Wharton, NJ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 6,571 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +4.3%

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.9% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.5% for other race residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Wharton, New Jersey as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wharton is 2,196 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lowe

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (9.0%), German (4.3%), American (4.0%), Irish (2.3%), Polish (1.7%), Hungarian (1.5%).

Elevation: 660 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $83,935 (it was $56,580 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,608 (it was $25,168 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $308,390 (it was $167,000 in 2000) Wharton:$308,390NJ:$334,900

Wharton was used as a filming location for Cyndi Lauper's music video "Time After Time" in 1984.

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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 Wharton, NJ

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


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


477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 2.3 miles

477 Route 10 East, Suite 203
Randolph, NJ 7869
Categories: Randolph NJ

400 STATE ROUTE 10 2.3 miles

400 STATE ROUTE 10
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
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600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 2.4 miles

600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE
DOVER, NJ 7801
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501 STATE ROUTE 10 3.8 miles

501 STATE ROUTE 10
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
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66 SUNSET STRIP 4.0 miles

66 SUNSET STRIP
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
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3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 4.8 miles

3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
Categories: DENVILLE NJ

276 E Main St, 5.4 miles

276 E Main St,
Denville, NJ 7834
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98 N MARYLAND AVE 5.7 miles

98 N MARYLAND AVE
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
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66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 5.7 miles

66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
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891 TABOR RD 6.2 miles

891 TABOR RD
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
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65 LOVE LN 6.9 miles

65 LOVE LN
NETCONG, NJ 7857
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130 SPEEDWELL AVE 7.1 miles

130 SPEEDWELL AVE
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
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50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 7.6 miles

50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103
Parsippany, NJ 7054
Categories: Parsippany NJ

338 W MAIN ST 8.3 miles

338 W MAIN ST
BOONTON, NJ 7005
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148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 8.4 miles

148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
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46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 8.9 miles

46 PARSIPPANY BLVD
BOONTON, NJ 7005
Categories: BOONTON NJ

101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 9.6 miles

101 Madison Ave, Ste 101
Morristown, NJ 7960
Categories: Morristown NJ

27 TOTE RD 9.6 miles

27 TOTE RD
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ 7821
Categories: BYRAM TOWNSHIP NJ

95 MADISON AVE STE 106 9.6 miles

95 MADISON AVE STE 106
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
Categories: MORRISTOWN NJ

190 BALDWIN RD 10.0 miles

190 BALDWIN RD
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
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1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 12.0 miles

1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
Categories: Bernardsville NJ

653 WILLOW GROVE ST 12.2 miles

653 WILLOW GROVE ST
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
Categories: HACKETTSTOWN NJ

651 Willow Grove St 12.2 miles

651 Willow Grove St
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
Categories: Hackettstown NJ

200 US HIGHWAY 46 12.4 miles

200 US HIGHWAY 46
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
Categories: PARSIPPANY NJ

325 STATE ROUTE 10 12.5 miles

325 STATE ROUTE 10
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
Categories: EAST HANOVER NJ

125 Newton - Sparta Road, Suite 1 12.6 miles

125 Newton - Sparta Road, Suite 1
Newton, NJ 7860
Categories: Newton NJ

16 BROOKWOOD RD 13.0 miles

16 BROOKWOOD RD
TOWACO, NJ 7082
Categories: TOWACO NJ

137 Mountain Ave Ste 2, 13.0 miles

137 Mountain Ave Ste 2,
Hackettstown, NJ 7840
Categories: Hackettstown NJ

33 NEWTON SPARTA RD 13.1 miles

33 NEWTON SPARTA RD
NEWTON, NJ 7860
Categories: NEWTON NJ

57 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100 13.5 miles

57 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 7840
Categories: HACKETTSTOWN NJ

1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 13.9 miles

1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1
Butler, NJ 7405
Categories: Butler NJ

18 LYONS MALL 14.6 miles

18 LYONS MALL
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
Categories: BASKING RIDGE NJ

181 HIGH ST 14.7 miles

181 HIGH ST
NEWTON, NJ 7860
Categories: NEWTON NJ

150 FAIRFIELD RD 15.0 miles

150 FAIRFIELD RD
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
Categories: FAIRFIELD NJ

72 HAMBURG TPKE 16.2 miles

72 HAMBURG TPKE
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
Categories: RIVERDALE NJ

14 RALEIGH CT 16.7 miles

14 RALEIGH CT
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
Categories: BASKING RIDGE NJ

349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 17.0 miles

349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203
Livingston, NJ 7039
Categories: Livingston NJ

101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 17.1 miles

101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415
West Orange, NJ 7052
Categories: West Orange NJ

464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 18.4 miles

464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
Categories: WEST ORANGE NJ

