Blue Ridge, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 1,449

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Blue Ridge: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.3%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (34.8%), English (17.4%), Irish (16.6%), German (5.0%), Arab (3.9%), Polish (2.4%).

Land Area: 6.32 square miles.

Population Density:

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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)

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Mobile Drug Testing Blue Ridge, VA

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Local Mobile Drug Testing and Mobile Alcohol Testing services in Blue Ridge, VA and the surrounding areas is provided at your business or other specified locations such as a Construction Site, Warehouse, Port, Office Building, Accident Scene or Hospital. Mobile Drug Testing in Blue Ridge, VA is available for DOT and NON-DOT Testing. Both laboratory analysis and instant result testing is offered.

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How To Schedule A Mobile Drug Testing Service in Blue Ridge, VA

To schedule any type of Mobile Drug or Alcohol Test in Blue Ridge, VA, call our local scheduling department at (800) 221-4291. Information we will need includes, number of employees to be tested, type of test, preferred date and time and if the employees are DOT or NON-DOT regulated.

Mobile Drug Testing in Blue Ridge, VA

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all test results are verified by our in-house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers (MRO).

Mobile drug testing is utilized in most cases by companies needing multiple employee drug tests performed on-site which will eliminate the need for employees to leave the worksite and go to a testing center; this prevents "down time".

Mobile drug testing is also available when an employer wishes to conduct a "sweep" due to reasonable suspicion of drug use in the workplace.

Mobile drug testing services are also utilized for post-accident situations for DOT and NON-DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Mobile Drug Testing for Blue Ridge, VA Employers

Mobile drug testing is used by many businesses including:

  • Construction Sites
  • Motor Pool Facilities
  • Car Dealerships
  • Trucking/Transportation Companies
  • Schools
  • Sports Venues
  • Hospitals
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Sites

Mobile DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Blue Ridge, VA

We also specialize in providing Mobile/On-site Drug Testing Services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include Consortium Enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and Policy Manual Development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

Drug Testing Locations in Blue Ridge, VA

In addition to providing Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing, Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Blue Ridge, VA and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Blue Ridge, VA have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Blue Ridge, VA specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing, DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Certified Mobile Drug Testing Blue Ridge, VA

All Accredited Drug Testing specialists are certified and qualified for urine, hair and saliva drug collections and breath alcohol screenings for DOT and NON-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Which Drug Testing Panel Is Right For You?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screening can be analyzed for drugs such as opiates, bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids and a wide range of prescription drugs.

What Is A Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law (such as cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin) and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

More Information About Mobile Drug Testing in Blue Ridge, VA

Mobile Drug Testing can also provide instant drug tests, where the result is available on-site. However, if an instant test has a non-negative result the specimen will be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation testing.

Mobile drug testing is convenient and a cost-effective method when a company has multiple employees needing a drug or alcohol test.

When providing mobile drug testing for DOT employees, Accredited Drug Testing can provide all required documentation including the Federal Chain of Custody Forms.

233 HERSHBERGER RD NW 8.2 miles

233 HERSHBERGER RD NW
ROANOKE, VA 24012
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5610 WILLIAMSON RD 8.8 miles

5610 WILLIAMSON RD
ROANOKE, VA 24012
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512B MCDOWELL AVE NE 9.5 miles

512B MCDOWELL AVE NE
ROANOKE, VA 24016
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213 S JEFFERSON ST STE 720 10.4 miles

213 S JEFFERSON ST STE 720
ROANOKE, VA 24011
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213 S JEFFERSON ST STE 1202 10.4 miles

213 S JEFFERSON ST STE 1202
ROANOKE, VA 24011
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5305 VALLEY PARK DR STE 7 10.6 miles

5305 VALLEY PARK DR STE 7
ROANOKE, VA 24019
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1368 AMERICAN WAY 12.2 miles

1368 AMERICAN WAY
BEDFORD, VA 24523
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2728 COLONIAL AVE SW Ste 18 12.3 miles

2728 COLONIAL AVE SW Ste 18
ROANOKE, VA 24015
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602 BRANDON AVE SW STE 222 TOWERS SHOPPING CENTER 12.7 miles

602 BRANDON AVE SW STE 222 TOWERS SHOPPING CENTER
ROANOKE, VA 24015
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2155 APPERSON DR 14.2 miles

2155 APPERSON DR
SALEM, VA 24153
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1930 Braeburn Dr Ste C, 14.5 miles

1930 Braeburn Dr Ste C,
Salem, VA 24153
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3618 BRAMBLETON AVE STE C 14.5 miles

3618 BRAMBLETON AVE STE C
ROANOKE, VA 24018
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171 W MAIN ST 15.7 miles

171 W MAIN ST
BEDFORD, VA 24523
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1336 W MAIN ST 16.2 miles

1336 W MAIN ST
Salem, VA 24153
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1935 W MAIN ST 16.8 miles

1935 W MAIN ST
SALEM, VA 24153
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1955 W MAIN ST 16.8 miles

1955 W MAIN ST
SALEM, VA 24153
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3235 ELECTRIC RD STE 1A BLD B 17.2 miles

3235 ELECTRIC RD STE 1A BLD B
ROANOKE, VA 24018
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1627 E MAIN ST NEXT TO HARDEES-LAKESIDE 17.7 miles

1627 E MAIN ST NEXT TO HARDEES-LAKESIDE
SALEM, VA 24153
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10102 LEESVILLE RD 24.9 miles

10102 LEESVILLE RD
LYNCH STATION, VA 24571
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Mobile Drug Testing Costs/Fees in Blue Ridge, VA

The fees for mobile drug testing can vary depending on the number of employees being tested, on-site location address and the time in which the on-site testing is needed. Call for more information or to schedule your Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing service in Blue Ridge, VA.

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Accredited Drug Testing Inc

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Local Area Info: Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles (755 km) through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It runs mostly along the spine of the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Its southern terminus is at U.S. 441 on the boundary between Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina, from which it travels north to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. The roadway continues through Shenandoah as Skyline Drive, a similar scenic road which is managed by a different National Park Service unit. Both Skyline Drive and the Virginia portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway are part of Virginia State Route 48, though this designation is not signed.

The parkway has been the most visited unit of the National Park System every year since 1946 except three (1949, 2013, and 2016). Land on either side of the road is owned and maintained by the National Park Service, and in many places parkway land is bordered by United States Forest Service property. The parkway was on North Carolina's version of the America the Beautiful quarter in 2015.

Begun during the administration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the project was originally called the Appalachian Scenic Highway. Most construction was carried out by private contractors under federal contracts under an authorization by Harold L. Ickes in his role as federal public works administrator. Work began on September 11, 1935, near Cumberland Knob in North Carolina; construction in Virginia began the following February. On June 30, 1936, Congress formally authorized the project as the Blue Ridge Parkway and placed it under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Some work was carried out by various New Deal public works agencies. The Works Progress Administration did some roadway construction. Crews from the Emergency Relief Administration carried out landscape work and development of parkway recreation areas. Personnel from four Civilian Conservation Corps camps worked on roadside cleanup, roadside plantings, grading slopes, and improving adjacent fields and forest lands. During World War II, the CCC crews were replaced by conscientious objectors in the Civilian Public Service program.

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Population (female): 1,449

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Blue Ridge: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 8.3%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (34.8%), English (17.4%), Irish (16.6%), German (5.0%), Arab (3.9%), Polish (2.4%).

Land Area: 6.32 square miles.

Population Density:

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