Bowers, DE Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 366 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +20.0%

Population (male): 155

Population (female): 211

Median Age: 40.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bowers: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (18.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 87.5% for other race residents)

Elevation:

Races:
      White alone - 310 - 92.5%
      Hispanic - 10 - 3.0%
      Black alone - 6 - 1.8%
      Asian alone - 4 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.9%
      Two or more races - 2 - 0.6%

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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)

Alcohol Testing Bowers, DE

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Alcohol Testing Bowers, DE

Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing at testing centers located in Bowers, DE and the surrounding areas. Alcohol testing is available for DOT and non DOT purposes and Court Ordered requirements. Testing methods include breath alcohol (BAC), urine, oral saliva and hair testing. Same day service is available at our Bowers, DE locations and most Bowers, DE alcohol testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.

Alcohol Testing is administered for court ordered (ETG), DOT and Non-DOT testing including random selection, reasonable suspicion, post-accident testing and other reason an employer or individual may need an Alcohol Test.

1102 South Dupont Highway, 8.6 miles

1102 South Dupont Highway,
Dover, DE 19901
Categories: Dover DE

1275 S STATE ST 8.7 miles

1275 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

1078 S STATE ST STE 2 8.7 miles

1078 S STATE ST STE 2
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

640 S STATE ST 9.1 miles

640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

15 S DUPONT HWY 9.4 miles

15 S DUPONT HWY
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

283 N DUPONT HWY 9.8 miles

283 N DUPONT HWY
DOVER, DE 19901
Categories: DOVER DE

1250 W NORTH ST 9.9 miles

1250 W NORTH ST
DOVER, DE 19904
Categories: DOVER DE

975 N Dupont Hwy, 10.3 miles

975 N Dupont Hwy,
Milford, DE 19963
Categories: Milford DE

301 JEFFERSON AVE 10.5 miles

301 JEFFERSON AVE
MILFORD, DE 19963
Categories: MILFORD DE

550 S DUPONT BLVD STE B 11.0 miles

550 S DUPONT BLVD STE B
MILFORD, DE 19963
Categories: MILFORD DE

100 S MAIN ST STE 103 19.9 miles

100 S MAIN ST STE 103
SMYRNA, DE 19977
Categories: SMYRNA DE

17601 COASTAL HWY UNIT 9 24.7 miles

17601 COASTAL HWY UNIT 9
LEWES, DE 19958
Categories: LEWES DE

1606 Savannah Rd, Suite 7 24.8 miles

1606 Savannah Rd, Suite 7
Lewes, DE 19958
Categories: Lewes DE

1632 SAVANNAH RD 24.8 miles

1632 SAVANNAH RD
LEWES, DE 19958
Categories: LEWES DE

2720 SW 97 AVE STES 204 & 205 25.1 miles

2720 SW 97 AVE STES 204 & 205
MIAMI, FL 33165
Categories: MIAMI FL

21305 BERLIN RD UNIT 2 25.1 miles

21305 BERLIN RD UNIT 2
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

20930 DUPONT BLVD UNIT 201 25.5 miles

20930 DUPONT BLVD UNIT 201
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

20930 DUPONT BLVD, STE 201 25.6 miles

20930 DUPONT BLVD, STE 201
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

503 W MARKET ST STE 100 26.0 miles

503 W MARKET ST STE 100
GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Categories: GEORGETOWN DE

900 ROUTE 109 26.4 miles

900 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY, NJ 8204
Categories: CAPE MAY NJ

18941 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY 26.9 miles

18941 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Categories: REHOBOTH BEACH DE

