Shoreacres, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,608 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +8.1%

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Shoreacres, Texas as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shoreacres is 1,820 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $99,102 (it was $71,985 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $42,362 (it was $29,370 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $210,990 (it was $102,100 in 2000) Shoreacres:$210,990TX:$172,200

Races:
      White alone - 1,369 - 74.2%
      Hispanic - 370 - 20.1%
      Two or more races - 21 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 0.5%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.4%
      Black alone - 4 - 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 Shoreacres, TX

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Shoreacres, TX 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 Shoreacres, TX testing locations.

125 SYLVAN ST 2.0 miles

125 SYLVAN ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

1009 S BROADWAY ST 2.4 miles

1009 S BROADWAY ST
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X 2.6 miles

1309 W FAIRMONT PKWY STE X
LA PORTE, TX 77571
Categories: LA PORTE TX

415 BISCAYNE BLVD 4.2 miles

415 BISCAYNE BLVD
EL LAGO, TX 77586
Categories: EL LAGO TX

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220 6.5 miles

2200 E NASA Pkwy 1, Ste 220
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Categories: Nassau Bay TX

7720 Spencer Hwy 7.3 miles

7720 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

5141 Center St 7.4 miles

5141 Center St
Pasadena, TX 77505
Categories: Pasadena TX

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110 7.4 miles

700 Gemini Avenue Suite 110
Houston, TX 77058
Categories: Houston TX

1202 NASA PKWY 7.6 miles

1202 NASA PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304 7.6 miles

1120 NASA PKWY STE 304
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6825 SPENCER HWY 8.0 miles

6825 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

2910 CENTER ST 8.2 miles

2910 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2818 CENTER ST 8.2 miles

2818 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 8.4 miles

126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2106 CENTER ST 8.5 miles

2106 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

1803 CENTER ST STE A 8.6 miles

1803 CENTER ST STE A
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

1430 CENTER ST 8.7 miles

1430 CENTER ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 8.7 miles

321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270 8.8 miles

250 BLOSSOM ST STE 270
WEBSTER, TX 77598
Categories: WEBSTER TX

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115 8.9 miles

1515 N ALEXANDER DR STE 115
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

125 E 8TH ST 9.0 miles

125 E 8TH ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 9.0 miles

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 9.0 miles

4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

561 Medical Center Blvd., 9.0 miles

561 Medical Center Blvd.,
Webster, TX 77598
Categories: Webster TX

1102 DICKINSON AVE 9.2 miles

1102 DICKINSON AVE
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

102 W 2ND ST 9.2 miles

102 W 2ND ST
DEER PARK, TX 77536
Categories: DEER PARK TX

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213, 9.3 miles

2802 Garth Rd Ste 213,
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

2800 GARTH RD 9.3 miles

2800 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

2610 N ALEXANDER DR 9.5 miles

2610 N ALEXANDER DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1700 JAMES BOWIE DR 9.5 miles

1700 JAMES BOWIE DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200 9.6 miles

7111 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 200
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 10.0 miles

4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100
PASADENA, TX 77505
Categories: PASADENA TX

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 10.2 miles

1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

4002 GARTH RD STE 150 10.3 miles

4002 GARTH RD STE 150
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

4401 GARTH RD 10.5 miles

4401 GARTH RD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A 10.5 miles

1658 W Baker Rd Ste A
Baytown, TX 77521
Categories: Baytown TX

1610 W BAKER RD STE B 10.5 miles

1610 W BAKER RD STE B
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230 10.5 miles

1108 GULF FWY S ste 230
LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573
Categories: LEAGUE CITY TX

104 Medical Plaza 10.8 miles

104 Medical Plaza
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

4000 SPENCER HWY 10.8 miles

4000 SPENCER HWY
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3801 VISTA RD STE 390 10.8 miles

3801 VISTA RD STE 390
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3350 FAIRVIEW ST 10.9 miles

3350 FAIRVIEW ST
PASADENA, TX 77504
Categories: PASADENA TX

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 10.9 miles

3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106
Pasadena, TX 77504
Categories: Pasadena TX

2106 FM 517 RD E 11.5 miles

2106 FM 517 RD E
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

3354 E FM 528 RD 11.5 miles

3354 E FM 528 RD
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 12.2 miles

11717 Highland Meadow Dr,
Houston, TX 77089
Categories: Houston TX

11800 ASTORIA BLVD 12.2 miles

11800 ASTORIA BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 12.2 miles

10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C
HOUSTON, TX 77089
Categories: HOUSTON TX

12885 GULF FWY 12.2 miles

12885 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77034
Categories: HOUSTON TX

676 FM 517 RD W 13.0 miles

676 FM 517 RD W
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Categories: DICKINSON TX

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218 13.0 miles

1505 Winding Way Dr Ste 218
Friendswood, TX 77546
Categories: Friendswood TX

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR 13.0 miles

628 S FRIENDSWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Categories: FRIENDSWOOD TX

520 S SHAVER ST 13.1 miles

520 S SHAVER ST
PASADENA, TX 77506
Categories: PASADENA TX

610 S MAIN ST 13.3 miles

610 S MAIN ST
HIGHLANDS, TX 77562
Categories: HIGHLANDS TX

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A 14.8 miles

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 5A
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523
Categories: MONT BELVIEU TX

