Merit, Texas Drug and Alcohol Testing Centers
If you are an employer or individual in need of a Drug or Alcohol Test in Merit, TX or the surrounding areas,
Accredited Drug Testing has multiple drug and alcohol testing locations within minutes of your home or office.
Our local Merit, TX drug testing centers offer urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT
physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for companies
in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing
for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons, probation or family purposes. Same
day service is available and the process to schedule a test is fast and easy. Drug testing methods include urine,
oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood, ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available
in 24-48 hours and all tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory and verified by our Medical Review
Officers (MRO's). Rapid/instant result testing is also available at many of our Merit, TX testing centers.
We also offer onsite mobile drug testing for employers needing to test multiple employees at one time.
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Merit Drug Testing locations
AI Overview
Overview of Local Drug Testing
Drug testing is a common procedure used in various contexts, including employment, sports, and law enforcement, to detect the presence of controlled substances in an individual's system. Local drug testing refers to drug tests administered within a specific locality or community, often facilitated by local healthcare providers, testing facilities, or through workplace initiatives. This overview provides consumers with key information about the purposes, methods, and implications of local drug testing.
Purposes of Drug Testing
Drug testing serves several purposes:
- Employment: Employers may require drug testing to ensure a safe and productive work environment, often as a part of pre-employment screening or randomly throughout employment.
- Sports: Athletes are regularly tested to maintain fair competition and deter the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
- Legal and Forensic: Drug testing can be ordered by courts in cases of drug-related offenses or in custody disputes.
- Medical Reasons: Healthcare providers may perform drug tests to diagnose substance abuse disorders or monitor treatment efficacy.
Common Drug Testing Methods
Several methods are used for drug testing, each with its own specific applications and detection windows:
- Urine Testing: The most common method due to its non-invasiveness and ability to detect a wide range of substances within hours to a few weeks after use.
- Blood Testing: Provides a more accurate measurement of active substances in the body but is more invasive and used less frequently.
- Saliva Testing: Gaining popularity for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect recent drug use.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Can detect drug use over a longer period, typically up to 90 days, making it useful for detailed monitoring.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Drug testing is governed by various legal and ethical guidelines that protect individuals' rights:
- Consent: In most cases, individuals must provide informed consent before undergoing drug testing.
- Privacy: Results from drug tests are considered private health information and must be handled according to privacy laws.
- Accuracy: Testing facilities must adhere to strict standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
In conclusion, local drug testing is a vital tool used across various fields to promote safety, fairness, and health. Consumers are advised to understand the reasons for testing, the methods used, and their legal rights regarding the testing process.
Coastal Drug Testing
2406 STONEWALL ST 11.7 miles
2406 STONEWALL ST
GREENVILLE,
TX
75401
Categories: GREENVILLE TX
4101 Wesley St, Suite G 12.1 miles
4101 Wesley St, Suite G
Greenville,
TX
75401
Categories: Greenville TX
3101 JOE RAMSEY BLVD E STE 105 12.2 miles
3101 JOE RAMSEY BLVD E STE 105
GREENVILLE,
TX
75401
Categories: GREENVILLE TX
