Holliston, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 6,880

Median Age: 42.9 years

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Holliston: 146.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Elevation: 188 feet

Land Area: 18.7 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $126,541 (it was $78,092 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $51,510 (it was $32,116 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $493,694 (it was $235,800 in 2000) Holliston:$493,694MA:$385,400

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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 Holliston, MA

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


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


81B MAIN ST 3.4 miles

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MEDWAY, MA 2053
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61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 5.8 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
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50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 6.8 miles

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FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
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MILFORD, MA 1757
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NATICK, MA 1760
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MILFORD, MA 1757
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NATICK, MA 1760
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FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
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Southboro, MA 1772
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NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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WRENTHAM, MA 2093
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NEEDHAM, MA 2494
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FRANKLIN, MA 2038
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NORWOOD, MA 2062
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335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 12.0 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
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157 UNION ST 12.6 miles

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MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
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157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
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MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
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NORWOOD, MA 2062
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FOXBORO, MA 2035
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370 PROVIDENCE HWY 13.4 miles

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DEDHAM, MA 2026
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200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 13.8 miles

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Northborough, MA 1532
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10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
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25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
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51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 14.0 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
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1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.4 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
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1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
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70 HOPE AVE APT 409 14.7 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
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9 HOPE AVE 14.8 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
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1030 MAIN ST 15.0 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
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65 MUNROE DR 15.2 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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895 MOUNT HOPE ST 15.5 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
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32 LAURELWOOD DR 16.0 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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160 BUNGAY RD 16.1 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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7 DEANE ST 16.2 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 16.4 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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55 N WASHINGTON ST 16.4 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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100 JOHN RD 16.4 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
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426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 16.7 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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286 WASHINGTON ST 17.1 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 17.3 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
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500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 17.3 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
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376 Arsenal Street 17.5 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
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92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
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141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
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352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
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41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
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199 REEDSDALE RD 18.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
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20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
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358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
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6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 18.4 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
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490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
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1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
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2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
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1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
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1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
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319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
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Avon, MA 2322
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ALLSTON, MA 2134
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114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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348 Greenwood Street
Worcester, MA 1607
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966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
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CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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Worcester, MA 1605
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Cambridge, MA 2138
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ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
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Braintree, MA 2184
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LINCOLN, RI 2865
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ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
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415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
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Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
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12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
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Quincy, MA 2169
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1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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35 MILLBURY ST
AUBURN, MA 1501
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1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
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250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
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3 PERRY PL
AUBURN, MA 1501
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98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
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101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
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165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
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92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
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209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
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101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
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20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
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219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
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200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
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100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302
PROVIDENCE, RI 2906
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POH on-site only
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Woburn Ma, MA 1801
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290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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BILLERICA, MA 1821
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Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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  2. FDA: Drug Testing

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  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

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  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

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  9. SAMHSA Store

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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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  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

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  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

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  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

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  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

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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: Holliston, Massachusetts

Holliston is a New England town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States in the Greater Boston area. The population was 13,547 at the 2010 census, and in 2016, the population was 14,556. It is part of the Massachusetts region, located due west of Boston, that is known as the MetroWest. Holliston is the only town in Middlesex County that borders both Norfolk and Worcester counties.

At the time of the earliest European settlements, where Holliston exists now was part of the territory of the Awassamog family of Natick (the first Nipmuc Praying Town), who also held authority over land near Waushakum Pond at Framingham and land near Annamasset at Mendon. In 1701, a large tract of land that included the west half of Holliston, eastern Milford and parts of Hopkinton and Ashland was given to the local Nipmucs in a land exchange with Sherborn. Their ownership of the tract was brief, as settlers purchased tracts of land there until all traces of Nipmuc presence disappeared. The Nipmuc village of Mucksquit (translation – “place of much grass”), located on the shore of Wennakeening (translation – “smile of the great spirit”) was near the site of the Morse family farm, today known as Lake Winthrop. The Morses, Sheffields, Marshalls and Bullards and many others followed Pout Lane (an old Native American foot-path, now partly modern day Rte 16 and Highland St., respectively) out to the new territory and settled along the path, thus forming a cluster of farms that would eventually become Holliston. John Eliot and Daniel Gookin (Christian missionaries) also followed the path in search of converts to Christianity and encouraged the Nipmucs to gather into villages, which made their task of finding them easier. Though not as famous as the Bay Path or the Old Connecticut Path, Pout Lane played a major role in the settlement of Holliston and other points southwest of Boston. Holliston, then part of Sherborn, was first settled by Europeans in 1659 by Massachusetts Bay Puritans. The town of Holliston was incorporated on December 3, 1724, by virtue of approval by the General Court petition requesting that "the western part of Sherborn be a Town." The name was taken in honor of Thomas Hollis of London, a benefactor of Harvard College. The first town meeting was held at the house of Timothy Leland on December 23, 1724, "at which five selectmen and all other required officers were chosen." The town has grown from a community of a few hundred residents setting aside ten pounds per year for public education to a community of over 13,000 with an annual budget of over $40 million including more than $23 million for a nationally recognized school system.

In "Holliston" by Images of America and the Holliston Historical Society, it is written: An article in a local newspaper in 1894 heralded the charms of Holliston as the quintessential New England village, which, the story said, sprang into existence solely due to the talent of its people. Perhaps this is so, for there was no great moment in history to mark the founding of this town. Holliston has become a reflection of the accomplishments of the inhabitants of this place for more than three hundred years, and although the town had to admit to no magnitude of greatness to rival Boston, Lexington, or Concord, Holliston did define itself as a home to heroes of the commonplace. The feature story of 1894 said:

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Population (female): 6,880

Median Age: 42.9 years

Median Rent:

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Holliston: 146.1 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Elevation: 188 feet

Land Area: 18.7 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $126,541 (it was $78,092 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $51,510 (it was $32,116 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $493,694 (it was $235,800 in 2000) Holliston:$493,694MA:$385,400

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