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4 14.8 miles

9235 N HIGHWAY 146 STE 4
BAYTOWN, TX 77523
Categories: BAYTOWN TX

13469 EAST FWY 14.9 miles

13469 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2018 BROADWAY ST 15.0 miles

2018 BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

2211 E BROADWAY ST 15.1 miles

2211 E BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

13125 EAST FWY 15.2 miles

13125 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190 15.3 miles

2600 FM 1764 RD STE 190
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
Categories: LA MARQUE TX

1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180 15.3 miles

1125 STATE HIGHWAY 3 STE 180
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 15.3 miles

1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510,
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

13259 EAST FWY 15.3 miles

13259 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 15.3 miles

1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505
HOUSTON, TX 77015
Categories: HOUSTON TX

8505 GULF FWY STE F 15.7 miles

8505 GULF FWY STE F
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY 15.7 miles

6801 EMMETT F LOWRY EXPY
TEXAS CITY, TX 77591
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

7111 Medical Center Drive Suit, 15.7 miles

7111 Medical Center Drive Suit,
Texas City, TX 77591
Categories: Texas City TX

13601 Woodforest Blvd 15.8 miles

13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
Categories: Houston TX

14025 Delaney St, 16.2 miles

14025 Delaney St,
La Marque, TX 77568
Categories: La Marque TX

3300 FM 1765 STE A 16.8 miles

3300 FM 1765 STE A
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

3520 BROADWAY ST 16.8 miles

3520 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Categories: HOUSTON TX

302 34TH ST SOUTH 17.0 miles

302 34TH ST SOUTH
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

527 9TH AVE N STE 101 17.0 miles

527 9TH AVE N STE 101
TEXAS CITY, TX 77590
Categories: TEXAS CITY TX

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 17.2 miles

1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 17.2 miles

2626 S LOOP W STE 650D
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 17.2 miles

2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

10909 EAST FWY 17.3 miles

10909 EAST FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

900 BROADWAY ST 17.5 miles

900 BROADWAY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2434 CEDAR DR 17.5 miles

2434 CEDAR DR
LA MARQUE, TX 77568
Categories: LA MARQUE TX

6969 GULF FWY STE 370 17.5 miles

6969 GULF FWY STE 370
HOUSTON, TX 77087
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2211A BROADWAY ST 18.0 miles

2211A BROADWAY ST
PEARLAND, TX 77581
Categories: PEARLAND TX

4615 I 45 STE 206 18.9 miles

4615 I 45 STE 206
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1100 SMITH DR 19.0 miles

1100 SMITH DR
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

7117 Lyons Ave 20.4 miles

7117 Lyons Ave
Houston, TX 77020
Categories: Houston TX

3128 S GORDON ST 21.0 miles

3128 S GORDON ST
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

8633 BROADWAY #103 21.1 miles

8633 BROADWAY #103
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 21.1 miles

2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Alvin 252 Bypass 35 N 21.6 miles

Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Alvin 252 Bypass 35 N
ALVIN, TX 77511
Categories: ALVIN TX

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 22.2 miles

8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 22.2 miles

9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77029
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2004 LEELAND ST 22.8 miles

2004 LEELAND ST
HOUSTON, TX 77003
Categories: HOUSTON TX

2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 22.8 miles

2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102
PEARLAND, TX 77584
Categories: PEARLAND TX

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 23.2 miles

1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473
HOUSTON, TX 77010
Categories: HOUSTON TX

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 23.2 miles

5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

3300 CRAWFORD ST 23.2 miles

3300 CRAWFORD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 23.3 miles

1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9723 HOMESTEAD RD 23.7 miles

9723 HOMESTEAD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Categories: HOUSTON TX

1200 Binz St, Ste 115 23.8 miles

1200 Binz St, Ste 115
Houston, TX 77004
Categories: Houston TX

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 23.8 miles

1213 HERMANN DR STE 155
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 24.0 miles

7580 FANNIN ST ste 180
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6411 FANNIN ST 24.1 miles

6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 24.2 miles

7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 24.2 miles

6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Categories: HOUSTON TX

9321 KIRBY DR 24.4 miles

9321 KIRBY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Categories: HOUSTON TX

7515 Main Street, Suite 190 24.6 miles

7515 Main Street, Suite 190
Houston, TX 77054
Categories: Houston TX

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: Shoreacres, Texas

Shoreacres is a city located in Harris County in the U.S. state of Texas alongside State Highway 146. Established with a mayor-alderman form of city government, it was incorporated in 1949. The population was 1,493 at the 2010 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), of which 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2) is land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km2), or 5.86%, is water.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,488 people, 559 households, and 455 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,656.1 people per square mile (638.4/km²). There were 594 housing units at an average density of 661.1 per square mile (254.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.15% White, 1.01% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.96% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.66% of the population.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,608 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +8.1%

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 3.5%

Poverty (breakdown): (4.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Shoreacres, Texas as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shoreacres is 1,820 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $99,102 (it was $71,985 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $42,362 (it was $29,370 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $210,990 (it was $102,100 in 2000) Shoreacres:$210,990TX:$172,200

Races:
      White alone - 1,369 - 74.2%
      Hispanic - 370 - 20.1%
      Two or more races - 21 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 9 - 0.5%
      Asian alone - 8 - 0.4%
      Black alone - 4 - 0.2%

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