2806 MITCHELL ST 12.7 miles
2806 MITCHELL ST
GREENVILLE,
TX
75402
Categories: GREENVILLE TX
8110 WESLEY ST STE 100 13.5 miles
8110 WESLEY ST STE 100
GREENVILLE,
TX
75402
Categories: GREENVILLE TX
4302 COUNTY ROAD 4640 15.3 miles
4302 COUNTY ROAD 4640
TRENTON,
TX
75490
Categories: TRENTON TX
494 W Interstate 30 19.0 miles
494 W Interstate 30
Royse City,
TX
75189
Categories: Royse City TX
910 W UNIVERSITY DR 19.3 miles
910 W UNIVERSITY DR
MCKINNEY,
TX
75069
Categories: MCKINNEY TX
2921 BROKEN SPOKE LN 19.6 miles
2921 BROKEN SPOKE LN
ROCKWALL,
TX
75087
Categories: ROCKWALL TX
1515 HERITAGE DR, STE 100 20.0 miles
1515 HERITAGE DR, STE 100
MCKINNEY,
TX
75069
Categories: MCKINNEY TX
809 N CENTRAL EXPY 20.3 miles
809 N CENTRAL EXPY
MCKINNEY,
TX
75070
Categories: MCKINNEY TX
130 S CENTRAL EXPY 20.3 miles
130 S CENTRAL EXPY
MCKINNEY,
TX
75070
Categories: MCKINNEY TX
1920 W ELDORADO PKWY 20.5 miles
1920 W ELDORADO PKWY
MC KINNEY,
TX
75069
Categories: MC KINNEY TX
4510 Medical Center Dr, Ste 310 20.6 miles
4510 Medical Center Dr, Ste 310
McKinney,
TX
75069
Categories: McKinney TX
4510 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 212 20.6 miles
4510 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 212
MCKINNEY,
TX
75069
Categories: MCKINNEY TX
2810 S HARDIN BLVD 22.1 miles
2810 S HARDIN BLVD
MCKINNEY,
TX
75070
Categories: MCKINNEY TX
954 W VAN ALSTYNE PARKWAY 22.2 miles
954 W VAN ALSTYNE PARKWAY
VAN ALSTYNE,
TX
75495
Categories: VAN ALSTYNE TX
103 N 1ST ST 22.2 miles
103 N 1ST ST
ROCKWALL,
TX
75087
Categories: ROCKWALL TX
1705 LIVE OAK ST 22.2 miles
1705 LIVE OAK ST
COMMERCE,
TX
75428
Categories: COMMERCE TX
1300 N CENTRAL EXPY 23.2 miles
1300 N CENTRAL EXPY
PLANO,
TX
75074
Categories: PLANO TX
1101 Raintree Cir, Suite 100 23.6 miles
1101 Raintree Cir, Suite 100
Allen,
TX
75013
Categories: Allen TX
9824 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 200 24.0 miles
9824 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 200
Rowlett,
TX
75088
Categories: Rowlett TX
9812 LAKEVIEW PKWY #102 24.0 miles
9812 LAKEVIEW PKWY #102
ROWLETT,
TX
75088
Categories: ROWLETT TX
6800 SCENIC DR 24.1 miles
6800 SCENIC DR
ROWLETT,
TX
75088
Categories: ROWLETT TX
1607 E QUINLAN PKWY 24.2 miles
1607 E QUINLAN PKWY
QUINLAN,
TX
75474
Categories: QUINLAN TX
1218 W MCDERMOTT DR 24.9 miles
1218 W MCDERMOTT DR
ALLEN,
TX
75013
Categories: ALLEN TX
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With our talented team of drug testing specialists, you can always count on receiving a professional and knowledgeable experience delivered each time with the utmost respect for confidentiality.
Every day we work closely with companies of all sizes and all industries, as well as with third party administrators and individuals in need of an Merit drug test. Our comprehensive portfolio of Merit drug testing and Merit alcohol screening services is designed to always meet your testing needs.
Services provided at our Merit drug testing, alcohol testing and DNA testing are designed to be your "One Stop Shopping" for all of your Merit drug testing needs.
Merit Drug Testing Services
Our Merit, TX drug testing centers provide a wide variety of standard drug and alcohol tests, as well as customized drug screening to meet a specific need. Our standard drug test is a 5 panel, 9 panel, 10 panel, 11 panel and 12 panel drug screen which can also be expanded to look for additional opiates, prescription drugs, K2, spice and bath salts.
If you are not sure of what specific Merit, TX drug test you need, please speak with one of our trained professionals to review some of the many options available to you at our Merit Accredited Drug Testing centers. Merit testing centers are located throughout Merit, TX and the surrounding areas and our ADT staff members are committed to providing affordable, convenient and confidential drug, alcohol and DNA testing services.
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About Merit
Local Area Info: Merit, Texas
Merit is an unincorporated community in Hunt County, Texas, United States. It is 15 miles northwest of Greenville. Although it is unincorporated, Merit has a post office, with the ZIP code of 75458.
