Bowers, DE Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 366 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +20.0%

Population (male): 155

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.7%

Elevation:

Zip Codes: 19946

Races:
      White alone - 310 - 92.5%
      Hispanic - 10 - 3.0%
      Black alone - 6 - 1.8%
      Asian alone - 4 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.9%
      Two or more races - 2 - 0.6%

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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)

In Home Drug Testing

In-Home Drug Testing Bowers, DE

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Bowers, DE for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Bowers, DE testing locations.

1102 South Dupont Highway, 8.6 miles

1102 South Dupont Highway,
Dover, DE 19901
Categories: Dover DE

1275 S STATE ST 8.7 miles

1275 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

1078 S STATE ST STE 2 8.7 miles

1078 S STATE ST STE 2
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

640 S STATE ST 9.1 miles

640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

15 S DUPONT HWY 9.4 miles

15 S DUPONT HWY
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

283 N DUPONT HWY 9.8 miles

283 N DUPONT HWY
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

1250 W NORTH ST 9.9 miles

1250 W NORTH ST
DOVER, DE 19904
Categories: DOVER DE

975 N Dupont Hwy, 10.3 miles

975 N Dupont Hwy,
Milford, DE 19963
Categories: Milford DE

301 JEFFERSON AVE 10.5 miles

301 JEFFERSON AVE
MILFORD, DE 19963
Categories: MILFORD DE

550 S DUPONT BLVD STE B 11.0 miles

550 S DUPONT BLVD STE B
MILFORD, DE 19963
Categories: MILFORD DE

100 S MAIN ST STE 103 19.9 miles

100 S MAIN ST STE 103
SMYRNA, DE 19977
Categories: SMYRNA DE

17601 COASTAL HWY UNIT 9 24.7 miles

17601 COASTAL HWY UNIT 9
LEWES, DE 19958
Categories: LEWES DE

1606 Savannah Rd, Suite 7 24.8 miles

1606 Savannah Rd, Suite 7
Lewes, DE 19958
Categories: Lewes DE

1632 SAVANNAH RD 24.8 miles

1632 SAVANNAH RD
LEWES, DE 19958
Categories: LEWES DE

2720 SW 97 AVE STES 204 & 205 25.1 miles

2720 SW 97 AVE STES 204 & 205
MIAMI, FL 33165
Categories: MIAMI FL

21305 BERLIN RD UNIT 2 25.1 miles

21305 BERLIN RD UNIT 2
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

20930 DUPONT BLVD UNIT 201 25.5 miles

20930 DUPONT BLVD UNIT 201
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

20930 DUPONT BLVD, STE 201 25.6 miles

20930 DUPONT BLVD, STE 201
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

503 W MARKET ST STE 100 26.0 miles

503 W MARKET ST STE 100
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

900 ROUTE 109 26.4 miles

900 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY, NJ 8204
Categories: CAPE MAY NJ

18941 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY 26.9 miles

18941 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Categories: REHOBOTH BEACH DE

1500 Delsea Drive, Rt 47 28.5 miles

1500 Delsea Drive, Rt 47
Rio Grande, NJ 8242
Categories: Rio Grande NJ

216 Laurel Heights Dr, 28.7 miles

216 Laurel Heights Dr,
Bridgeton, NJ 8302
Categories: Bridgeton NJ

24459 SUSSEX HWY STE 2 30.0 miles

24459 SUSSEX HWY STE 2
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

808 Middleford Rd, Suite 5 30.8 miles

808 Middleford Rd, Suite 5
Seaford, DE 19973
Categories: Seaford DE

120 N MAIN ST 101 31.1 miles

120 N MAIN ST 101
CAPE MAY COURT HO-- USE, NJ 8210
Categories: CAPE MAY COURT HO-- USE NJ

701 HEALTH SERVICES DR 31.1 miles

701 HEALTH SERVICES DR
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

543 N SHIPLEY ST STE F 31.1 miles

543 N SHIPLEY ST STE F
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

543 N SHIPLEY ST 31.1 miles

543 N SHIPLEY ST
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

1601 N HIGH ST 31.2 miles

1601 N HIGH ST
MILLVILLE, NJ 8332
Categories: MILLVILLE NJ

32036 LONG NECK RD STE 1 31.4 miles

32036 LONG NECK RD STE 1
MILLSBORO, DE 19966
Categories: MILLSBORO DE

2322 NEWCOMBTOWN RD 31.6 miles

2322 NEWCOMBTOWN RD
MILLVILLE, NJ 8332
Categories: MILLVILLE NJ

Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202 31.8 miles

Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202
Middletown, DE 19709
Categories: Middletown DE

