Brownsville, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,249 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -19.8%

Population (male): 1,081

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Brownsville: 89.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 31.7%

Elevation: 900 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 15417

When in the 17th century, the occasional Englishman, as provincial Virginian or Marylanders generated their observations the emptiness of the region was confirmed. Before the 1750s, the area was 'colonized' by weakened remnant tribes such as the Delaware, the few Erie and the Susquehannock survivors (climbing the gaps of the Allegheny) the Iroquois allowed to move there as tributary peoples. These migrations occurred over the 70–80 years preliminary to the French and Indian War in the 1750s, where today's historians usually report the lands were long held as 'hunting territories'[g] of the powerful Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.[h] During the Revolution, the Iroquois were divided whether to back the Colonies or the mother country, and mostly did neither, attempting to stay neutral. Nonetheless in 1778, agitated by British Officers lobbying for frontier attacks, mixed parties of Tories (Loyalists) and Iroquois committed atrocities in 1778, so Washington sent the Sullivan Expedition in 1779, which broke the power of the Iroquois—re-opened the Ohio Country to homesteader settlement. As a river crossing, the closest to the pass that reached the Monongahela, the town would see a lot of boots of settlers passing by.

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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Brownsville, PA

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


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


129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105 1.4 miles

129 SIMPSON RD, STE 105
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
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125 SIMPSON RD 2.1 miles

125 SIMPSON RD
BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
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220 GREENE PLZ STE 103 6.9 miles

220 GREENE PLZ STE 103
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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220 GREENE PLZ 6.9 miles

220 GREENE PLZ
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203 8.0 miles

625 LINCOLN AVE STE 203
NORTH CHARLEROI, PA 15022
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760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104, 8.2 miles

760 Tri County Lane, Suite 104,
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
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860 ROSTRAVER RD 8.3 miles

860 ROSTRAVER RD
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107 8.5 miles

1200 MCKEAN AVE STE 107
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
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1895 JEFFERSON RD 9.8 miles

1895 JEFFERSON RD
RICES LANDING, PA 15357
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325 MCCLELLANDTOWN RD 10.6 miles

325 MCCLELLANDTOWN RD
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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659 CHERRY TREE LN 10.9 miles

659 CHERRY TREE LN
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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675A CHERRY TREE LN 11.1 miles

675A CHERRY TREE LN
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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1000 MCKEAN AVE 11.1 miles

1000 MCKEAN AVE
DONORA, PA 15033
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1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD 11.2 miles

1163 COUNTRY CLUB RD
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
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404 West Main Street, 11.3 miles

404 West Main Street,
Uniontown, PA 15401
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211 EASY ST STE 224 11.3 miles

211 EASY ST STE 224
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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500 W BERKELEY ST 11.4 miles

500 W BERKELEY ST
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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100 WOODLAWN AVE STE 300 11.6 miles

100 WOODLAWN AVE STE 300
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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800 PLAZA DR STE 210 11.8 miles

800 PLAZA DR STE 210
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S 12.4 miles

4918 STATE ROUTE 51 S
BELLE VERNON, PA 15012
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447 W Main Street, 12.7 miles

447 W Main Street,
Monongahela, PA 15063
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146 MOTOR DROME RD 13.1 miles

146 MOTOR DROME RD
SMITHTON, PA 15479
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1829 UNIVERSITY RD 13.1 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY RD
DUNBAR, PA 15431
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1829 UNIVERSITY DR 13.1 miles

1829 UNIVERSITY DR
DUNBAR, PA 15431
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140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A 13.5 miles

140 N BEESON AVE STE 300A
UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
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1144 NATIONAL PIKE, 13.8 miles

1144 NATIONAL PIKE,
HOPWOOD, PA 15445
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1440 Morrell Ave 14.9 miles

1440 Morrell Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
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135 LOVES HILL EXT 14.9 miles

135 LOVES HILL EXT
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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1048 MORRELL AVE 15.0 miles

1048 MORRELL AVE
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
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7 GLASSWORKS RD 15.5 miles