456 PROSPECT AVE 18.5 miles

456 PROSPECT AVE
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
Categories: WEST ORANGE NJ

225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 18.9 miles

225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
Categories: MILLBURN NJ

225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 18.9 miles

225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
Categories: TOTOWA NJ

500 UNION BLVD 19.1 miles

500 UNION BLVD
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
Categories: TOTOWA NJ

500 Union Blvd, 19.1 miles

500 Union Blvd,
Totowa, NJ 7512
Categories: Totowa NJ

759 HAMBURG TPKE 19.2 miles

759 HAMBURG TPKE
WAYNE, NJ 7470
Categories: WAYNE NJ

705 HAMBURG TPKE 19.3 miles

705 HAMBURG TPKE
WAYNE, NJ 7470
Categories: WAYNE NJ

116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 19.4 miles

116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
Categories: MILLBURN NJ

1569 US HIGHWAY 22 19.5 miles

1569 US HIGHWAY 22
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
Categories: WATCHUNG NJ

37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 19.5 miles

37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5
Warren, NJ 7059
Categories: Warren NJ

60 1ST ST 19.8 miles

60 1ST ST
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
Categories: SOUTH ORANGE NJ

200 US HIGHWAY 22 19.8 miles

200 US HIGHWAY 22
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
Categories: SPRINGFIELD NJ

401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 19.8 miles

401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203
Wayne, NJ 7470
Categories: Wayne NJ

307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 19.9 miles

307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103
WAYNE, NJ 7470
Categories: WAYNE NJ

406 MILLTOWN RD 19.9 miles

406 MILLTOWN RD
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
Categories: SPRINGFIELD NJ

90 US HIGHWAY 22 19.9 miles

90 US HIGHWAY 22
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
Categories: SPRINGFIELD NJ

123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100 19.9 miles

123 MCAFEE VERNON RD STE 100
VERNON, NJ 7462
Categories: VERNON NJ

2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 19.9 miles

2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
Categories: MAPLEWOOD NJ

19 YAWPO AVE 20.1 miles

19 YAWPO AVE
OAKLAND, NJ 7436
Categories: OAKLAND NJ

1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 20.1 miles

1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
Categories: MONTCLAIR NJ

11 BOULDER HILLS BLVD 20.1 miles

11 BOULDER HILLS BLVD
WANTAGE, NJ 7461
Categories: WANTAGE NJ

313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 20.3 miles

313 SOUTH AVE STE 104
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
Categories: FANWOOD NJ

49 Claremont Avenue, 20.3 miles

49 Claremont Avenue,
Montclair, NJ 7042
Categories: Montclair NJ

2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 20.5 miles

2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12
UNION, NJ 7083
Categories: UNION NJ

189 Elm St, Lower Level 20.5 miles

189 Elm St, Lower Level
Westfield, NJ 7090
Categories: Westfield NJ

2300 VAUXHALL RD 20.6 miles

2300 VAUXHALL RD
UNION, NJ 7083
Categories: UNION NJ

180 BOYDEN AVE 20.8 miles

180 BOYDEN AVE
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
Categories: MAPLEWOOD NJ

557 BROAD ST 21.0 miles

557 BROAD ST
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
Categories: BLOOMFIELD NJ

1355 BROAD ST 21.2 miles

1355 BROAD ST
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
Categories: CLIFTON NJ

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On-site only
Clifton, NJ 7013
Categories: Clifton NJ

1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 21.5 miles

1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor
Union, NJ 7083
Categories: Union NJ

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2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
Categories: RAHWAY NJ

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212 STATE HIGHWAY 94 STE 1D
VERNON, NJ 7462
Categories: VERNON NJ

881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 21.6 miles

881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103
Clifton, NJ 7012
Categories: Clifton NJ

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 21.7 miles

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
Categories: BRANCHBURG NJ

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 21.7 miles

3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
Categories: BRANCHBURG NJ

350 Grove St 21.8 miles

350 Grove St
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
Categories: Bridgewater NJ

26 DEHART AVE 21.8 miles

26 DEHART AVE
HEWITT, NJ 7421
Categories: HEWITT NJ

1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 21.9 miles

1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
Categories: CLIFTON NJ

315 STATE ROUTE 31 S 22.2 miles

315 STATE ROUTE 31 S
WASHINGTON, NJ 7882
Categories: WASHINGTON NJ

368 SPRING ST 22.2 miles

368 SPRING ST
UNION, NJ 7083
Categories: UNION NJ

601 West Union Avenue, 22.5 miles

601 West Union Avenue,
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
Categories: Bound Brook NJ

69 FIRST AVE 22.5 miles

69 FIRST AVE
RARITAN, NJ 8869
Categories: RARITAN NJ

601 W UNION AVE 22.6 miles

601 W UNION AVE
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
Categories: BOUND BROOK NJ

283 PIAGET AVE 22.7 miles

283 PIAGET AVE
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
Categories: CLIFTON NJ

680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 22.9 miles

680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3
PATERSON, NJ 7514
Categories: PATERSON NJ

2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 22.9 miles

2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
Categories: PISCATAWAY NJ

614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 22.9 miles

614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
Categories: NUTLEY NJ

1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 22.9 miles

1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL
Belleville, NJ 7109
Categories: Belleville NJ

