North Richmond, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Median Age: 31.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in North Richmond: 136.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (47.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.5% for Black residents, 32.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.1% for other race residents, 34.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.8%), Brazilian (1.9%).

Land Area:

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 94801

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $95,339
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $45,776
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $642,300 North Richmond:$642,300CA:$509,400

Races:
      Hispanic - 1,862 - 50.1%
      Black alone - 1,181 - 31.8%
      Asian alone - 423 - 11.4%
      White alone - 111 - 3.0%
      Two or more races - 86 - 2.3%
      Other race alone - 31 - 0.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 15 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.2%

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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 Richmond, CA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

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

120 BROADWAY STE 23 0.2 miles

120 BROADWAY STE 23
RICHMOND, CA 94804
Categories: RICHMOND CA

901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1 0.7 miles

901 NEVIN AVE BLDG B FLOOR 1
RICHMOND, CA 94801
Categories: RICHMOND CA

3726 BARRETT AVE 0.8 miles

3726 BARRETT AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94805
Categories: RICHMOND CA

2000 VALE RD 1.3 miles

2000 VALE RD
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Categories: SAN PABLO CA

2425 CHURCH LN 1.7 miles

2425 CHURCH LN
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Categories: SAN PABLO CA

2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203 3.1 miles

2970 HILLTOP MALL RD STE 203
RICHMOND, CA 94806
Categories: RICHMOND CA

2505 BATAAN ST STE O 5.0 miles

2505 BATAAN ST STE O
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

4749 SURREY LN 5.4 miles

4749 SURREY LN
EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803
Categories: EL SOBRANTE CA

2850 7TH ST STE 100 6.4 miles

2850 7TH ST STE 100
BERKELEY, CA 94710
Categories: BERKELEY CA

500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115 6.9 miles

500 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 115
Hercules, CA 94547
Categories: Hercules CA

6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850 7.3 miles

6001 SHELLMOUND ST STE 850
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Categories: EMERYVILLE CA

2450 ASHBY AVE 7.4 miles

2450 ASHBY AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
Categories: BERKELEY CA

520 6TH ST 7.8 miles

520 6TH ST
RODEO, CA 94572
Categories: RODEO CA

25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101 8.9 miles

25 BELLAM BLVD STE 101
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
Categories: SAN RAFAEL CA

3701 BROADWAY FL 5 9.1 miles

3701 BROADWAY FL 5
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Categories: OAKLAND CA

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910 9.2 miles

4069 PIEDMONT AVE STE 910
OAKLAND, CA 94611
Categories: OAKLAND CA

350 HAWTHORNE AVE 9.2 miles

350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110 9.2 miles

3300 WEBSTER ST, STE 1110
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Categories: OAKLAND CA

101 CASA BUENA DR 9.2 miles

101 CASA BUENA DR
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Categories: CORTE MADERA CA

2 FIFER AVE STE 130 9.3 miles

2 FIFER AVE STE 130
CORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Categories: CORTE MADERA CA

1517 GRAND AVE 9.6 miles

1517 GRAND AVE
PIEDMONT, CA 94611
Categories: PIEDMONT CA

1700 BROADWAY STE 310 9.9 miles

1700 BROADWAY STE 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612
Categories: OAKLAND CA

49 DRUMM ST 10.1 miles

49 DRUMM ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

26 CALIFORNIA ST 10.2 miles

26 CALIFORNIA ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

845 JACKSON ST 10.2 miles

845 JACKSON ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1220 S ELISEO DR 10.3 miles

1220 S ELISEO DR
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101 10.3 miles

1300 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 101
Greenbrae, CA 94904
Categories: Greenbrae CA

