Ford Heights, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 1,480

Median Age: 33.5 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ford Heights: 99.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (14.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 48.4% for Black residents, 26.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Ford Heights, Illinois as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ford Heights is 197 to 1.>

Land Area: 1.77 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 60411

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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 Ford Heights, IL

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Ford Heights, IL 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 Ford Heights, IL testing locations.

30 E 15TH ST STE 100 2.5 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

1423 CHICAGO RD 2.5 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Categories: CHICAGO HEIGHTS IL

24 JOLIET ST 3.6 miles

24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
Categories: DYER IN

3301 N Ashland 4.0 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

2741 RIDGE RD 4.6 miles

2741 RIDGE RD
LANSING, IL 60438
Categories: LANSING IL

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 4.6 miles

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2
LANSING, IL 60438
Categories: LANSING IL

18665 DIXIE HWY 4.9 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Categories: HOMEWOOD IL

17665 Torrence Ave, 5.0 miles

17665 Torrence Ave,
Lansing, IL 60438
Categories: Lansing IL

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 5.3 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 5.7 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

1595 VALENCIA CT 5.8 miles

1595 VALENCIA CT
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
Categories: CALUMET CITY IL

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 5.8 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Categories: Flossmoor IL

8135 S Calumet Ave 5.9 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
Categories: Munster IN

7905 CALUMET AVE 6.2 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
Categories: MUNSTER IN

1500 US HIGHWAY 41 6.3 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

16246 PRINCE DR 6.5 miles

16246 PRINCE DR
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
Categories: SOUTH HOLLAND IL

1217 US HIGHWAY 41 6.7 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
Categories: SCHERERVILLE IN

6624 MONROE AVE 7.3 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

3145 45TH ST STE F 7.5 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
Categories: HIGHLAND IN

1010 165TH ST 7.6 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Categories: HAMMOND IN

15600 HONORE AVE 7.8 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
Categories: HARVEY IL

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 7.8 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

16501 KEDZIE AVE 7.9 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
Categories: MARKHAM IL

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 8.2 miles

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D
Hammond, IN 46320
Categories: Hammond IN

2450 169TH ST 8.5 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
Categories: HAMMOND IN

813 SIBLEY ST 8.6 miles

813 SIBLEY ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

1573 N CLINE AVE 8.8 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Categories: GRIFFITH IN

25711 S Egyptian Trail 9.9 miles

25711 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
Categories: Monee IL

7501 W 15TH AVE 10.1 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

4020 S CALUMET AVE 10.3 miles

4020 S CALUMET AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Categories: HAMMOND IN

3831 S HOHMAN AVE 10.3 miles

3831 S HOHMAN AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Categories: HAMMOND IN

12942 S CARPENTER ST 10.9 miles

12942 S CARPENTER ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 11.2 miles

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

2310 York St Ste 4A 11.3 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
Categories: Blue Island IL

12647 S JUSTINE ST 11.4 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

17148 HARLEM AVE 11.6 miles

17148 HARLEM AVE
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 11.6 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

4321 FIR ST STE 313 11.6 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Categories: EAST CHICAGO IN

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 12.0 miles

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

4519 W 5TH AVE 12.2 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
Categories: GARY IN

4742 CAL SAG RD 12.6 miles

4742 CAL SAG RD
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
Categories: CRESTWOOD IL

4800 W 129TH ST 12.6 miles

4800 W 129TH ST
ALSIP, IL 60803
Categories: ALSIP IL

21035 S LA GRANGE RD 13.3 miles

21035 S LA GRANGE RD
FRANKFORT, IL 60423
Categories: FRANKFORT IL

9001 Broadway, 13.8 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Categories: Merrillville IN

751 E 81ST PL 13.8 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 13.8 miles

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111
MOKENA, IL 60448
Categories: MOKENA IL

387 EAST 84TH DR 13.9 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Categories: MERRILLVILLE IN

900 E 103RD ST 13.9 miles

900 E 103RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60628
Categories: CHICAGO IL

1734 W 105TH ST 14.1 miles

1734 W 105TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 14.2 miles

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
Categories: TINLEY PARK IL

10242 S VINCENNES AVE 14.3 miles

10242 S VINCENNES AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

onsite for POH only 14.9 miles

onsite for POH only
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

9570 W 159TH ST STE A 15.0 miles

9570 W 159TH ST STE A
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 15.1 miles

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Categories: Oak Lawn IL

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 15.5 miles

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

PO BOX 63 15.7 miles

PO BOX 63
MOKENA, IL 60448
Categories: MOKENA IL

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 15.7 miles

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100,
Orland Park, IL 60462
Categories: Orland Park IL

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 15.8 miles

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106,
Chicago, IL 60619
Categories: Chicago IL

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 16.0 miles

3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
Categories: EVERGREEN PARK IL

