North Reading, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 14,892. >Population change since 2000: +7.6%

Population (male): 7,325

Population (female): 7,567

Median Age: 42.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in North Reading: 148.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall):

Poverty (breakdown):

Land Area: 13.3 square miles.

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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 North Reading, MA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in North Reading, MA 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 North Reading, MA testing locations.

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 3.5 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

66B CONCORD ST 4.0 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

On-site only 5.1 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

16 Main Street 5.2 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 5.8 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 5.8 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 6.2 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

194 NORTH ST 6.2 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

52 BOW ST 6.3 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

P.O. Box 546 6.6 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

371 BROADWAY 6.6 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

229 Andover Street 6.9 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 7.0 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 7.0 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

POH on-site only 7.1 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 7.1 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

138 Haverhill St, 7.6 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 7.8 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 8.5 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

510 BOSTON RD 9.4 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 9.5 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 9.6 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

345 MAIN ST 9.8 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

1 GENERAL ST 9.9 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

20 S BORDER RD 10.1 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

219 CENTRE ST 10.3 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 10.6 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

92 HIGH ST 10.9 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

700 Rogers Street, 10.9 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

37 MANNING ST 11.1 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1 Branch St, 11.4 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 11.4 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

58 BEDFORD ST 11.5 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 11.5 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

101 STATION LNDG 11.8 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 12.2 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 12.2 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 12.3 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 12.7 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 13.0 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 13.1 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 13.3 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

601 Concord Ave 13.4 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

12 EVERETT ST 13.6 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 13.9 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 13.9 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

39 Village Square, 13.9 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 13.9 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

41 CARLETON RD 14.0 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 14.0 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 14.1 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 14.2 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

296 Main Street 14.3 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 14.6 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

Onsite Only #1 14.7 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

114 WESTERN AVE 14.8 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 14.8 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 14.9 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 15.1 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 15.2 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

376 Arsenal Street 15.2 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 16.0 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 16.0 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

289 Main St, 16.0 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 16.0 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

358 HARVARD ST 16.1 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 16.1 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 16.1 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

1285 Beacon St 16.2 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 16.3 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

1030 MAIN ST 16.4 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

159 N BROADWAY 16.4 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

319 Longwood Ave, 16.4 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 16.5 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 16.6 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

9 HOPE AVE 16.6 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 16.7 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 17.0 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 17.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 17.3 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 18.2 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

49 RANGE RD STE 101 18.5 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

24 MORRILL PL 20.3 miles

24 MORRILL PL
AMESBURY, MA 1913
Categories: AMESBURY MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 20.5 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

1996 CENTRE ST 20.6 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 20.8 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

922 HIGHLAND AVE 21.1 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

7 DEANE ST 21.3 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 21.8 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 22.1 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 22.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 22.4 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

300 Main St, 22.9 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 23.0 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 23.0 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

165 GRANITE ST 23.1 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

21 SCHOOL ST 23.1 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 23.7 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 23.7 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

190 N MAIN ST 23.8 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

8 AUBURN ST 23.8 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

7 FRANCINE RD 24.0 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 24.0 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 24.3 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

50 NASHUA RD STE 301 24.3 miles

50 NASHUA RD STE 301
LONDONDERRY, NH 3053
Categories: LONDONDERRY NH

14A BROAD ST 24.4 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 24.6 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 24.6 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 24.9 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

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: North Reading, Massachusetts

The area was first settled in 1651 when the town of Reading received a special land grant north of the Ipswich River. It was officially incorporated as the separate town of North Reading in 1853. North Reading borders Andover, North Andover, Middleton, Lynnfield, Reading, and Wilmington.

"Original grants of large farmsteads along the river during the mid-17th century brought six families to the settlement before 1680. The economy of the town in the 17th and 18th century was based on subsistence farming with limited hop production. There was a sawmill on Lob's Pond by 1694 and grist and saw mills at the village center by 1794. Some small scale boot and shoe making was underway by 1820, and by 1850 small sheds or shops to make shoes were attached to almost every house in town. These shops produced cheap footwear that was sold south to clothe slaves, and the Civil War destroyed the town's industry. The principal products of the town in the early 20th century were milk, apples and fruits."

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.5 square miles (35.0 km²), of which 13.2 square miles (34.3 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²), or 1.85%, is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 14,892. >Population change since 2000: +7.6%

Population (male): 7,325

Population (female): 7,567

Median Age: 42.0 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in North Reading: 148.8 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall):

Poverty (breakdown):

Land Area: 13.3 square miles.

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