1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL 10.3 miles

1321 S ELISEO DR 1ST FL
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

250 BON AIR RD 10.4 miles

250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Categories: GREENBRAE CA

384 EMBARCADERO W 10.5 miles

384 EMBARCADERO W
OAKLAND, CA 94607
Categories: OAKLAND CA

580 MARKET ST STE 100 10.5 miles

580 MARKET ST STE 100
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

900 HYDE ST 10.8 miles

900 HYDE ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ 11.1 miles

24 WILLIE MAYS PLZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N 11.3 miles

1125 SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD STE N
KENTFIELD, CA 94904
Categories: KENTFIELD CA

601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008 11.4 miles

601 VAN NESS AVE Ste 2008
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

2300 SUTTER ST STE 102 11.5 miles

2300 SUTTER ST STE 102
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

2201 Post St, 11.6 miles

2201 Post St,
San Francisco, CA 94115
Categories: San Francisco CA

2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1 12.0 miles

2 CONNECTICUT ST STE 1
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor 12.2 miles

200 MUIR RD Hacienda Bldg, 1st Floor
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A 12.2 miles

Castro & Duboce St, South Tower Ste 160A
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

243 GEORGIA ST STE B 12.4 miles

243 GEORGIA ST STE B
VALLEJO, CA 94590
Categories: VALLEJO CA

2198 15th St, 12.6 miles

2198 15th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Categories: San Francisco CA

