Rockdale, IL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 946

Population (female): 999

Median Age: 36.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,004.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.4%

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 60436

Races:
      White alone - 1,174 - 59.4%
      Hispanic - 700 - 35.4%
      Black alone - 73 - 3.7%
      Asian alone - 10 - 0.5%
      Two or more races - 10 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.05%

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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 Rockdale, IL

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Rockdale, IL for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Rockdale, IL testing locations.

32 UNO CIR 1.6 miles

32 UNO CIR
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 1.8 miles

310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102,
Joliet, IL 60435
Categories: Joliet IL

2000 GLENWOOD AVE 1.8 miles

2000 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

333 MADISON ST 1.8 miles

333 MADISON ST
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

2100 GLENWOOD AVE 1.9 miles

2100 GLENWOOD AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

330 MADISON ST STE B2 1.9 miles

330 MADISON ST STE B2
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

2025 S CHICAGO ST 2.2 miles

2025 S CHICAGO ST
JOLIET, IL 60436
Categories: JOLIET IL

800 N LARKIN AVE 2.2 miles

800 N LARKIN AVE
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

1360 HOUBOLT RD 2.8 miles

1360 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
Categories: JOLIET IL

1314 HOUBOLT RD 2.8 miles

1314 HOUBOLT RD
JOLIET, IL 60431
Categories: JOLIET IL

750 ESSINGTON RD 3.1 miles

750 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 3.4 miles

1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

16101 WEBER RD 3.8 miles

16101 WEBER RD
CREST HILL, IL 60403
Categories: CREST HILL IL

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 4.6 miles

1039 BROOK FOREST AVE
Shorewood, IL 60404
Categories: Shorewood IL

2306 ESSINGTON RD 4.6 miles

2306 ESSINGTON RD
JOLIET, IL 60435
Categories: JOLIET IL

24441 W EAMES ST 6.3 miles

24441 W EAMES ST
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
Categories: CHANNAHON IL

1000 S HAMILTON ST 6.4 miles

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

On-Site ONLY 7.8 miles

On-Site ONLY
Plainfield, IL 60586
Categories: Plainfield IL

16221 W 159th St 8.2 miles

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

621 E LINCOLN HWY 8.4 miles

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

603 W MONDAMIN ST 8.8 miles

603 W MONDAMIN ST
MINOOKA, IL 60447
Categories: MINOOKA IL

27240 W SAXONY DR 9.9 miles

27240 W SAXONY DR
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
Categories: CHANNAHON IL

250 E MAPLE ST 10.0 miles

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

14330 S WILL COOK RD 10.3 miles

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

1280 WINDHAM PKWY 10.8 miles

1280 WINDHAM PKWY
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
Categories: ROMEOVILLE IL

24600 W 127TH ST 11.0 miles

24600 W 127TH ST
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

726 S WEBER RD 11.4 miles

726 S WEBER RD
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 11.4 miles

24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B
Plainfield, IL 60585
Categories: Plainfield IL

PO BOX 63 11.7 miles

PO BOX 63
MOKENA, IL 60448
Categories: MOKENA IL

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 11.9 miles

13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
Categories: PLAINFIELD IL

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 12.8 miles

391 S BOLINGBROOK DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

480 QUADRANGLE DR 12.8 miles

480 QUADRANGLE DR
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

10737 W. 165TH STREET 13.4 miles

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

130 N WEBER RD STE 108 13.6 miles

130 N WEBER RD STE 108
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
Categories: BOLINGBROOK IL

19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 13.7 miles

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

21035 S LA GRANGE RD 13.8 miles

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

484 W Boughton Rd, 14.1 miles

484 W Boughton Rd,
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Categories: Bolingbrook IL

18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 14.3 miles

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

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 14.4 miles

3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 14.6 miles

2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

9570 W 159TH ST STE A 15.0 miles

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

14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 16.1 miles

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

onsite for POH only 16.7 miles

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

1190 S NAPER BLVD 17.0 miles

1190 S NAPER BLVD
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 17.1 miles

1220 HOBSON RD STE 220
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 17.3 miles

2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240
Aurora, IL 60504
Categories: Aurora IL

