Central, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Median Age: 42.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $821.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Central: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (27.2%), French (11.0%), Italian (7.0%), Irish (5.9%), English (4.6%), French Canadian (4.6%).

Elevation:

Land Area:

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 24,285 - 84.9%
      Black alone - 2,959 - 10.4%
      Hispanic - 659 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 304 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 191 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.08%

Businessperson Russell Starns stated that the incorporation of Central, which took place in 2005, was a byproduct of the area's desire to establish a school system separate from East Baton Rouge Parish's; the Louisiana State Legislature allowed Central to operate a separate school system only after the city incorporated; Starns was the person who headed the incorporation movement.

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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Central, LA

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


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


5437 W PARK AVE 2.9 miles

5437 W PARK AVE
HOUMA, LA 70364
Categories: HOUMA LA

120 LANSDOWN DR 3.6 miles

120 LANSDOWN DR
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

144 VALHI LAGOON XING 4.6 miles

144 VALHI LAGOON XING
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

131 CORPORATE DR 4.6 miles

131 CORPORATE DR
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

409 N HOLLYWOOD RD 5.2 miles

409 N HOLLYWOOD RD
HOUMA, LA 70364
Categories: HOUMA LA

1161B Saint Charles St 5.3 miles

1161B Saint Charles St
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

826 SCHOOL STREET 6.4 miles

826 SCHOOL STREET
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

818 VERRET ST 6.4 miles

818 VERRET ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

855 BELANGER ST STE 108 6.4 miles

855 BELANGER ST STE 108
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

855 Belanger Street, Suite 105 6.4 miles

855 Belanger Street, Suite 105
Houma, LA 70360
Categories: Houma LA

291 LIBERTY ST 6.6 miles

291 LIBERTY ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

606 LIBERTY ST 6.6 miles

606 LIBERTY ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Categories: HOUMA LA

108 LOIS RD 7.1 miles

108 LOIS RD
HOUMA, LA 70363
Categories: HOUMA LA

200 CLENDENNING RD 9.2 miles

200 CLENDENNING RD
HOUMA, LA 70363
Categories: HOUMA LA

111 ACADIA PARK DR 9.5 miles

111 ACADIA PARK DR
RACELAND, LA 70394
Categories: RACELAND LA

602 N ACADIA RD 9.8 miles

602 N ACADIA RD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

804 S ACADIA RD 9.9 miles

804 S ACADIA RD
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

318 N CANAL BLVD 11.6 miles

318 N CANAL BLVD
THIBODEAUX, LA 70301
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602 N ACADIA RD MEDICAL MALL 12.2 miles

