Walpole, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 5,918.

Population (male): 2,975

Median Age: 43.2 years

Land Area: 2.86 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $94,967 (it was $59,744 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $47,146 (it was $29,669 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $468,597 (it was $224,400 in 2000) Walpole:$468,597MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 5,473 - 92.5%
      Asian alone - 184 - 3.1%
      Hispanic - 120 - 2.0%
      Black alone - 83 - 1.4%
      Two or more races - 43 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 11 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 4 - 0.07%

After its incorporation, Walpole had a role in the events leading up to the American Revolutionary War. The citizens agreed that the taxes imposed by the British government were unfair. They sent a representative, Joshua Clapp, to the state meetings at Faneuil Hall in Boston. These meetings were to discuss how Massachusetts was going to keep its residents safe and peaceful during the events of the American Revolutionary War. In 1775, Walpole sent 157 men to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. These men were led by Captain Seth Bullard. In December 1777, a British fleet of ships came into Narragansett Bay and anchored in Newport Harbor in Rhode Island. Walpole sent two groups of minutemen, consisting of 65 men in total, to help with the situation. These men were led by Joshua Clapp, and Oliver Clapp. They stayed in Rhode Island to defend the port for three weeks.

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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 Walpole, MA

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


Hair follicle drug testing Walpole, 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 Walpole, MA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Walpole, 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 Professionals are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero-tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test includes a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.

Hair Follicle Drug Test Process

The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.

If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!

Hair Follicle Drug Test Results

Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.

Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair

5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine

5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Codeine
  • Marijuana
  • Morphine
  • Phencyclidine
  • Hydrocodone
  • Hydromorphone
  • Oxycodone
  • Oxymorphone
  • 6 AM- Heroine

10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Methadone
  • Methamphetamine
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene

12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Meperidine
  • Methadone
  • Opiates
  • Oxycodone
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene
  • Tramadol

To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Walpole, 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 Walpole, MA.


7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 2.8 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
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335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 3.4 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
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38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 3.6 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 4.7 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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14 ROCKHILL ST 5.4 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
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10 Commercial St, 6.2 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
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100 JOHN RD 7.2 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
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81B MAIN ST 7.4 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
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286 WASHINGTON ST 7.6 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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774 SOUTH ST 8.3 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
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370 PROVIDENCE HWY 8.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 8.5 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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966 PARK ST UNIT B7 9.3 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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75 Stockwell Dr 9.4 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
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148 CHESTNUT ST 9.4 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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286 NEHOIDEN ST 9.7 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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65 MUNROE DR 9.9 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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682 DEPOT ST 10.5 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
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922 HIGHLAND AVE 10.5 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
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160 BUNGAY RD 10.5 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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1996 CENTRE ST 10.8 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
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945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 11.1 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
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895 MOUNT HOPE ST 11.2 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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32 LAURELWOOD DR 11.3 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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92 HIGHLAND ST 11.5 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
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199 REEDSDALE RD 11.8 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
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340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 11.8 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
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100 BAY STATE DR 12.1 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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190 N MAIN ST 12.3 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
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426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 12.3 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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759 GRANITE ST 12.4 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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250 POND ST 12.5 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 12.5 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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55 N WASHINGTON ST 12.5 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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10 FORBES RD STE 260E 12.5 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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485 GRANITE ST 12.7 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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2 Adams Place Suite 305 12.7 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
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61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 13.0 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
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1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 13.1 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
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20 DEANVILLE RD 13.2 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
Categories: Attleboro MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 13.3 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
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50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 13.5 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
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500 Congress St Ste 1e, 13.6 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
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160 S MAIN ST 13.8 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
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210 Quincy Ave, 13.8 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
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211 PARK ST 13.8 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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165 GRANITE ST 14.3 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.4 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
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620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 14.5 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
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115 WATER ST 2ND FL 14.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
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21 SCHOOL ST 14.6 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 14.7 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 14.8 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
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125 PARKER HILL AVE 14.9 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
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736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 15.2 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
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51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 15.2 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
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851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 15.2 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
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7 FRANCINE RD 15.4 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
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358 HARVARD ST 15.4 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
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1285 Beacon St 15.4 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
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319 Longwood Ave, 15.4 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
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1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 15.6 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
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70 HOPE AVE APT 409 15.7 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 15.7 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
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9 HOPE AVE 15.8 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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376 Arsenal Street 15.9 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
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850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 16.0 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
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25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY 16.1 miles

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
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1030 MAIN ST 16.2 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
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Onsite Only 16.5 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
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124 WESTERN AVE 16.6 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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114 WESTERN AVE 16.6 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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Onsite Only #1 17.0 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
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41 CARLETON RD 17.3 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
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116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY 17.5 miles