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 17.3 miles

7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G,
Woodridge, IL 60517
Categories: Woodridge IL

2000 OGDEN AVE 17.4 miles

2000 OGDEN AVE
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

17148 HARLEM AVE 17.4 miles

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

7530 WOODWARD AVE 17.4 miles

7530 WOODWARD AVE
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
Categories: WOODRIDGE IL

6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 17.4 miles

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

16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 17.7 miles

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

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 17.9 miles

4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

1955 RANDI DR 17.9 miles

1955 RANDI DR
AURORA, IL 60504
Categories: AURORA IL

801 S WASHINGTON ST 17.9 miles

801 S WASHINGTON ST
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

100 GORE RD STE H 18.0 miles

100 GORE RD STE H
MORRIS, IL 60450
Categories: MORRIS IL

640 S Washington St Ste 140, 18.1 miles

640 S Washington St Ste 140,
Naperville, IL 60540
Categories: Naperville IL

5775 E STATE HWY 113 18.2 miles

5775 E STATE HWY 113
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Categories: COAL CITY IL

1851 DOUGLAS RD 18.2 miles

1851 DOUGLAS RD
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
Categories: MONTGOMERY IL

6701 US HIGHWAY 34 18.5 miles

6701 US HIGHWAY 34
OSWEGO, IL 60543
Categories: OSWEGO IL

7421 S CASS AVE 18.5 miles

7421 S CASS AVE
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 18.7 miles

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

18W125 RODGERS CT 18.8 miles

18W125 RODGERS CT
DARIEN, IL 60561
Categories: DARIEN IL

3052 WEBER DR 18.9 miles

3052 WEBER DR
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

ONSITE ONLY 19.0 miles

ONSITE ONLY
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

12255 S 80TH AVE 19.1 miles

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

100 GORE RD STE H ATTN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 19.2 miles

100 GORE RD STE H ATTN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
MORRIS, IL 60450
Categories: MORRIS IL

1113 Fairview Ave, 19.5 miles

1113 Fairview Ave,
Westmont, IL 60559
Categories: Westmont IL

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 19.5 miles

636 RAYMOND DR STE 102
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 19.6 miles

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

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 19.7 miles

1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Categories: NAPERVILLE IL

25711 S Egyptian Trail 19.8 miles

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

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 19.9 miles

143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

151 S LINCOLN AVE 19.9 miles

151 S LINCOLN AVE
AURORA, IL 60505
Categories: AURORA IL

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 20.0 miles

535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
Categories: WILLOWBROOK IL

1122 W VETERANS PKWY 20.1 miles

1122 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
Categories: YORKVILLE IL

1100 W VETERANS PKWY 20.1 miles

1100 W VETERANS PKWY
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
Categories: YORKVILLE IL

1971 Gowdy Road 20.2 miles

1971 Gowdy Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Categories: Naperville IL

611 DIVISION ST 20.4 miles

611 DIVISION ST
PEOTONE, IL 60468
Categories: PEOTONE IL

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 21.2 miles

1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230
Yorkville, IL 60560
Categories: Yorkville IL

13641 S ROUTE 59 21.7 miles

13641 S ROUTE 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
Categories: Plainfield IL

6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 21.7 miles

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

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 21.7 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 21.9 miles

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

1870 W GALENA BLVD 21.9 miles

1870 W GALENA BLVD
AURORA, IL 60506
Categories: AURORA IL

4742 CAL SAG RD 22.0 miles

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

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 22.3 miles

534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Categories: HINSDALE IL

4800 W 129TH ST 22.3 miles

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

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 22.4 miles

40 S CLAY ST STE 100E
HINSDALE, IL 60521
Categories: HINSDALE IL

16501 KEDZIE AVE 22.5 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
Categories: MARKHAM IL

5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 22.5 miles

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

2635 Church Rd Ste 105 22.6 miles

2635 Church Rd Ste 105
Aurora, IL 60502
Categories: Aurora IL

8755 S HARLEM AVE 22.6 miles

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

6170 JOLIET RD 22.6 miles

6170 JOLIET RD
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
Categories: COUNTRYSIDE IL

2853 KIRK RD 22.9 miles

2853 KIRK RD
AURORA, IL 60502
Categories: AURORA IL

9532 EAGLE WAY 23.0 miles

9532 EAGLE WAY
CHICAGO, IL 60678
Categories: CHICAGO IL

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 23.3 miles

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
Categories: LA GRANGE IL

10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 23.4 miles

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

5660 W 95TH ST 23.4 miles

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

18665 DIXIE HWY 23.5 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
Categories: HOMEWOOD IL

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 23.9 miles

2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330,
Lombard, IL 60148
Categories: Lombard IL