602 N ACADIA RD MEDICAL MALL
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Categories: THIBODAUX LA

200 FORD INDUSTRIAL RD 18.2 miles

200 FORD INDUSTRIAL RD
AMELIA, LA 70340
Categories: AMELIA LA

22080 HIGHWAY 20 23.3 miles

22080 HIGHWAY 20
VACHERIE, LA 70090
Categories: VACHERIE LA

7710 HIGHWAY 182 E STE 1 23.4 miles

7710 HIGHWAY 182 E STE 1
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1201 KENNETH ST 23.8 miles

1201 KENNETH ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1125 MARGUERITE ST 23.9 miles

1125 MARGUERITE ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1122 8TH ST 24.0 miles

1122 8TH ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

1124 7TH ST 24.0 miles

1124 7TH ST
MORGAN CITY, LA 70380
Categories: MORGAN CITY LA

135 HIGHWAY 402 25.8 miles

135 HIGHWAY 402
NAPOLEONVILLE, LA 70390
Categories: NAPOLEONVILLE LA

13554 HIGHWAY 3235 28.0 miles

13554 HIGHWAY 3235
LAROSE, LA 70373
Categories: LAROSE LA

2471 LOUISIANA AVE 28.9 miles

2471 LOUISIANA AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

1645 LUTCHER AVE 29.1 miles

1645 LUTCHER AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

1731 LUTCHER AVE 29.1 miles

1731 LUTCHER AVE
LUTCHER, LA 70071
Categories: LUTCHER LA

14297 HIGHWAY 90 29.4 miles

14297 HIGHWAY 90
BOUTTE, LA 70039
Categories: BOUTTE LA

108 N EZIDORE AVE 29.5 miles

108 N EZIDORE AVE
GRAMERCY, LA 70052
Categories: GRAMERCY LA

16148 W MAIN ST 31.1 miles

16148 W MAIN ST
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

118 W 111TH ST 31.3 miles

118 W 111TH ST
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

200 W 134TH PL 32.5 miles

200 W 134TH PL
CUT OFF, LA 70345
Categories: CUT OFF LA

1207 Paul Maillard 32.7 miles

1207 Paul Maillard
Luling, LA 70070
Categories: Luling LA

1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD 32.8 miles

1057 PAUL MAILLARD RD
LULING, LA 70070
Categories: LULING LA

301 MEMORIAL DR 33.1 miles

301 MEMORIAL DR
DONALDSONVILLE, LA 70346
Categories: DONALDSONVILLE LA

214 CLINIC DR 33.1 miles

214 CLINIC DR
DONALDSONVILLE, LA 70346
Categories: DONALDSONVILLE LA

3919 W AIRLINE HWY 33.4 miles

3919 W AIRLINE HWY
RESERVE, LA 70084
Categories: RESERVE LA

16179 RIVER RD 33.7 miles

16179 RIVER RD
HAHNVILLE, LA 70057
Categories: HAHNVILLE LA

3584 W AIRLINE HWY 33.9 miles

3584 W AIRLINE HWY
RESERVE, LA 70084
Categories: RESERVE LA

14902 RIVER RD 34.3 miles

14902 RIVER RD
NORCO, LA 70079
Categories: NORCO LA

735 W 5TH ST 34.7 miles

735 W 5TH ST
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308 34.7 miles

502 RUE DE SANTE STE 308
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10 34.8 miles

501 Rue De Sante, Suite 10
La Place, LA 70068
Categories: La Place LA

113 Belle Terre Blvd 35.3 miles

113 Belle Terre Blvd
LaPlace, LA 70068
Categories: LaPlace LA

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B 35.5 miles

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE B
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H 35.5 miles

429 W AIRLINE HWY STE H
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

2139 SPYGLASS DR 36.4 miles

2139 SPYGLASS DR
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51 36.9 miles

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3674 HWY 51 37.4 miles

3674 HWY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

3674 HWY. 51 37.4 miles

3674 HWY. 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
Categories: LA PLACE LA

41237 HWY 22 37.4 miles

41237 HWY 22
BURNSIDE, LA 70738
Categories: BURNSIDE LA

2612 S Ruby St 40.2 miles

2612 S Ruby St
Gonzales, LA 70737
Categories: Gonzales LA

2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 125 40.8 miles

2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 125
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

1205 W EDENBORNE PKWY 40.8 miles

1205 W EDENBORNE PKWY
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

1124 S BURNSIDE AVE 40.9 miles

1124 S BURNSIDE AVE
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

214 S BURNSIDE AVE STE A 41.3 miles

214 S BURNSIDE AVE STE A
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

1600 WILLIAMS BLVD 41.6 miles

1600 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309 41.8 miles

200 W Esplanade Ave, Suite 309
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

708 W Esplanade Ave 42.3 miles

708 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
Categories: Kenner LA

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD 42.3 miles

2552 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

200 HICKORY AVE 42.4 miles

200 HICKORY AVE
HARAHAN, LA 70123
Categories: HARAHAN LA

2714 DELAWARE AVE 42.4 miles

2714 DELAWARE AVE
KENNER, LA 70062
Categories: KENNER LA

1525 DICKORY AVE 42.7 miles

1525 DICKORY AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

5800 PLAUCHE CT 42.8 miles

5800 PLAUCHE CT
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

606 HAIFLEIGH ST 42.9 miles

606 HAIFLEIGH ST
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
Categories: FRANKLIN LA

5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110 43.2 miles

5440 MOUNES ST Ste 110
HARAHAN, LA 70123
Categories: HARAHAN LA

5525 HIGHWAY 3115 43.3 miles

5525 HIGHWAY 3115
GEISMAR, LA 70734
Categories: GEISMAR LA

401 4TH ST 44.1 miles

401 4TH ST
BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094
Categories: BRIDGE CITY LA

4701 BURKE DR 44.2 miles

4701 BURKE DR
METAIRIE, LA 70003
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4015 JEFFERSON HWY 44.5 miles

4015 JEFFERSON HWY
JEFFERSON, LA 70121
Categories: JEFFERSON LA

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR 44.6 miles

1221 S CLEARVIEW PKWY BLDG A FIRST FLOOR
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210 44.8 miles

4770 S I 10 Service Rd W, Suite 210
Metairie, LA 70001
Categories: Metairie LA

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101 45.2 miles

4539 N I 10 SERVICE RD W STE 101
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3100 HOUMA BLVD 45.3 miles

3100 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4713 UTICA ST 45.4 miles

4713 UTICA ST
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C 45.5 miles

4330 LOVELAND ST, SUITE C
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210 45.5 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 210
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203 45.5 miles

3601 HOUMA BLVD STE 203
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100 45.5 miles

2821 RICHLAND AVE STE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 45.7 miles

3908 Veterans Memorial Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70002
Categories: Metairie LA

4200 HOUMA BLVD 45.7 miles

4200 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Categories: METAIRIE LA

