Lake Orion, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Age: 45.3 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lake Orion: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (18.2%), American (12.2%), Irish (8.6%), French (8.3%), Italian (8.1%), Polish (7.2%).

Land Area: 0.76 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 48362

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $64,214 (it was $51,311 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $38,406 (it was $28,671 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $234,822 (it was $167,400 in 2000) Lake Orion:$234,822MI:$155,700

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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 Lake Orion, MI

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Lake Orion, MI 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 Lake Orion, MI testing locations.

1424 S Lapeer Rd, 1.6 miles

1424 S Lapeer Rd,
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Categories: Lake Orion MI

1375 S LAPEER RD 1.8 miles

1375 S LAPEER RD
LAKE ORION, MI 48360
Categories: LAKE ORION MI

318 N LAPEER RD 3.5 miles

318 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

385 N LAPEER RD 3.5 miles

385 N LAPEER RD
OXFORD, MI 48371
Categories: OXFORD MI

1915 N PERRY ST 7.6 miles

1915 N PERRY ST
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130 7.8 miles

3252 UNIVERSITY DR STE 130
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D 8.0 miles

6310 SASHABAW RD STE D
CLARKSTON, MI 48346
Categories: CLARKSTON MI

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER 8.1 miles

898 JOSLYN AVE GM PONTIAC POWERTRAIN TRAILER
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

290 W WALTON BLVD 8.1 miles

290 W WALTON BLVD
PONTIAC, MI 48340
Categories: PONTIAC MI

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR 8.5 miles

1101 W UNIVERSITY DR
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14 8.8 miles

455 S Livernois Rd, Suite A-14
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

1398 ROSS LN 9.1 miles

1398 ROSS LN
ROCHESTER, MI 48306
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202 10.0 miles

5825 Ortonville Rd, Suite 202
Clarkston, MI 48346
Categories: Clarkston MI

31 OAKLAND AVE 10.2 miles

31 OAKLAND AVE
PONTIAC, MI 48342
Categories: PONTIAC MI

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400 10.3 miles

2820 CROOKS RD Ste 400
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150 10.5 miles

1701 S. BOULEVARD E, 150
ROCHESTER, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER MI

461 W HURON ST 10.9 miles

461 W HURON ST
PONTIAC, MI 48341
Categories: PONTIAC MI

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103 11.3 miles

135 Barclay Circle, Suite 103
Rochester, MI 48307
Categories: Rochester MI

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340 11.3 miles

745 BARCLAY CIR STE 340
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307
Categories: ROCHESTER HILLS MI

2191 S BLVD 11.3 miles

2191 S BLVD
AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326
Categories: AUBURN HILLS MI

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202 11.5 miles

1265 West Huron Street, Suite 202
Waterford, MI 48328
Categories: Waterford MI

5800 Highland Rd 11.9 miles

5800 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

5180 DEQUINDRE RD 12.1 miles

5180 DEQUINDRE RD
UTICA, MI 48316
Categories: UTICA MI

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106 12.3 miles

43494 Woodward Ave, Suite 106
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Categories: Bloomfield Hills MI

80650 VAN DYKE RD 12.3 miles

80650 VAN DYKE RD
BRUCE TWP, MI 48065
Categories: BRUCE TWP MI

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200 12.4 miles

6620 Highland Rd, Suite 200
Waterford, MI 48327
Categories: Waterford MI

2253 HAMPTON ST 14.1 miles

2253 HAMPTON ST
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
Categories: WHITE LAKE MI

39333 Van Dyke 14.4 miles

39333 Van Dyke
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

51863 SCHOENHERR RD 14.5 miles

51863 SCHOENHERR RD
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160 14.9 miles

50505 SCHOENHERR RD STE 160
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Categories: SHELBY TOWNSHIP MI

6015 19 MILE RD 15.5 miles

6015 19 MILE RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105 15.7 miles