7 GLASSWORKS RD
GREENSBORO, PA 15338
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301 S ARCH ST 15.5 miles

301 S ARCH ST
CONNELLSVILLE, PA 15425
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350 BONAR AVE 17.6 miles

350 BONAR AVE
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD 17.6 miles

2629 MOUNT MORRIS RD
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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35 N PORTER ST 17.9 miles

35 N PORTER ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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501 W HIGH ST 18.6 miles

501 W HIGH ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
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308 BESSEMER RD STE 100 19.0 miles

308 BESSEMER RD STE 100
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502 19.1 miles

565 COAL VALLEY RD SOUTH HILLS MEDICAL BUILDING SUITE 502
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
Categories: CLAIRTON PA

811 S Center Ave 19.3 miles

811 S Center Ave
NEW STANTON, PA 15674
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6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S 19.6 miles

6396 STATE ROUTE 819 S
MT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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508 S CHURCH ST 19.7 miles

508 S CHURCH ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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615 W SMITHFIELD ST 20.0 miles

615 W SMITHFIELD ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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1200 Brooks Ln STE 100 20.4 miles

1200 Brooks Ln STE 100
CLAIRTON, PA 15025
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575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502 20.6 miles

575 Coal Valley Road Suite 502
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
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695 CLAIRTON BLVD 20.8 miles

695 CLAIRTON BLVD
PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236
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460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7 20.9 miles

460 WASHINGTON RD STE 7
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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161 WATERDAM RD APT 160 21.0 miles

161 WATERDAM RD APT 160
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
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1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive, 21.2 miles

1015 Waterdam Plaza Drive,
Mc Murray, PA 15317
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4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203 21.3 miles

4000 WASHINGTON RD STE 203
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
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95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1 21.5 miles

95 Leonard Ave STE 401, BLDG1
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300 21.5 miles

3840 WASHINGTON RD STE 300
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
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90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center 21.8 miles

90 West Chestnut Street, Millcraft Center
Washington, PA 15301
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181 W BEAU ST 21.9 miles

181 W BEAU ST
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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830 ROUTE 819 S 21.9 miles

830 ROUTE 819 S
MOUNT PLEASANT, PA 15666
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2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall 22.0 miles

2001 Lincoln Way, Suite 16, Oak Park Mall
White Oak, PA 15131
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275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160 22.0 miles

275 CURRY HOLLOW RD, SUITE 160
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
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12116 STATE ROUTE 30 22.0 miles

12116 STATE ROUTE 30
NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA 15642
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11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3 22.0 miles

11347 ROUTE 30 STE 3
IRWIN, PA 15642
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155 WILSON AVE 22.1 miles

155 WILSON AVE
WASHINGTON, PA 15301
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100 MEDICAL BLVD 22.4 miles

100 MEDICAL BLVD
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
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113 CAVASINA DR STE 7 22.5 miles

113 CAVASINA DR STE 7
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
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2413 LYTLE RD 22.6 miles

2413 LYTLE RD
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
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5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops 22.7 miles

5219 Library Road, Unit E9, South Park Shops
Bethel Park, PA 15102
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1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104 22.7 miles

1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 104
West Mifflin, PA 15122
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2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150 22.7 miles

2600 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 150
UPPER ST CLAIR, PA 15241
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140 CHURCH ST STE 102 22.8 miles

140 CHURCH ST STE 102
ROGERSVILLE, PA 15359
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751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD 22.9 miles

751 PITTSBURGH MCKEESPORT BLVD
DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034
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8943 STATE ROUTE 30, 22.9 miles

8943 STATE ROUTE 30,
IRWIN, PA 15642
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905 SPRUCE ST 23.0 miles

905 SPRUCE ST
IRWIN, PA 15642
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9173 RTE 30, STE 5 23.0 miles

9173 RTE 30, STE 5
IRWIN, PA 15642
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206 ARLINGTON PL 23.4 miles

206 ARLINGTON PL
GREENSBURG, PA 15601
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1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA 23.7 miles

1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1AA
Bethel Park, PA 15102
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2000 OXFORD DR STE 110 24.0 miles

2000 OXFORD DR STE 110
BETHEL PARK, PA 15102
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3706 5TH AVE Ste 2 24.1 miles

