Athol, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 4,042

Median Age: 39.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Athol: 126.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.7%

Land Area: 8.30 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01331

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $46,514 (it was $31,630 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,284 (it was $16,062 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $166,373 (it was $84,400 in 2000) Athol:$166,373MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 7,579 - 88.6%
      Hispanic - 667 - 7.8%
      Asian alone - 82 - 1.0%
      Two or more races - 75 - 0.9%
      Black alone - 28 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 15 - 0.2%

L. S. Starrett Co. in 1905

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Recognitions and Certifications

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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)

Athol, Massachusetts Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Athol, MA

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Athol MA and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

1179 MAIN ST 0.5 miles

1179 MAIN ST
ATHOL, MA 1331
Categories: ATHOL MA

2033 MAIN ST 1.2 miles

2033 MAIN ST
ATHOL, MA 1331
Categories: ATHOL MA

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584 12.1 miles

202 ELI DR PO BOX 584
GARDNER, MA 1440
Categories: GARDNER MA

313 Federal Dr NW Suite #160, Northfield Plaza 13.9 miles

313 Federal Dr NW Suite #160, Northfield Plaza
Corydon, IN 47112
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489 BERNARDSTON RD 18.3 miles

489 BERNARDSTON RD
GREENFIELD, MA 1301
Categories: GREENFIELD MA

170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202 21.8 miles

170 UNIVERSITY DR STE 202
AMHERST, MA 1002
Categories: AMHERST MA

85 EMERALD ST STE 115 23.3 miles

85 EMERALD ST STE 115
KEENE, NH 3431
Categories: KEENE NH

391 West Street, 23.5 miles

391 West Street,
Keene, NH 3431
Categories: Keene NH

85 SOUTH ST 23.7 miles

85 SOUTH ST
WARE, MA 1082
Categories: WARE MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 24.0 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

15 BELMONT AVE 24.1 miles

15 BELMONT AVE
BRATTLEBORO, VT 5301
Categories: BRATTLEBORO VT

580 COURT ST 24.6 miles

580 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 3431
Categories: KEENE NH

590 COURT ST 24.7 miles

590 COURT ST
KEENE, NH 3431
Categories: KEENE NH

424 CENTRAL ST 24.7 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Athol, MA - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

ADT offers 10 panel urine drug tests in Athol, MA.
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Athol Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in Athol MA, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Athol Information

Local Area Info: Athol, Massachusetts

Originally called Pequoiag when settled by Native Americans, the area was subsequently settled by five families in September 1735. When the township was incorporated in 1762, the name was changed to Athol. John Murray, one of the proprietors of the land, chose the name which means “new Ireland”. Early residents subsisted on agriculture and hunting. By 1791, Athol had four gristmills, six sawmills, a fulling mill, and a shop with a trip hammer, all of which were operated by water power. The Athol Cotton Factory, built in 1811, was one of the first industries to serve a market beyond the local one. Through the 1800s, textile, leather, wood, and metal industries further expanded the market for goods produced in Athol. The construction of the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad in the 1840s fostered so much industrial growth that a second line connecting Athol and Springfield was constructed in 1870. Construction of the Fitchburg Railroad, an east-west line, came through Athol in 1879, on its way to the Hoosac Tunnel and the Berkshires.

The Athol Machine Company was established in 1868 in order to manufacture a chopping machine invented by Laroy S. Starrett. In 1881, Mr. Starrett established the L. S. Starrett Company, known for making quality precision tools. The company remains the town’s largest employer to this day, and thus does Athol live up to the nickname "Tool Town".

As industries developed along the river valley, homes and stores grew up around the common located on the hill southeast of the factories. This area, today called Uptown, was the location of the first bank. The first trolley lines, established in 1894, ran from Athol to Orange, and additional lines soon provided efficient transportation to surrounding areas. Because of its development of industry, commerce, and transportation, Athol was the center of activity for the entire area at the start of the 20th century.

Show Regional Data

Population (male): 4,042

Median Age: 39.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Athol: 126.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.7%

Land Area: 8.30 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 01331

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $46,514 (it was $31,630 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,284 (it was $16,062 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $166,373 (it was $84,400 in 2000) Athol:$166,373MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 7,579 - 88.6%
      Hispanic - 667 - 7.8%
      Asian alone - 82 - 1.0%
      Two or more races - 75 - 0.9%
      Black alone - 28 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 15 - 0.2%

L. S. Starrett Co. in 1905