3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2 12.6 miles

3237 ALHAMBRA AVE STE 2
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1 12.8 miles

99 MONTECILLO RD MOB 1
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Categories: SAN RAFAEL CA

17 Tennessee St 12.9 miles

17 Tennessee St
Vallejo, CA 94590
Categories: Vallejo CA

2042 Columbus Pkwy, 13.1 miles

2042 Columbus Pkwy,
Benicia, CA 94510
Categories: Benicia CA

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D 13.2 miles

2111 Whitehall Place, Suite D
Alameda, CA 94501
Categories: Alameda CA

1100 ROSE DR ste 140 13.3 miles

1100 ROSE DR ste 140
BENICIA, CA 94510
Categories: BENICIA CA

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A 13.3 miles

2421 ENCINAL AVE STE A
ALAMEDA, CA 94501
Categories: ALAMEDA CA

827 ARNOLD DR STE 70 13.3 miles

827 ARNOLD DR STE 70
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896 13.4 miles

505 PARNASSUS AVE Ste 896
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ 13.6 miles

3555 CESAR CHAVEZ
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

1805 ARNOLD DR 14.1 miles

1805 ARNOLD DR
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
Categories: MARTINEZ CA

SFIA Terminal 2 14.3 miles

SFIA Terminal 2
San Francisco, CA 94125
Categories: San Francisco CA

975 SERENO DR 14.4 miles

975 SERENO DR
VALLEJO, CA 94589
Categories: VALLEJO CA

On-site only 14.4 miles

On-site only
San Francisco, CA 94124
Categories: San Francisco CA

609 GREGORY LN STE 100 14.6 miles

609 GREGORY LN STE 100
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
Categories: PLEASANT HILL CA

300 HOSPITAL DR 14.7 miles

300 HOSPITAL DR
VALLEJO, CA 94589
Categories: VALLEJO CA

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146 15.0 miles

401 Gregory Ln, Ste 146
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Categories: Pleasant Hill CA

7817 OAKPORT ST 15.5 miles

7817 OAKPORT ST
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205 15.5 miles

401 ROLAND WAY STE 205
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR 15.6 miles

7901 OAKPORT ST STE 4950 2ND FLOOR
OAKLAND, CA 94621
Categories: OAKLAND CA

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190 15.7 miles

1981 N BROADWAY Ste 190
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

538 STONE RD STE G 15.7 miles

538 STONE RD STE G
BENICIA, CA 94510
Categories: BENICIA CA

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520 15.9 miles

2280 DIAMOND BLVD STE 520
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

1425 S MAIN ST 16.1 miles

1425 S MAIN ST
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

180 ROWLAND WAY 16.1 miles

180 ROWLAND WAY
NOVATO, CA 94945
Categories: NOVATO CA

2231 GALAXY CT 16.6 miles

2231 GALAXY CT
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2090 COMMERCE AVE 16.6 miles

2090 COMMERCE AVE
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105 16.6 miles

108 LA CASA VIA, STE 105
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

320 LENNON LN FL 2 17.3 miles

320 LENNON LN FL 2
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Categories: WALNUT CREEK CA

2540 EAST ST 17.4 miles

2540 EAST ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

2425 East Street, Suite 6 17.4 miles

2425 East Street, Suite 6
Concord, CA 94520
Categories: Concord CA

2477 PACHECO ST 17.5 miles

2477 PACHECO ST
CONCORD, CA 94520
Categories: CONCORD CA

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180 17.9 miles

1555 DOOLITTLE DR STE 180
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

1900 SULLIVAN AVE 18.8 miles

1900 SULLIVAN AVE
DALY CITY, CA 94015
Categories: DALY CITY CA

2587 MERCED ST 18.8 miles

2587 MERCED ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

13939 E 14TH ST 19.1 miles

13939 E 14TH ST
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
Categories: SAN LEANDRO CA

3 S LINDEN AVE 19.9 miles

3 S LINDEN AVE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080
Categories: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA

International Terminal Level 3 A Side 20.0 miles

International Terminal Level 3 A Side
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94128
Categories: SAN FRANCISCO CA

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H 20.8 miles

5167 CLAYTON RD STE H
CONCORD, CA 94521
Categories: CONCORD CA

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212 21.6 miles

801 TRAEGER AVE Ste 212
SAN BRUNO, CA 94066
Categories: SAN BRUNO CA

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101, 21.9 miles

20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 101,
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Categories: Castro Valley CA

1663 ROLLINS RD 23.4 miles

1663 ROLLINS RD
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108 23.6 miles

2301 CAMINO RAMON STE 108
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

1501 TROUSDALE DR 23.6 miles

1501 TROUSDALE DR
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142 23.8 miles

6001 NORRIS CANYON RD Ste 142
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140 23.8 miles

5601 NORRIS CANYON RD STE 140
SAN RAMON, CA 94583
Categories: SAN RAMON CA

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3 23.9 miles

24326 MISSION BLVD STE 3
HAYWARD, CA 94544
Categories: HAYWARD CA

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400 23.9 miles

1860 EL CAMINO REAL STE 400
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
Categories: BURLINGAME CA

3900 LAKEVILLE HWY 24.1 miles

3900 LAKEVILLE HWY
PETALUMA, CA 94954
Categories: PETALUMA CA

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32 24.6 miles

26250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE 32
HAYWARD, CA 94545
Categories: HAYWARD CA

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B 24.7 miles

1001 PITTSBURG ANTIOCH HWY STE B
PITTSBURG, CA 94565
Categories: PITTSBURG CA

60 N EL CAMINO REAL 24.9 miles

60 N EL CAMINO REAL
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Categories: SAN MATEO CA

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 Richmond, California

North Richmond is an unincorporated area in Contra Costa County, California, a census-designated place (CDP) with a population of 3,717 adjacent to and nearly surrounded by the city of Richmond.

The area of North Richmond was populated by Ohlone tribes which settled the area in the 6th century. However, Hokan speaking people may have inhabited the area even earlier, and archaeological evidence shows human settlement to have begun at least by 4000 BC. The Ohlone tribesmen subsisted from hunter-gatherering the bountiful amount of land and sea life of the area. Especially the great amounts of seafood made available along the coastline of Castro Cove and the surrounding marshlands and delta of Wildcat and San Pablo creeks. The majority of present-day North Richmond was territory of the Karkin tribe (or Carquinez) however the land lies on what was a border area with the Chocheño tribe and likely had influences of both groups. The tribes made great use of the salmon and trout runs on the rivers. However, today, culverting and damming has decimated the habitat for these species and they are rarely present ever at the opening of the watercourse.

In the early part of the 20th century, North Richmond was populated by Italian-Americans. During World War II, many African-Americans moved from the South and Midwest and came to the Western United States in order to find jobs helping the war effort. Many came to work in Richmond's shipyards and consequently, moved into North Richmond.

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Population (total):

Median Age: 31.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in North Richmond: 136.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (47.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.5% for Black residents, 32.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.1% for other race residents, 34.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.8%), Brazilian (1.9%).

Land Area:

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 94801

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $95,339
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $45,776
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $642,300 North Richmond:$642,300CA:$509,400

Races:
      Hispanic - 1,862 - 50.1%
      Black alone - 1,181 - 31.8%
      Asian alone - 423 - 11.4%
      White alone - 111 - 3.0%
      Two or more races - 86 - 2.3%
      Other race alone - 31 - 0.8%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 15 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.2%

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