3706 5TH AVE Ste 2
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
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1474 ROUTE 51 24.3 miles

1474 ROUTE 51
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025
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1951 LINCOLN HWY 24.4 miles

1951 LINCOLN HWY
NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137
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1691 WASHINGTON RD 24.5 miles

1691 WASHINGTON RD
MOUNT LEBANON, PA 15228
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3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD 24.5 miles

3516 SAW MILL RUN BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15227
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4176 NATIONAL PIKE STE 4 24.6 miles

4176 NATIONAL PIKE STE 4
FARMINGTON, PA 15437
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1535 WASHINGTON RD 24.6 miles

1535 WASHINGTON RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228
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4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood 24.8 miles

4225 Brownsville Rd, Shoppes at Brentwood
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
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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

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  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

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  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

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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: Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Brownsville is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States, first settled in 1785 as the site of a trading post a few years after the pacification of the Iroquois enabled a post-Revolutionary war resumption of westward migration. The Trading Post soon became a tavern and Inn, and was soon receiving emigrants heading west as it was located above the cut bank overlooking first ford that could be reached to those descending from the Mountains[a] Brownsville is located 40 miles (64 km) south of Pittsburgh along the east bank of the Monongahela River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough of Brownsville, located as a county border town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), of which 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km2), or 10.47%, is water—most of which is the Fayette County half of the Monongahela River between the community and the flatter lands of opposite shore West Brownsville in Washington County. As a community, the town is the central population center for a number of outlying hamlets geographically tied to the town for the same reasons they were founded nearby—Western Pennsylvania has far more hills and steep slopes than flats or gentle sloping terrains suitable for settlement. This keeps Brownsville at the nexus of the transportation infrastructure which grew up during its history. While no longer a passenger depot, the town and cross-River West Brownsville share an important Railway bridge creating a balloon loop allowing the turning of complete coal trains. Newest is the limited access toll road PA Route 43, which connects the town to strategic points and southern Pittsburgh at Clairton. River hugging PA Route 88,[b] connects to towns up and down the Mon Valley and the historic National Road (now US Route 40) reached East Saint Louis, Illinois and connected the town to the immigrants arriving in the port of Baltimore traveling west on the Cumberland Turnpike and the National Road.

From its founding, well into the 19th century, as the first reachable population center west of the Alleghenies barrier range on the Mississippi watershed, the borough quickly grew into an industrial center, market town, transportation hub, outfitting center, and river boat-building powerhouse. It was a gateway destination for emigrants heading west to the Ohio Country when a trading post, and the new United States' Northwest Territory and their "legal successors" for travelers heading westwards on the various Emigrant Trails both to the Near West and later Far West from its founding until well into the 1850s. As outfitting center, the borough provided the markets for the small-scale industries in the surrounding counties—and also, quite a few in Maryland shipping goods over the pass by mule-train via the Cumberland Narrows toll-route.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 2,249 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -19.8%

Population (male): 1,081

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Brownsville: 89.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 31.7%

Elevation: 900 feet

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 15417

When in the 17th century, the occasional Englishman, as provincial Virginian or Marylanders generated their observations the emptiness of the region was confirmed. Before the 1750s, the area was 'colonized' by weakened remnant tribes such as the Delaware, the few Erie and the Susquehannock survivors (climbing the gaps of the Allegheny) the Iroquois allowed to move there as tributary peoples. These migrations occurred over the 70–80 years preliminary to the French and Indian War in the 1750s, where today's historians usually report the lands were long held as 'hunting territories'[g] of the powerful Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.[h] During the Revolution, the Iroquois were divided whether to back the Colonies or the mother country, and mostly did neither, attempting to stay neutral. Nonetheless in 1778, agitated by British Officers lobbying for frontier attacks, mixed parties of Tories (Loyalists) and Iroquois committed atrocities in 1778, so Washington sent the Sullivan Expedition in 1779, which broke the power of the Iroquois—re-opened the Ohio Country to homesteader settlement. As a river crossing, the closest to the pass that reached the Monongahela, the town would see a lot of boots of settlers passing by.

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