1114 GOFFLE RD 23.0 miles

1114 GOFFLE RD
HAWTHORNE, NJ 7506
Categories: HAWTHORNE NJ

100 COMMERCE PL 23.1 miles

100 COMMERCE PL
CLARK, NJ 7066
Categories: CLARK NJ

83 HEWITT RD 23.1 miles

83 HEWITT RD
HEWITT, NJ 7421
Categories: HEWITT NJ

1139 MAIN AVENUE 23.1 miles

1139 MAIN AVENUE
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
Categories: CLIFTON NJ

401 GOFFLE RD 23.5 miles

401 GOFFLE RD
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 7450
Categories: RIDGEWOOD NJ

178 FLOYD ST 23.6 miles

178 FLOYD ST
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
Categories: BELLEVILLE NJ

711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 23.7 miles

711 E 1st Ave, Store #17
Roselle, NJ 7203
Categories: Roselle NJ

141 MAIN ST 23.8 miles

141 MAIN ST
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
Categories: SOUTH BOUND BROOK NJ

370 CAMPUS DR 24.1 miles

370 CAMPUS DR
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
Categories: SOMERSET NJ

907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 24.1 miles

907 OAK TREE AVE STE H
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
Categories: SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ

24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 24.1 miles

24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410
Newark, NJ 7102
Categories: Newark NJ

500 WESTFIELD AVE 24.1 miles

500 WESTFIELD AVE
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
Categories: ELIZABETH NJ

904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 24.1 miles

904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
Categories: South Plainfield NJ

375 MCCARTER HWY 24.2 miles

375 MCCARTER HWY
NEWARK, NJ 7114
Categories: NEWARK NJ

15-01 BROADWAY 24.2 miles

15-01 BROADWAY
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
Categories: FAIR LAWN NJ

328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 24.3 miles

328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE
LINDEN, NJ 7036
Categories: LINDEN NJ

22-11 STATE RT 208 24.4 miles

22-11 STATE RT 208
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
Categories: FAIR LAWN NJ

1100 Centennial Ave 24.5 miles

1100 Centennial Ave
Piscataway, NJ 8854
Categories: Piscataway NJ

1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 24.5 miles

1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1
LINDEN, NJ 7036
Categories: LINDEN NJ

444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 24.6 miles

444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL
HARRISON, NJ 7029
Categories: HARRISON NJ

450 BERGEN ST 24.6 miles

450 BERGEN ST
HARRISON, NJ 7029
Categories: HARRISON NJ

464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 24.7 miles

464 VALLEY BROOK AVE
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
Categories: LYNDHURST NJ

221 CHESTNUT ST 24.7 miles

221 CHESTNUT ST
NEWARK, NJ 7105
Categories: NEWARK NJ

1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1 24.7 miles

1 W RIDGEWOOD AVE STE G1
PARAMUS, NJ 7652
Categories: PARAMUS NJ

59 ROUTE 22 24.9 miles

59 ROUTE 22
CLINTON, NJ 8809
Categories: CLINTON NJ

560 NEW YORK AVE 24.9 miles

560 NEW YORK AVE
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
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127 Union St, 25.0 miles

127 Union St,
Ridgewood, NJ 7450
Categories: Ridgewood NJ

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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.

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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: Wharton, New Jersey

Wharton is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 6,522, reflecting an increase of 224 (+3.6%) from the 6,298 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 893 (+16.5%) from the 5,405 counted in the 1990 Census.

Wharton was originally incorporated as the borough Port Oram by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 26, 1895, created from portions of Randolph Township and Rockaway Township, subject to the results of a referendum passed on the previous day; the name was changed to Wharton on April 16, 1902, based on a referendum held that day and subject to legislation passed on March 27, 1902. The borough was named for Joseph Wharton of the Wharton Steel Company.

In 1831, the Morris Canal was completed from Newark to Phillipsburg, New Jersey across the Delaware River from the terminus of the Lehigh Canal. On the way, it passed through Boonton, Dover and Port Oram. On this route it tapped the Morris County ore fields and became a carrier for both ore and pig iron. Its main purpose, however, was as an extension of the Lehigh Canal to furnish a route for anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania mines to seaboard. Any local traffic was a gain to supplement the through anthracite freight and iron ore and its products soon became important sources of revenue. Sites on the canal were selected for docks and industry, including iron works.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 6,571 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +4.3%

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.9% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.5% for other race residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Wharton, New Jersey as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wharton is 2,196 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lowe

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (9.0%), German (4.3%), American (4.0%), Irish (2.3%), Polish (1.7%), Hungarian (1.5%).

Elevation: 660 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $83,935 (it was $56,580 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $37,608 (it was $25,168 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $308,390 (it was $167,000 in 2000) Wharton:$308,390NJ:$334,900

Wharton was used as a filming location for Cyndi Lauper's music video "Time After Time" in 1984.

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