3301 N Ashland 23.9 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 24.2 miles

82 Miller Dr Ste 101,
North Aurora, IL 60542
Categories: North Aurora IL

15600 HONORE AVE 24.4 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
Categories: HARVEY IL

1423 CHICAGO RD 24.5 miles

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

30 E 15TH ST STE 100 24.6 miles

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

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 24.6 miles

875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
Categories: GLEN ELLYN IL

2310 York St Ste 4A 24.8 miles

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

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing is a method used by individuals to check for the presence of drugs in the body, typically through urine, saliva, or hair sample tests. This form of testing is commonly employed by parents, employers, and educational institutions who wish to monitor drug use. It can also be useful for individuals monitoring their own recovery from drug addiction or for those who need to ensure a drug-free status for workplace compliance.

Types of In-Home Drug Tests

  • Urine Tests: The most common type, these tests detect drugs and their metabolites in urine. They are known for their ease of use, rapid results, and affordability.
  • Saliva Tests: These involve collecting saliva to detect drug residues. While not as sensitive as urine tests, they are less invasive and can detect drug use within a shorter window after consumption.
  • Hair Follicle Tests: These tests provide a longer detection window, tracing drug use back up to 90 days. However, they are more expensive and require sending a sample to a lab for analysis.

Advantages of In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing kits offer several benefits:

  1. Privacy: Allows testing in a private setting, which can be less stressful for individuals being tested.
  2. Convenience: Tests can be performed at any time and do not require appointments with healthcare providers.
  3. Immediate Results: Most tests provide results within minutes, offering quick insight into drug use.
  4. Cost-Effective: These tests are generally more affordable than testing conducted at medical facilities.

Limitations and Considerations

While in-home drug testing kits are useful, they also have limitations:

  • Accuracy: The accuracy can vary between brands and types of tests. False positives and false negatives can occur, especially if the test kits are not used correctly.
  • Legal Implications: The results from in-home tests might not be admissible in court or in formal employment settings, which often require confirmation from professional labs.
  • Drug Detection Windows: Each drug has a different detection window, and some drugs may not be detectable shortly after use.

Choosing the Right Test

When selecting an in-home drug testing kit, consider the following:

  1. Substances Tested: Ensure the kit can detect the specific drugs you are concerned about.
  2. Sensitivity and Specificity: Look for kits that balance sensitivity (ability to detect drugs at low levels) with specificity (ability to avoid false positives).
  3. User Reviews: Research reviews and feedback to gauge the effectiveness and reliability of different brands and types.

In summary, in-home drug testing can be a valuable tool for maintaining a safe and drug-free environment. However, it is essential to understand its limitations and ensure proper usage to obtain reliable results.

Local Area Info: Rockdale, Illinois

Rockdale is located at 41°30?27?N 88°6?55?W? / ?41.50750°N 88.11528°W? / 41.50750; -88.11528 (41.507480, -88.115233). It is immediately south of the city of Joliet, and is about 36 miles southwest of Chicago.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,888 people, 762 households, and 473 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,377.4 people per square mile (922.7/km²). There were 826 housing units at an average density of 1,040.1 per square mile (403.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 82.89% White, 0.85% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 10.86% from other races, and 4.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.98% of the population.

There were 762 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.11.

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Population (male): 946

Population (female): 999

Median Age: 36.5 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,004.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 10.4%

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 60436

Races:
      White alone - 1,174 - 59.4%
      Hispanic - 700 - 35.4%
      Black alone - 73 - 3.7%
      Asian alone - 10 - 0.5%
      Two or more races - 10 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 8 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.05%

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