1660 BARATARIA BLVD 45.8 miles

1660 BARATARIA BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

1625 Barataria Blvd 45.8 miles

1625 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
Categories: Marrero LA

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST 46.0 miles

5243 TCHOUPITOULAS ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

4700 Wichers Dr, 46.1 miles

4700 Wichers Dr,
Marrero, LA 70072
Categories: Marrero LA

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD 46.2 miles

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303 46.2 miles

2637 EDENBORN AVE STE 303
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

4475 WESTBANK EXPY 46.4 miles

4475 WESTBANK EXPY
MARRERO, LA 70072
Categories: MARRERO LA

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S 46.9 miles

3300 W ESPLANADE AVE S
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230 47.1 miles

2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 230
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

1260 DESTREHAN AVE 47.2 miles

1260 DESTREHAN AVE
HARVEY, LA 70058
Categories: HARVEY LA

3117 7TH ST 47.2 miles

3117 7TH ST
METAIRIE, LA 70002
Categories: METAIRIE LA

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506 47.4 miles

3525 Prytania Street, Suite 506
New Orleans, LA 70115
Categories: New Orleans LA

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225 48.3 miles

4640 S CARROLLTON AVE STE 225
New Orleans, LA 70119
Categories: New Orleans LA

2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502 48.5 miles

2439 MANHATTAN BLVD STE 502
HARVEY, LA 70058
Categories: HARVEY LA

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE 48.5 miles

1716 SAINT CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2532 TULANE AVE 48.6 miles

2532 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

618 N CARROLLTON AVE 48.8 miles

618 N CARROLLTON AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2714 CANAL ST STE 102 48.8 miles

2714 CANAL ST STE 102
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040 48.9 miles

1340 POYDRAS ST STE 2040
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1716 CLEVELAND AVE 49.0 miles

1716 CLEVELAND AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY 49.1 miles

2127 BELLE CHASSE HWY
GRETNA, LA 70053
Categories: GRETNA LA

900 MAGAZINE ST 49.1 miles

900 MAGAZINE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

750 CAMP ST 49.1 miles

750 CAMP ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING 49.1 miles

1751 GENTILLY BLVD - DERBY BUILDING
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1125 W HIGHWAY 30 49.2 miles

1125 W HIGHWAY 30
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

318 BARONNE ST 49.2 miles

318 BARONNE ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970 49.3 miles

1010 COMMON ST STE 2970
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Categories: NEW ORLEANS LA

1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E 49.4 miles

1581 CAROL SUE AVE STE E
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Categories: TERRYTOWN LA

148 WALL BLVD 49.7 miles

148 WALL BLVD
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

107 Wall Blvd Suite A 49.7 miles

107 Wall Blvd Suite A
Gretna, LA 70056
Categories: Gretna LA

107 WALL BLVD STE A 49.8 miles

107 WALL BLVD STE A
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

120 MEADOWCREST ST 49.9 miles

120 MEADOWCREST ST
GRETNA, LA 70056
Categories: GRETNA LA

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207 50.0 miles

2600 Belle Chasse Highway, Suite 207
Gretna, LA 70056
Categories: Gretna LA

2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201 50.0 miles

2600 Belle Chasse Hwy STE 201
Terrytown, LA 70056
Categories: Terrytown LA

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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.

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: South Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles Times, South Los Angeles (formerly known as South-Central) ”is defined on Los Angeles city maps as a 16-square-mile rectangle with two prongs at the south end.” In 2003, the Los Angeles City Council renamed this area "South Los Angeles".

The name South Los Angeles can also refer to a larger 51-square mile area that includes areas within the city limits of Los Angeles as well as five unicorporated neighborhoods in the southern portion of the County of Los Angeles.

The City of Los Angeles delineates South Los Angeles as an area of 15.5 square miles. Adjacent neighborhoods include West Adams, Baldwin Hills, and Leimert Park to the west and the Southeast Los Angeles region of the city (the 26-neighborhood area east of the Harbor Freeway) on the east.

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Population (total):

Median Age: 42.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $821.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Central: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (27.2%), French (11.0%), Italian (7.0%), Irish (5.9%), English (4.6%), French Canadian (4.6%).

Elevation:

Land Area:

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 24,285 - 84.9%
      Black alone - 2,959 - 10.4%
      Hispanic - 659 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 304 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 191 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 23 - 0.08%

Businessperson Russell Starns stated that the incorporation of Central, which took place in 2005, was a byproduct of the area's desire to establish a school system separate from East Baton Rouge Parish's; the Louisiana State Legislature allowed Central to operate a separate school system only after the city incorporated; Starns was the person who headed the incorporation movement.

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