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
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101 ARCH ST STE 20 17.7 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
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1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 17.7 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 17.7 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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12 EVERETT ST 17.8 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 17.8 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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601 Concord Ave 17.8 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
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725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 17.9 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 17.9 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
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28 Newton St 18.2 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
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2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106 18.4 miles

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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16 WESTWOOD RD 18.5 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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10 CAMBRIA ST 18.5 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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425 FRONT ST 18.7 miles

425 FRONT ST
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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42 Washington Street 18.9 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

209 ARMISTICE BLVD 19.0 miles

209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
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5 MIDDLESEX AVE 19.3 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
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1 HARBORSIDE DR 19.6 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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101 STATION LNDG 20.1 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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37 MANNING ST 20.2 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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92 HIGH ST 20.4 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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1399 WASHINGTON ST 20.8 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
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156 SAINT ANDREW RD 21.0 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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20 S BORDER RD 21.2 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 21.3 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
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157 UNION ST 21.4 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
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157 UNION ST 21.4 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
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219 CENTRE ST 21.6 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
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100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302 21.6 miles

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302
PROVIDENCE, RI 2906
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35 BEDFORD ST 21.7 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 21.7 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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42 BOSTON POST RD W 21.9 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
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52 CREST AVE STE 7A 21.9 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
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290 BRANCH AVE 22.0 miles

290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265 22.1 miles

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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200 HIGH SERVICE AVE 22.5 miles

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
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223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 22.5 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
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1 Randall Sq, 22.6 miles

1 Randall Sq,
Providence, RI 2904
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7 DEANE ST 22.7 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
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1970 PAWTUCKET AVE 22.8 miles

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2914
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90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 23.3 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
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5 WINTER ST 23.5 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
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132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD 23.6 miles

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
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333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 23.6 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 24.2 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101 24.5 miles

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

POH on-site only 24.5 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 24.5 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

21 PEACE ST 24.8 miles

21 PEACE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 2907
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1589 FALL RIVER AVE 24.9 miles

1589 FALL RIVER AVE
SEEKONK, MA 2771
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  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

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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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  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

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  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

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Comprehensive Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing

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

Understanding Hair Follicle Drug Testing

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

Key Applications

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

Benefits of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

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

Limitations to Consider

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

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

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

Local Area Info: Walpole, Massachusetts

Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States and also encompasses the entirely distinct entity of Walpole (CDP), with its much smaller area of 2.9 square miles and smaller population of 5,198 at the 2010 census. Walpole Town, as the Census refers to the actual town, is located about 13 miles (21 km) south of Downtown Boston and 23.5 miles (37.8 km) north of Providence, Rhode Island. The population was 24,070 at the 2010 census. Walpole was first settled in 1659 and was considered a part of Dedham until officially incorporated in 1724. The town was named after Sir Robert Walpole, de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

It started out as a territory that was claimed by the Neponset Native American tribe. The Neponset tribe officially claimed the area that is now Walpole, and some of its surrounding territory in 1635. The town of Dedham was not included in this claim, so they began to negotiate with the Neponset tribe to gain land. In 1636, a deal was made between the town of Dedham and the Neponsets to grant Dedham lands that now comprise the towns of Walpole, Norwood, Westwood, Medfield, Norfolk and Dover as well as Dedham. The land given to Dedham in this deal currently includes parts of 16 different towns.

After the territory was bought from Dedham, the saw mill industry began to rise in the area. The first saw mill in Walpole was built near what is now School Meadow Brook and the Neponset River. It was located in the area that is now the Walpole Town Forest. The mill was built and later owned by Joshua Fisher and Major Eleazer Lusher, two wealthy men of Dedham.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 5,918.

Population (male): 2,975

Median Age: 43.2 years

Land Area: 2.86 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $94,967 (it was $59,744 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $47,146 (it was $29,669 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $468,597 (it was $224,400 in 2000) Walpole:$468,597MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 5,473 - 92.5%
      Asian alone - 184 - 3.1%
      Hispanic - 120 - 2.0%
      Black alone - 83 - 1.4%
      Two or more races - 43 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 11 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 4 - 0.07%

After its incorporation, Walpole had a role in the events leading up to the American Revolutionary War. The citizens agreed that the taxes imposed by the British government were unfair. They sent a representative, Joshua Clapp, to the state meetings at Faneuil Hall in Boston. These meetings were to discuss how Massachusetts was going to keep its residents safe and peaceful during the events of the American Revolutionary War. In 1775, Walpole sent 157 men to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. These men were led by Captain Seth Bullard. In December 1777, a British fleet of ships came into Narragansett Bay and anchored in Newport Harbor in Rhode Island. Walpole sent two groups of minutemen, consisting of 65 men in total, to help with the situation. These men were led by Joshua Clapp, and Oliver Clapp. They stayed in Rhode Island to defend the port for three weeks.

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