1050 WILSHIRE DR STE 105
TROY, MI 48084
Categories: TROY MI

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102 16.2 miles

38815 Dequindre Rd, Suite 102
Troy, MI 48083
Categories: Troy MI

45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD 16.3 miles

45030 NORTHPOINTE BLVD
UTICA, MI 48315
Categories: UTICA MI

2455 Union Lake Rd, 16.5 miles

2455 Union Lake Rd,
Commerce Township, MI 48382
Categories: Commerce Township MI

1770 23 Mile Road 16.6 miles

1770 23 Mile Road
Macomb Township, MI 48044
Categories: Macomb Township MI

1663 STEPHENSON HWY 17.0 miles

1663 STEPHENSON HWY
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

40732 VAN DYKE AVE 17.0 miles

40732 VAN DYKE AVE
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200 17.1 miles

627 E MAPLE RD STE 200
TROY, MI 48083
Categories: TROY MI

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130 17.4 miles

36250 DEQUINDRE RD STE 130
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310
Categories: STERLING HEIGHTS MI

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1 17.9 miles

555 W 14 Mile Rd, Suite B1
Clawson, MI 48017
Categories: Clawson MI

944 BALDWIN RD STE D 18.0 miles

944 BALDWIN RD STE D
LAPEER, MI 48446
Categories: LAPEER MI

1224 W 14 MILE RD 18.2 miles

1224 W 14 MILE RD
CLAWSON, MI 48017
Categories: CLAWSON MI

43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135 18.2 miles

43475 Dalcoma Dr, Suite 135
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Categories: Clinton Township MI

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100 18.4 miles

7125 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 100
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121 18.5 miles

43900 GARFIELD RD STE 121
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

3273 Davison Rd, Suite 6 18.9 miles

3273 Davison Rd, Suite 6
Lapeer, MI 48446
Categories: Lapeer MI

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170 19.0 miles

33200 W 14 MILE RD, STE 170
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
Categories: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2 19.4 miles

2530 CROOKS RD STE 2
ROYAL OAK, MI 48073
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

1254 N MAIN ST 19.5 miles

1254 N MAIN ST
LAPEER, MI 48446
Categories: LAPEER MI

1375 N MAIN ST 19.5 miles

1375 N MAIN ST
LAPEER, MI 48446
Categories: LAPEER MI

12751 S SAGINAW ST STE 701 19.5 miles

12751 S SAGINAW ST STE 701
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200 19.6 miles

555 Horace Brown Dr Ste 200
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Categories: Madison Heights MI

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117 19.8 miles

26400 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 117
Southfield, MI 48034
Categories: Southfield MI

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103 20.1 miles

28595 ORCHARD LAKE RD STE 103
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334
Categories: FARMINGTON HILLS MI

237 Davis Lake Rd, 20.3 miles

237 Davis Lake Rd,
Lapeer, MI 48446
Categories: Lapeer MI

739 E 12 MILE RD 20.6 miles

739 E 12 MILE RD
MADISON HTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HTS MI

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3 20.6 miles

1010 N CAMPBELL RD STE 3
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

425 PARK AVE 20.7 miles

425 PARK AVE
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067
Categories: ROYAL OAK MI

1794 N Lapeer Rd Ste D 20.7 miles

1794 N Lapeer Rd Ste D
Lapeer, MI 48446
Categories: Lapeer MI

31700 VAN DYKE AVE 20.8 miles

31700 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

26185 GREENFIELD RD 20.9 miles

26185 GREENFIELD RD
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200 21.0 miles

29245 Ryan Rd Ste 200
Warren, MI 48092
Categories: Warren MI

15717 15 MILE RD 21.3 miles

15717 15 MILE RD
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48035
Categories: CLINTON TOWNSHIP MI

1097 S State Rd, Unit 2 21.3 miles

1097 S State Rd, Unit 2
Davison, MI 48423
Categories: Davison MI

12821 S. SAGINAW ST, STE D13 21.4 miles

12821 S. SAGINAW ST, STE D13
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

8401 HOLLY RD 21.4 miles

8401 HOLLY RD
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

3434 REGENCY DRIVE, SUITE B 21.5 miles

3434 REGENCY DRIVE, SUITE B
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304 21.5 miles

24901 NORTHWESTERN HWY STE 304
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

27351 DEQUINDRE RD 21.5 miles

27351 DEQUINDRE RD
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071
Categories: MADISON HEIGHTS MI

50110 GRATIOT AVE 21.9 miles

50110 GRATIOT AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

1360 S MILFORD RD 21.9 miles

1360 S MILFORD RD
HIGHLAND, MI 48357
Categories: HIGHLAND MI

53379 GRATIOT AVE 22.3 miles

53379 GRATIOT AVE
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48051
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

