War, Charles Reed built a cabin along the west side of the Des Plaines River. Across the river in 1834, James B. Campbell, treasurer of the canal commissioners, laid out the village of "Juliet", named after his daughter. Just before the economic depression of 1837, Juliet incorporated as a village, but to cut tax expenses, Juliet residents soon petitioned the state to rescind that incorporation. In 1845, local residents changed the community's name from "Juliet" to "Joliet". Joliet was reincorporated as a city in 1852. Cornelius Covenhoven Van Horne was active in getting the city its first charter, and because of this he was elected Joliet's first Mayor. When the city later built a new bridge it was named The Van Horne Bridge.

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Population (male): 74,459

Median Age: 33.7 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $988.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 9.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Black residents, 13.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.7% for American Indian residents, 47.2% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 15.3% for other race residents, 17.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Polish (4.9%), German (4.8%), Irish (4.5%), Italian (3.8%), American (2.9%), English (1.2%).

Land Area: 38.1 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $65,725 (it was $47,761 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $26,829 (it was $19,390 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $179,700 (it was $116,600 in 2000) Joliet:$179,700IL:$195,300

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