1601 N 2nd St Street, Unit C-9 32.0 miles

1601 N 2nd St Street, Unit C-9
Millville, NJ 8332
Categories: Millville NJ

3403 S DELSEA DR 32.2 miles

3403 S DELSEA DR
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

994 W SHERMAN AVE 32.5 miles

994 W SHERMAN AVE
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204 32.5 miles

124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
Categories: MIDDLETOWN DE

1206 W SHERMAN AVE 34.0 miles

1206 W SHERMAN AVE
VINELAND, NJ 8361
Categories: VINELAND NJ

1297 W Landis Ave 34.9 miles

1297 W Landis Ave
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

44 S STATE ST 35.8 miles

44 S STATE ST
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

3071 E Chestnut Ave, Suite A-3 36.8 miles

3071 E Chestnut Ave, Suite A-3
Vineland, NJ 8361
Categories: Vineland NJ

514 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 4 37.5 miles

514 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 4
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
Categories: CHESTERTOWN MD

38025 Town Center Drive, 38.8 miles

38025 Town Center Drive,
Millville, DE 19967
Categories: Millville DE

92 ATLANTIC AVE 39.2 miles

92 ATLANTIC AVE
OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970
Categories: OCEAN VIEW DE

9 CARROLL AVE 40.6 miles

9 CARROLL AVE
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
Categories: PENNSVILLE NJ

8163 OCEAN GTWY 40.6 miles

8163 OCEAN GTWY
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

125 SHOREWAY DR 40.7 miles

125 SHOREWAY DR
QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658
Categories: QUEENSTOWN MD

219 S WASHINGTON ST 41.0 miles

219 S WASHINGTON ST
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

401 PURDY ST, STE 202 41.0 miles

401 PURDY ST, STE 202
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

8615 COMMERCE DR STE 4 41.4 miles

8615 COMMERCE DR STE 4
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214 41.6 miles

2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214
Newark, DE 19702
Categories: Newark DE

300 Biddle Ave Ste 202, 42.0 miles

300 Biddle Ave Ste 202,
Newark, DE 19702
Categories: Newark DE

181 N Broadway, 42.2 miles

181 N Broadway,
Pennsville, NJ 8070
Categories: Pennsville NJ

525 E Basin Rd, 43.5 miles

525 E Basin Rd,
New Castle, DE 19720
Categories: New Castle DE

129 N DUPONT HWY 43.9 miles

129 N DUPONT HWY
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

212 CHERRY LN 44.3 miles

212 CHERRY LN
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

106 BOW ST 44.3 miles

106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Categories: ELKTON MD

123 Singerly Avenue, 44.4 miles

123 Singerly Avenue,
Elkton, MD 21921
Categories: Elkton MD

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 45.1 miles

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

5429 Harding Hwy, Suite 102 45.5 miles

5429 Harding Hwy, Suite 102
Mays Landing, NJ 8330
Categories: Mays Landing NJ

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 45.7 miles

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100 45.7 miles

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 45.8 miles

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

701 E NAYLOR MILL RD, STE G 46.0 miles

701 E NAYLOR MILL RD, STE G
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 46.0 miles

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

2425 N SALISBURY BLVD 46.1 miles

2425 N SALISBURY BLVD
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

A98 100 Omega Drive, 46.1 miles

A98 100 Omega Drive,
Newark, DE 19713
Categories: Newark DE

601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 46.4 miles

601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
Categories: GLASSBORO NJ

314 E MAIN ST STE 105 46.8 miles

314 E MAIN ST STE 105
NEWARK, DE 19711
Categories: NEWARK DE

249 E Main Street, 46.8 miles

249 E Main Street,
Newark, DE 19711
Categories: Newark DE

6th and Central Ave, 47.0 miles

6th and Central Ave,
Ocean City, NJ 8226
Categories: Ocean City NJ

2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F 47.0 miles

2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F
CHESTER, MD 21619
Categories: CHESTER MD

5 CHESTER PLZ 47.0 miles

5 CHESTER PLZ
CHESTER, MD 21619
Categories: CHESTER MD

104 E CECIL AVE 47.2 miles

104 E CECIL AVE
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
Categories: NORTH EAST MD

2 DEVONSHIRE DR AC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 47.5 miles

2 DEVONSHIRE DR AC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 8234
Categories: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 47.6 miles

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 47.6 miles

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
Categories: MULLICA HILL NJ

914 JUSTISON ST 47.7 miles

914 JUSTISON ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 48.1 miles

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 48.2 miles

196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center
Glassboro, NJ 8028
Categories: Glassboro NJ

