Newton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 88,994 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.2%

Population (female): 48,636

Median Age: 40.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,754.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.0% for Black residents, 9.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.3% for other race residents, 3.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (8.9%), Italian (8.1%), Russian (6.5%), American (4.0%), European (3.8%), Eastern European (3.5%).

Elevation: 100 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 02458, 02459, 02460, 02461, 02462, 02464, 02465, 02466, 02468

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $144,403 (it was $86,052 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $69,317 (it was $45,708 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $930,400 (it was $416,600 in 2000) Newton:$930,400MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 64,862 - 71.8%
      Asian alone - 13,974 - 15.5%
      Hispanic - 5,408 - 6.0%
      Black alone - 3,286 - 3.6%
      Two or more races - 2,375 - 2.6%
      Other race alone - 378 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 64 - 0.07%

In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls. Snuff, chocolate, glue, paper and other products were produced in these small mills but, according to Muir, the water power available in Newton was not sufficient to turn Newton into a manufacturing city, although it was, beginning in 1902, the home of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, the maker of the Stanley Steamer.

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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 Newton, MA

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


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


1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 0.9 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
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1 MARINA PARK DR. 1.2 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
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70 HOPE AVE APT 409 2.9 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 3.0 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
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376 Arsenal Street 3.0 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
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51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 3.0 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
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9 HOPE AVE 3.0 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 3.3 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
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922 HIGHLAND AVE 3.3 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
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1030 MAIN ST 3.5 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
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41 CARLETON RD 3.8 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
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286 NEHOIDEN ST 4.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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358 HARVARD ST 4.3 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
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148 CHESTNUT ST 4.3 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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1285 Beacon St 4.6 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
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1996 CENTRE ST 4.6 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
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124 WESTERN AVE 4.6 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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114 WESTERN AVE 4.6 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 4.7 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 4.8 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
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601 Concord Ave 4.9 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
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1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 5.0 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
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125 PARKER HILL AVE 5.3 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
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319 Longwood Ave, 5.3 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
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12 EVERETT ST 5.5 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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Onsite Only #1 5.7 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
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1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 5.9 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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16 WESTWOOD RD 6.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 6.3 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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370 PROVIDENCE HWY 6.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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10 CAMBRIA ST 6.4 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 6.8 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
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37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
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5 MIDDLESEX AVE 7.5 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
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92 HIGH ST 7.5 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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101 ARCH ST STE 20 7.8 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
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945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 8.0 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
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101 STATION LNDG 8.1 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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190 N MAIN ST 8.1 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
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35 BEDFORD ST 8.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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58 BEDFORD ST 8.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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20 S BORDER RD 8.3 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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2100 DORCHESTER AVE 8.4 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
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199 REEDSDALE RD 8.9 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
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92 HIGHLAND ST 9.0 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
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219 CENTRE ST 9.3 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
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1 HARBORSIDE DR 9.5 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 9.8 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
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7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
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50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
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101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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POH on-site only 10.9 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
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Onsite Only 10.9 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
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156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 11.3 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
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38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
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2 Adams Place Suite 305 11.8 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
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52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
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800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
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600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
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340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
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500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
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165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
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10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
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21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
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16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
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485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
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759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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On-site only 13.5 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
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250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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100 JOHN RD 13.7 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
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7 DEANE ST 14.0 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
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371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
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17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
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286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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510 BOSTON RD 14.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
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81B MAIN ST 15.6 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
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66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
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271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
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75 Stockwell Dr 16.1 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
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28 Newton St 16.3 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
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851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 17.1 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
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966 PARK ST UNIT B7 17.1 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 17.2 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
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157 UNION ST 17.7 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
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157 UNION ST 17.7 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
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1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 18.3 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
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5 WINTER ST 18.5 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
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14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
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42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
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39 Village Square, 19.5 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
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229 Andover Street 19.7 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
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10 Commercial St, 19.7 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
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345 MAIN ST 19.8 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
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140 Commonwealth Ave, 20.1 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
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42 Washington Street 20.2 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
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210 Quincy Ave, 20.5 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
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223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 20.5 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
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700 Rogers Street, 20.6 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
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774 SOUTH ST 21.4 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
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115 WATER ST 2ND FL 21.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
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160 S MAIN ST 21.5 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
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10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 21.6 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
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P.O. Box 546 21.6 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
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1 HOSPITAL DR 21.8 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
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682 DEPOT ST 22.0 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
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194 NORTH ST 22.1 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

Onsite Only 22.6 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
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1399 WASHINGTON ST 23.0 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
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65 MUNROE DR 23.5 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 23.6 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
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138 Haverhill St, 23.7 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

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160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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32 LAURELWOOD DR 24.9 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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200 GROTON RD 24.9 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
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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

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  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

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  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

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  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

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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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  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

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  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

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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: Newton, Massachusetts

Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is bordered by Boston's Brighton and West Roxbury neighborhoods to the east and south, respectively, and by the suburb of Brookline to the east, the suburbs of Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley and Needham to the west. Rather than having a single city center, Newton resembles a patchwork of thirteen villages. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.

Newton was settled in 1630 as part of "the newe towne", which was renamed Cambridge in 1638. Roxbury minister John Eliot convinced the Native American people of Nonantum, a sub-tribe of the Massachusett led by a sachem named Waban, to relocate to Natick in 1651, fearing that they would be exploited by colonists. Newton was incorporated as a separate town, known as Cambridge Village, on December 15 1681, then renamed Newtown in 1691, and finally Newton in 1766. It became a city on January 5, 1874. Newton is known as The Garden City.

In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls. Snuff, chocolate, glue, paper and other products were produced in these small mills but, according to Muir, the water power available in Newton was not sufficient to turn Newton into a manufacturing city, although it was, beginning in 1902, the home of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, the maker of the Stanley Steamer.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 88,994 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +6.2%

Population (female): 48,636

Median Age: 40.4 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,754.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (2.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.0% for Black residents, 9.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.3% for other race residents, 3.9% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (8.9%), Italian (8.1%), Russian (6.5%), American (4.0%), European (3.8%), Eastern European (3.5%).

Elevation: 100 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 02458, 02459, 02460, 02461, 02462, 02464, 02465, 02466, 02468

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $144,403 (it was $86,052 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $69,317 (it was $45,708 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $930,400 (it was $416,600 in 2000) Newton:$930,400MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 64,862 - 71.8%
      Asian alone - 13,974 - 15.5%
      Hispanic - 5,408 - 6.0%
      Black alone - 3,286 - 3.6%
      Two or more races - 2,375 - 2.6%
      Other race alone - 378 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 64 - 0.07%

In Reflections in Bullough's Pond, Newton historian Diana Muir describes the early industries that developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in a series of mills built to take advantage of the water power available at Newton Upper Falls and Newton Lower Falls. Snuff, chocolate, glue, paper and other products were produced in these small mills but, according to Muir, the water power available in Newton was not sufficient to turn Newton into a manufacturing city, although it was, beginning in 1902, the home of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, the maker of the Stanley Steamer.

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