Marlow Heights, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 2,680

Population (female): 2,938

Races:
      Black alone - 4,825 - 82.5%
      Hispanic - 519 - 8.9%
      White alone - 205 - 3.5%
      Asian alone - 142 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 97 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 18 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 19 - 0.3%

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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 Marlow Heights, MD

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

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

5606 HOLTON LN 1.4 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
Categories: TEMPLE HILLS MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 4.0 miles

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Categories: FORESTVILLE MD

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 4.5 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 6.1 miles

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
Categories: CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD

225 REINEKERS LN 6.1 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 6.3 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 6.5 miles

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 6.6 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 6.8 miles

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD

2029 K ST NW STE 301 7.0 miles

2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 7.0 miles

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

911 U ST NW 7.0 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 7.0 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 7.0 miles

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 7.0 miles

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 7.4 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
Categories: Washington DC

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 7.7 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 7.8 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

920 VARNUM ST NE 7.9 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

4320 SEMINARY RD 8.3 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4527 DUKE ST 8.6 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

3301 WILSON BLVD 8.7 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 8.7 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Categories: UPPER MARLBORO MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 8.7 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 8.9 miles

11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 9.1 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 9.1 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 9.3 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

3510 HEIDI LN 9.4 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 9.5 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 9.5 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 9.9 miles

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA

Onsite Only 10.0 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 10.1 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 10.3 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 10.4 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 11.4 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 11.5 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 11.6 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 11.7 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

7933 BELLE POINT DR 11.8 miles

7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
Categories: GREENBELT MD

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 11.9 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 12.0 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

10117 PALAMAR DR 12.3 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 12.3 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD

5501 BACKLICK RD 12.7 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 12.8 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 12.9 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 13.1 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Categories: FALLS CHURCH VA

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 13.1 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 13.4 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 13.5 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 13.5 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 13.5 miles

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 14.1 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 14.5 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 15.0 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 15.1 miles

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 15.1 miles

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Categories: Waldorf MD

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 15.2 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 15.3 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 15.4 miles

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 15.6 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 15.6 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 15.7 miles

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD
BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
Categories: BRYANS ROAD MD

3070 HEATHCOTE RD 15.8 miles

3070 HEATHCOTE RD
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

13823 OUTLET DR 17.2 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

100 MAPLE AVE E 17.5 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

PO BOX 59815 18.2 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

P. O. BOX 376 18.5 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 19.1 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

10560 MAIN ST 19.3 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 19.6 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 19.6 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

216 Locust St 19.7 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

On-site ONLY 20.1 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

8768 SUSINI DR 20.9 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1 21.2 miles

201 CENTENNIAL ST B1
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Categories: LA PLATA MD

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 21.5 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
Categories: STONE RIDGE VA

403 CHARLES ST 3 21.5 miles

403 CHARLES ST 3
LA PLATA, MD 20646
Categories: LA PLATA MD

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 21.7 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 21.8 miles

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR 22.2 miles

14527 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY FEATHERSTONE SQUARE SHOPPING CTR
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

2080 Daniel Stuart Square, 22.2 miles

2080 Daniel Stuart Square,
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Categories: Woodbridge VA

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 22.2 miles

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

75 MAYO RD 22.3 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 22.6 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 22.6 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 22.8 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 22.8 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
Categories: OLNEY MD

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 23.0 miles

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101 23.0 miles

14010 SMOKETOWN ROAD, STE 101
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 23.2 miles

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 23.3 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

12713 SHOPPES LN 23.5 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

Onsite Only 23.8 miles

Onsite Only
Hughesville, MD 20637
Categories: Hughesville MD

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100 24.1 miles

12731 Marblestone Dr, Suite 100
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Categories: Woodbridge VA

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 24.1 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

208 ELDEN ST 24.3 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 24.4 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103 24.5 miles

12581 MILSTEAD WAY STE 103
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Categories: WOODBRIDGE VA

4158 DALE BLVD 24.6 miles

4158 DALE BLVD
DALE CITY, VA 22193
Categories: DALE CITY VA

820 Bestgate Rd, 24.7 miles

820 Bestgate Rd,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Categories: Annapolis MD

8945 N WESTLAND DR 24.8 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 24.8 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

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: Marlow Heights, Maryland

Marlow Heights is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,618 at the 2010 census. The Marlow Heights Shopping Center first opened in 1957 (but extended in 1960 with Hecht's), adjacent to the large community of Hillcrest Heights. It was joined ten years later, in 1967, by the two-level Iverson Mall, the Washington metropolitan area's first enclosed mall.

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,059 people, 2,316 households, and 1,588 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,938.6 people per square mile (1,135.6/km²). There were 2,427 housing units at an average density of 1,177.1/sq mi (454.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.12% White, 88.53% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 2,316 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% were married couples living together, 26.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

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Population (male): 2,680

Population (female): 2,938

Races:
      Black alone - 4,825 - 82.5%
      Hispanic - 519 - 8.9%
      White alone - 205 - 3.5%
      Asian alone - 142 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 97 - 1.7%
      American Indian alone - 18 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 19 - 0.3%

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