1125 DELSEA DR N 48.4 miles

1125 DELSEA DR N
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
Categories: GLASSBORO NJ

262 TILGHMAN RD 48.5 miles

262 TILGHMAN RD
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Categories: SALISBURY MD

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 48.6 miles

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 48.7 miles

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

659 S SALISBURY BLVD STE 2 48.7 miles

659 S SALISBURY BLVD STE 2
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

510 HERON DR STE 108 48.8 miles

510 HERON DR STE 108
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

510 HERON DR STE 114 48.8 miles

510 HERON DR STE 114
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

1655 WOODBROOKE DR Ste 101 48.8 miles

1655 WOODBROOKE DR Ste 101
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Categories: SALISBURY MD

1655 WOODBROOKE DR STE 104 48.8 miles

1655 WOODBROOKE DR STE 104
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Categories: SALISBURY MD

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 48.9 miles

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b
Wilmington, DE 19806
Categories: Wilmington DE

979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 49.0 miles

979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
Categories: WILLIAMSTOWN NJ

222 New Rd Ste 103, 49.0 miles

222 New Rd Ste 103,
Linwood, NJ 8221
Categories: Linwood NJ

712 E Main St, 49.0 miles

712 E Main St,
Salisbury, MD 21804
Categories: Salisbury MD

503 BYRN ST, 2ND FL 49.3 miles

503 BYRN ST, 2ND FL
CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MD

100 E CARROLL ST 49.3 miles

100 E CARROLL ST
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 49.4 miles

410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1
PITMAN, NJ 8071
Categories: PITMAN NJ

7408 COASTAL HWY 49.4 miles

7408 COASTAL HWY
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
Categories: OCEAN CITY MD

302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 49.6 miles

302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2
Sewell, NJ 8080
Categories: Sewell NJ

2605 SHORE RD 49.6 miles

2605 SHORE RD
NORTHFIELD, NJ 8225
Categories: NORTHFIELD NJ

239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 49.6 miles

239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

2500 ENGLISH CREEK AVE STE 908 49.7 miles

2500 ENGLISH CREEK AVE STE 908
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 8234
Categories: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ

2500 English Creek Ave Bldg 200, Ste 214 49.7 miles

2500 English Creek Ave Bldg 200, Ste 214
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 8234
Categories: Egg Harbor Township NJ

1907 NEW RD 49.8 miles

1907 NEW RD
NORTHFIELD, NJ 8225
Categories: NORTHFIELD NJ

100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 49.8 miles

100 KINGS WAY E STE B3
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 49.8 miles

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19808
Categories: Wilmington DE

Handy Resources

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.

AI Overview

In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing is a method used by individuals to check for the presence of drugs in the body, typically through urine, saliva, or hair sample tests. This form of testing is commonly employed by parents, employers, and educational institutions who wish to monitor drug use. It can also be useful for individuals monitoring their own recovery from drug addiction or for those who need to ensure a drug-free status for workplace compliance.

Types of In-Home Drug Tests

  • Urine Tests: The most common type, these tests detect drugs and their metabolites in urine. They are known for their ease of use, rapid results, and affordability.
  • Saliva Tests: These involve collecting saliva to detect drug residues. While not as sensitive as urine tests, they are less invasive and can detect drug use within a shorter window after consumption.
  • Hair Follicle Tests: These tests provide a longer detection window, tracing drug use back up to 90 days. However, they are more expensive and require sending a sample to a lab for analysis.

Advantages of In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing kits offer several benefits:

  1. Privacy: Allows testing in a private setting, which can be less stressful for individuals being tested.
  2. Convenience: Tests can be performed at any time and do not require appointments with healthcare providers.
  3. Immediate Results: Most tests provide results within minutes, offering quick insight into drug use.
  4. Cost-Effective: These tests are generally more affordable than testing conducted at medical facilities.

Limitations and Considerations

While in-home drug testing kits are useful, they also have limitations:

  • Accuracy: The accuracy can vary between brands and types of tests. False positives and false negatives can occur, especially if the test kits are not used correctly.
  • Legal Implications: The results from in-home tests might not be admissible in court or in formal employment settings, which often require confirmation from professional labs.
  • Drug Detection Windows: Each drug has a different detection window, and some drugs may not be detectable shortly after use.

Choosing the Right Test

When selecting an in-home drug testing kit, consider the following:

  1. Substances Tested: Ensure the kit can detect the specific drugs you are concerned about.
  2. Sensitivity and Specificity: Look for kits that balance sensitivity (ability to detect drugs at low levels) with specificity (ability to avoid false positives).
  3. User Reviews: Research reviews and feedback to gauge the effectiveness and reliability of different brands and types.

In summary, in-home drug testing can be a valuable tool for maintaining a safe and drug-free environment. However, it is essential to understand its limitations and ensure proper usage to obtain reliable results.

Local Area Info: Bowers

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2017: 366 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +20.0%

Population (male): 155

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.7%

Elevation:

Zip Codes: 19946

Races:
      White alone - 310 - 92.5%
      Hispanic - 10 - 3.0%
      Black alone - 6 - 1.8%
      Asian alone - 4 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.9%
      Two or more races - 2 - 0.6%

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