10737 W. 165TH STREET 16.0 miles

10737 W. 165TH STREET
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
Categories: ORLAND PARK IL

12255 S 80TH AVE 16.1 miles

12255 S 80TH AVE
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Categories: PALOS HEIGHTS IL

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 16.3 miles

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Categories: Palos Heights IL

611 DIVISION ST 16.6 miles

611 DIVISION ST
PEOTONE, IL 60468
Categories: PEOTONE IL

5660 W 95TH ST 17.2 miles

5660 W 95TH ST
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
Categories: OAK LAWN IL

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 17.2 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
Categories: HOBART IN

1974 E 73RD ST 17.7 miles

1974 E 73RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60649
Categories: CHICAGO IL

250 E MAPLE ST 17.8 miles

250 E MAPLE ST
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
Categories: NEW LENOX IL

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 18.5 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

621 E LINCOLN HWY 18.7 miles

621 E LINCOLN HWY
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
Categories: NEW LENOX IL

2490 CENTRAL AVE 18.8 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

8755 S HARLEM AVE 18.9 miles

8755 S HARLEM AVE
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
Categories: BRIDGEVIEW IL

1438 RIPLEY ST 19.0 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

5841 S MARYLAND AVE 19.5 miles

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5709 S. Loomis Blvd 19.9 miles

5709 S. Loomis Blvd
Chicago, IL 60636
Categories: Chicago IL

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 20.0 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
Categories: CROWN POINT IN

5015 W 65TH ST 20.2 miles

5015 W 65TH ST
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
Categories: BEDFORD PARK IL

14330 S WILL COOK RD 20.3 miles

14330 S WILL COOK RD
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
Categories: HOMER GLEN IL

650 W 51ST ST 20.6 miles

650 W 51ST ST
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 20.9 miles

5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3
CHICAGO, IL 60629
Categories: CHICAGO IL

6500 W 65TH ST 21.0 miles

6500 W 65TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Categories: CHICAGO IL

4940 S CICERO AVE 21.2 miles

4940 S CICERO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60638
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 21.4 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 21.4 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 21.5 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3545 Arbors Blvd, 22.1 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
Categories: Portage IN

3391 AIRPORT RD 22.5 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

9532 EAGLE WAY 22.7 miles

9532 EAGLE WAY
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

16221 W 159th St 22.8 miles

16221 W 159th St
Lockport, IL 60441
Categories: Lockport IL

REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 22.8 miles

REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 22.8 miles

75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660
CHICAGO, IL 60675
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3316 S ASHLAND AVE 22.9 miles

3316 S ASHLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 23.2 miles

3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110
CHICAGO, IL 60608
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2929 S ELLIS AVE 23.2 miles

2929 S ELLIS AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 23.4 miles

2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

3201 S WALLACE ST 23.4 miles

3201 S WALLACE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

2600 S Michigan Ave 23.5 miles

2600 S Michigan Ave
CHICAGO, IL 60616
Categories: CHICAGO IL

6615 S BOUNDARY RD 23.6 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

6170 JOLIET RD 23.6 miles

6170 JOLIET RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
Categories: COUNTRYSIDE IL

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 23.8 miles

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS IL

ONSITE ONLY 23.9 miles

ONSITE ONLY
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

2361 Reliable Parkway 23.9 miles

2361 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686
Categories: Chicago IL

2393 Reliable Parkway 23.9 miles

2393 Reliable Parkway
Chicago, IL 60686
Categories: Chicago IL

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 24.6 miles

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

1000 S HAMILTON ST 24.7 miles

1000 S HAMILTON ST
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
Categories: LOCKPORT IL

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: Ford Heights, Illinois

Ford Heights (formerly East Chicago Heights) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,763 at the 2010 census, down from 3,456 in 2000. It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of downtown Chicago and is part of the Chicago–Naperville–Joliet, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The area that would eventually become Ford Heights was first settled in the late 1840s. It served as a stopping point on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves fleeing to freedom. By the early 20th century, the area had developed into an agricultural community of farms operated mostly by Poles, Lithuanians, and Italians. After World War I, African Americans from the Southern U.S. migrated to the area and worked on the farms.

A new subdivision known as the "Park Addition" was created on a farm road from Chicago Heights to Indiana, and it attracted residents to the area during the early 1920s. In 1924, 40 families successfully petitioned for electrical service. Soon after, the main east-west road became a two-lane concrete highway designated as U.S. Route 30, part of the transcontinental Lincoln Highway. By the 1930s, the Park Addition had telephone service and was known as East Chicago Heights. During the 1940s, Alberta Armstrong and others organized both black and white women in the community to raise funds for a new fire truck. By 1948, they had become the East Chicago Heights Citizens Association.

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Population (female): 1,480

Median Age: 33.5 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ford Heights: 99.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (14.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 48.4% for Black residents, 26.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 14 registered sex offenders living in Ford Heights, Illinois as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ford Heights is 197 to 1.>

Land Area: 1.77 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 60411

(800) 221-4291