Petersburg, VA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 31,750 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.9%

Population (female): 17,159

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $890.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Petersburg: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (20.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.5% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.5% for American Indian residents, 9.2% for other race residents, 24.5% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.7%), African (2.2%), English (1.4%), German (1.2%).

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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)

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Mobile Drug Testing Petersburg, VA

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Local Mobile Drug Testing and Mobile Alcohol Testing services in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, VA

To schedule any type of Mobile Drug or Alcohol Test in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, VA

In addition to providing Mobile/On-Site Drug Testing, Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, 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.

801 S ADAMS ST 0.7 miles

801 S ADAMS ST
PETERSBURG, VA 23803
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436 CLAREMONT CT STE 109 1.6 miles

436 CLAREMONT CT STE 109
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
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300A TEMPLE LAKE DR STE 4 1.9 miles

300A TEMPLE LAKE DR STE 4
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
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1436 CLAIRMONT COURT 2.7 miles

1436 CLAIRMONT COURT
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
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34 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, STE B 3.6 miles

34 MEDICAL PARK BLVD, STE B
PETERSBURG, VA 23805
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34-D MEDICAL PARK BLVD 3.6 miles

34-D MEDICAL PARK BLVD
PETERSBURG, VA 23805
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200 Medical Park Blvd 3.8 miles

200 Medical Park Blvd
PETERSBURG, VA 23805
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1111 HERCULES RD 7.8 miles

1111 HERCULES RD
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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411 W RANDOLPH RD 8.2 miles

411 W RANDOLPH RD
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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12901 BRIGGS RD 8.4 miles

12901 BRIGGS RD
CHESTER, VA 23831
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600 RIVERSIDE AVE 8.6 miles

600 RIVERSIDE AVE
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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4525 LEE ST 9.2 miles

4525 LEE ST
CHESTER, VA 23831
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9211 BURGE AVE 12.1 miles

9211 BURGE AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23237
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5935 HOPKINS RD 1st Floor 15.0 miles

5935 HOPKINS RD 1st Floor
RICHMOND, VA 23234
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8206 HILLCREEK DR 16.7 miles

8206 HILLCREEK DR
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23112
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12619 BUFFALO NICKEL DR 17.2 miles

12619 BUFFALO NICKEL DR
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23112
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6002 S LABURNUM AVE 18.7 miles

6002 S LABURNUM AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23231
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2841 CHARLES CITY RD 19.1 miles

2841 CHARLES CITY RD
RICHMOND, VA 23231
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Onsite Only 20.2 miles

Onsite Only
Midlothian, VA 23112
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4835 S LABURNUM AVE 20.4 miles

4835 S LABURNUM AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23231
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7311 BOULDER VIEW LN 21.0 miles

7311 BOULDER VIEW LN
RICHMOND, VA 23225
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7153 JAHNKE RD 21.1 miles

7153 JAHNKE RD
RICHMOND, VA 23225
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7933 JAHNKE RD 21.5 miles

7933 JAHNKE RD
RICHMOND, VA 23235
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701 SOUTHLAKE BLVD STE D 21.7 miles

701 SOUTHLAKE BLVD STE D
RICHMOND, VA 23236
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1421 GREEN PASTURE RD 22.0 miles

1421 GREEN PASTURE RD
SANDSTON, VA 23150
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1457 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR 22.4 miles

1457 JOHNSTON WILLIS DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23235
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8031 BURRUNDIE DR 22.5 miles

8031 BURRUNDIE DR
RICHMOND, VA 23225
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2621 GROVE AVE 22.9 miles

2621 GROVE AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23220
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1807 Huguenot Road, suite 122 23.1 miles

1807 Huguenot Road, suite 122
Midlothian, VA 23113
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14718 CHARTERS BLUFF TRL 23.7 miles

14718 CHARTERS BLUFF TRL
MIDLOTHIAN, VA 23114
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Mobile Drug Testing Costs/Fees in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, VA.

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Local Area Info: Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,420. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines Petersburg (along with the city of Colonial Heights) with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes. It is located on the Appomattox River (a tributary of the longer larger James River flowing east to meet the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at the Hampton Roads harbor and the Atlantic Ocean). The city is just 21 miles (34 km) south of the historic commonwealth (state) capital city of Richmond. The city's unique industrial past and its location as a transportation hub combined to create wealth for Virginia and the Middle Atlantic and Upper South regions of the nation.

Early in the colonial era of the 18th century, Petersburg was the final destination on the Upper Appomattox Canal Navigation System because of its location on the Appomattox River with its connection to the James River to the east at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line (the head of navigation of rivers on the U.S. East Coast) and the tying in with the James River shipping traffic was a strategic place for transportation and commercial activities. It connected commerce as far inland as Farmville, Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge and the Appalachian Mountains chain, to shipping further east into the Chesapeake Bay and North Atlantic Ocean. For similar reasons, 17th century era Fort Henry was built at the order of the Virginia House of Burgesses at Petersburg in 1645 to protect the river traffic.

As railroads were being constructed and extended in the state in the 1830s and 1840s, Petersburg was developed as a major transfer point for both north-south and east-west competitors. The Petersburg Railroad, authorized in 1830, three years after the first American railway, the B.& O. in Baltimore, by the state legislstures of both Virginia and North Carolina to the south, which opened in 1833. It was another one of the earliest predecessors of the modern-day CSX Transportation system. Several of the earliest predecessors of the area's other major Class 1 railroad, the Norfolk Southern, also met at Petersburg. Access to railroads stimulated industry in the city, which was already established because of the water power available at the fall line, as the river plunged from the Piedmont level to lower tidewater lands.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 31,750 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -5.9%

Population (female): 17,159

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $890.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Petersburg: 92.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (20.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.5% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.5% for American Indian residents, 9.2% for other race residents, 24.5% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.7%), African (2.2%), English (1.4%), German (1.2%).

Elevation:

Population Density:

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