Settlement of the site began sometime in the late 1860s or early 1870s through the efforts of Dr. O. Murcheson, who named the town for a judge Merritt. The community received a post office in 1884. Two years later the tracks of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway reached the settlement, and by the early 1890s the railroad had established Merit as a shipping point for area farmers. At that time the town had a steam cotton gin, a gristmill, some twenty other businesses, and 300 residents. By the eve of World War I the community's population had increased to 500, and the number of businesses to more than twenty-five, including two banks. During World War II the population of Merit declined. In 1945 the town had an estimated 300 residents and six businesses. Three years later the Merit and Floyd school districts were consolidated under the name Bland. The number of Merit residents declined to 185 in the early 1950s. During the 1970s its population began to grow again, and in 1988 through 2000 the town reported a population of 215.
The area's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen climate classification system indicates Merit has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Merit Employee Drug Testing
Businesses that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace.
The benefits of being a true Drug Free Workplace can include but are not limited to:
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Customer Satisfaction
In addition, many companies regardless of size report that being a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.
Also many states such as Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Washington provide by law a discount on workers compensation insurance rates provided a business qualifies as a Drug Free Workplace in accordance with state law.
States Which Provide Workers Compensation Discounts for Drug Free Workplace Programs
| Alabama 5% |
Arkansas 5% |
Florida 5% |
| Kentucky 5% |
Misissippi 5% |
Ohio 5% |
| Tennessee 5% |
Virginia 5% |
Washington 5% |
Accredited Drug Testing Inc will work with your insurance agent to ensure that any available discounts are provided for implementing and properly maintaining a drug free workplace.
Any company can benefit by being a Drug Free Workplace regardless of the number of employees, but it is crucially important that any business that wishes to be a Drug Free Workplace maintain the program properly.
A properly maintained Drug Free Workplace should include the following:
- A written Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Employee Drug Testing
- Employee Education
- Supervisor Training
- Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
- Drug Free Workplace Signage
Studies have shown that substance abuse among employees has serious repercussions for both the working environment and the economic success of the business.
As a result of drug and alcohol abuse, employers see increased costs related to medical fees, absenteeism and overall productivity.
Merit companies regardless of size wishing to implement a Drug Free Workplace can contact Accredited Drug Testing and ADT can schedule all drug tests and manage the entire Drug Free Workplace program for our clients. Simply speak with an ADT drug testing representative and tell them you are interested in our Merit drug testing services and programs.
When it comes to employee drug testing, we recognize the importance of convenience and confidentiality. For that reason, we offer online scheduling and delivery of test results, which allow employers to utilize our services from the convenience of their office.
In addition, we also provide Mobile Drug Testing that brings our Merit drug testing services right to your place of business. These on-site services are able to ensure maximum employee participation as well as minimum disruption to the work day. (Additional fees may apply).
Merit Alcohol Testing
In addition to offering Merit drug testing in , ADT also offers urine, saliva, breath and ETG alcohol testing for DOT and NON-DOT requirements.
Merit DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing
As a National drug and alcohol testing company, the staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc is certified and qualified in DOT drug and alcohol testing collections and our in-house staff are fully knowledgeable of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. All DOT tests include test collections by a qualified ADT technician, SAMHSA certified laboratory analysis and verification by a qualified Medical Review Officer.
Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT required 5 panel urine tests, breath alcohol tests, consortium/random pool membership and all Federal Chain of Custody documents. If you need a DOT drug or alcohol test, simply call the ADT office and speak with one of our DOT drug testing specialists.
DOT Drug Testing Merit
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ADT can schedule and manage all of your DOT and NON-DOT drug testing needs Nationwide, anywhere and at anytime.
Additional Services-Background Checks and Physicals
In addition, to Merit drug testing, Merit alcohol testing and Merit DNA testing, Accredited Drug Testing Inc also provides background checks for employers conducting employee screenings.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for CDL truck drivers(49 CFR, Part 40) or companies in need of Return To Duty or Job Fitness exams.
"One Stop Shopping" for all of your Merit, TX Drug Testing Needs
If you are a HR/Office manager needing employee drug testing, a school, government agency or simply an individual in need of a drug or alcohol test, Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides drug testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, post accident, court ordered or any other drug testing need, Call Accredited Drug Testing today (800)221-4291
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