11569 E 12 MILE RD 22.5 miles

11569 E 12 MILE RD
WARREN, MI 48093
Categories: WARREN MI

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422 22.8 miles

22255 GREENFIELD RD STE 422
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C 22.9 miles

641 W 9 MILE RD STE C
FERNDALE, MI 48220
Categories: FERNDALE MI

33089 GROESBECK HWY 22.9 miles

33089 GROESBECK HWY
FRASER, MI 48026
Categories: FRASER MI

26400 Van Dyke Ave, 23.2 miles

26400 Van Dyke Ave,
Center Line, MI 48015
Categories: Center Line MI

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE 23.2 miles

32620 GRAND RIVER AVE
FARMINGTON, MI 48336
Categories: FARMINGTON MI

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200 23.5 miles

20755 GREENFIELD RD STE 200
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Categories: SOUTHFIELD MI

30795 23 MILE RD 23.5 miles

30795 23 MILE RD
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

25429 VAN DYKE AVE 23.6 miles

25429 VAN DYKE AVE
CENTER LINE, MI 48015
Categories: CENTER LINE MI

22341 W 8 Mile Rd 23.6 miles

22341 W 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
Categories: Detroit MI

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115 23.9 miles

40015 Grand River Road, Suite 115
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

29600 S WIXOM RD 23.9 miles

29600 S WIXOM RD
WIXOM, MI 48393
Categories: WIXOM MI

5494 S Dort Hwy 23.9 miles

5494 S Dort Hwy
Flint, MI 48507
Categories: Flint MI

2313 E HILL RD 24.0 miles

2313 E HILL RD
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Categories: GRAND BLANC MI

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B 24.0 miles

42020 GRAND RIVER AVE STE B
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

6011 Porter Rd, 24.1 miles

6011 Porter Rd,
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Categories: Grand Blanc MI

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101 24.1 miles

42875 GRAND RIVER AVE STE 101
NOVI, MI 48375
Categories: NOVI MI

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301 24.2 miles

39555 W 10 Mile Rd Ste 301
Novi, MI 48375
Categories: Novi MI

26095 SCHOENHERR RD 24.3 miles

26095 SCHOENHERR RD
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

32743 23 MILE RD STE 120 24.5 miles

32743 23 MILE RD STE 120
CHESTERFIELD, MI 48047
Categories: CHESTERFIELD MI

31503 GRATIOT AVE 24.6 miles

31503 GRATIOT AVE
ROSEVILLE, MI 48066
Categories: ROSEVILLE MI

22605 VAN DYKE AVE 24.9 miles

22605 VAN DYKE AVE
WARREN, MI 48089
Categories: WARREN MI

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE 25.0 miles

18984 LIVERNOIS AVE
DETROIT, MI 48221
Categories: DETROIT MI

32008 HARPER AVE 25.0 miles

32008 HARPER AVE
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI 48082
Categories: SAINT CLAIR SHORES MI

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: Lake Orion, Michigan

Lake Orion (/??ri?n/ ORR-ee-?n) is a village in the north side outskirts of Metro Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. The population was 2,973 at the 2010 census. "Lake Orion" is often used to describe both the village and the much larger Orion Township,[citation needed] of which the village is a part.

Judah Church and Moses (or Samuel) Munson were among the first settlers. Munson, who arrived in 1824, built a sawmill in 1825, and planted the first orchard. Jesse Decker arrived from upstate New York with his wife, Mary, in 1825. Decker proved to be energetic and became "everything to everybody," so that the place soon became known as "Decker's Settlement," and the town was called "Canandaigua," after Canandaigua, New York, where the settlers originated. The settlement grew into a bustling commercial center with a sawmill, tavern, post office, general store, blacksmith shop, school and cemetery. In 1828, a power dam was built uniting several small lakes and forming the mile wide Lake Canandaigua, just west of the village.[citation needed]

In 1830, Jesse Decker raised the first frame barn in the area with the help of local Indians. The first post office was opened in 1832, with Decker as postmaster. In 1835, the community's name was changed from Canandaigua to Orion, and as a result, Lake Canadaigua would be renamed Lake Orion. The same year, the Township of Orion was formally approved by the Michigan Territorial government. Decker became the first Supervisor of Orion, with a salary of $2.00 a year. By 1836, two persons were licensed to keep taverns in the town, one of whom was Decker. Decker was elected to the first Michigan House of Representatives in 1837 and also served as justice of the peace for the Orion area. By 1840 Decker owned 440 acres (1.8 km2) of land.

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Median Age: 45.3 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Lake Orion: 89.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (18.2%), American (12.2%), Irish (8.6%), French (8.3%), Italian (8.1%), Polish (7.2%).

Land Area: 0.76 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 48362

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $64,214 (it was $51,311 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $38,406 (it was $28,671 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $234,822 (it was $167,400 in 2000) Lake Orion:$234,822MI:$155,700

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