1500 Delsea Drive, Rt 47 28.5 miles

1500 Delsea Drive, Rt 47
Rio Grande, NJ 8242
Categories: Rio Grande NJ

216 Laurel Heights Dr, 28.7 miles

216 Laurel Heights Dr,
Bridgeton, NJ 8302
Categories: Bridgeton NJ

24459 SUSSEX HWY STE 2 30.0 miles

24459 SUSSEX HWY STE 2
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

808 Middleford Rd, Suite 5 30.8 miles

808 Middleford Rd, Suite 5
Seaford, DE 19973
Categories: Seaford DE

120 N MAIN ST 101 31.1 miles

120 N MAIN ST 101
CAPE MAY COURT HO-- USE, NJ 8210
Categories: CAPE MAY COURT HO-- USE NJ

701 HEALTH SERVICES DR 31.1 miles

701 HEALTH SERVICES DR
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

543 N SHIPLEY ST STE F 31.1 miles

543 N SHIPLEY ST STE F
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

543 N SHIPLEY ST 31.1 miles

543 N SHIPLEY ST
SEAFORD, DE 19973
Categories: SEAFORD DE

1601 N HIGH ST 31.2 miles

1601 N HIGH ST
MILLVILLE, NJ 8332
Categories: MILLVILLE NJ

32036 LONG NECK RD STE 1 31.4 miles

32036 LONG NECK RD STE 1
MILLSBORO, DE 19966
Categories: MILLSBORO DE

2322 NEWCOMBTOWN RD 31.6 miles

2322 NEWCOMBTOWN RD
MILLVILLE, NJ 8332
Categories: MILLVILLE NJ

Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202 31.8 miles

Ketley Professional Plaza - 11, Suite 202
Middletown, DE 19709
Categories: Middletown DE

1601 N 2nd St Street, Unit C-9 32.0 miles

1601 N 2nd St Street, Unit C-9
Millville, NJ 8332
Categories: Millville NJ

3403 S DELSEA DR 32.2 miles

3403 S DELSEA DR
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

994 W SHERMAN AVE 32.5 miles

994 W SHERMAN AVE
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204 32.5 miles

124 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR STE 204
MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
Categories: MIDDLETOWN DE

1206 W SHERMAN AVE 34.0 miles

1206 W SHERMAN AVE
VINELAND, NJ 8361
Categories: VINELAND NJ

1297 W Landis Ave 34.9 miles

1297 W Landis Ave
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

44 S STATE ST 35.8 miles

44 S STATE ST
VINELAND, NJ 8360
Categories: VINELAND NJ

3071 E Chestnut Ave, Suite A-3 36.8 miles

3071 E Chestnut Ave, Suite A-3
Vineland, NJ 8361
Categories: Vineland NJ

514 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 4 37.5 miles

514 WASHINGTON AVE, STE 4
CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620
Categories: CHESTERTOWN MD

38025 Town Center Drive, 38.8 miles

38025 Town Center Drive,
Millville, DE 19967
Categories: Millville DE

92 ATLANTIC AVE 39.2 miles

92 ATLANTIC AVE
OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970
Categories: OCEAN VIEW DE

9 CARROLL AVE 40.6 miles

9 CARROLL AVE
PENNSVILLE, NJ 8070
Categories: PENNSVILLE NJ

8163 OCEAN GTWY 40.6 miles

8163 OCEAN GTWY
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

125 SHOREWAY DR 40.7 miles

125 SHOREWAY DR
QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658
Categories: QUEENSTOWN MD

219 S WASHINGTON ST 41.0 miles

219 S WASHINGTON ST
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

401 PURDY ST, STE 202 41.0 miles

401 PURDY ST, STE 202
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

8615 COMMERCE DR STE 4 41.4 miles

8615 COMMERCE DR STE 4
EASTON, MD 21601
Categories: EASTON MD

2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214 41.6 miles

2600 Glasgow Avenue, Suite 214
Newark, DE 19702
Categories: Newark DE

300 Biddle Ave Ste 202, 42.0 miles

300 Biddle Ave Ste 202,
Newark, DE 19702
Categories: Newark DE

181 N Broadway, 42.2 miles

181 N Broadway,
Pennsville, NJ 8070
Categories: Pennsville NJ

525 E Basin Rd, 43.5 miles

525 E Basin Rd,
New Castle, DE 19720
Categories: New Castle DE

129 N DUPONT HWY 43.9 miles

129 N DUPONT HWY
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

212 CHERRY LN 44.3 miles

212 CHERRY LN
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Categories: NEW CASTLE DE

106 BOW ST 44.3 miles

106 BOW ST
ELKTON, MD 21921
Categories: ELKTON MD

123 Singerly Avenue, 44.4 miles

123 Singerly Avenue,
Elkton, MD 21921
Categories: Elkton MD

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ 45.1 miles

1C CHESTNUT HILL PLZ
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

5429 Harding Hwy, Suite 102 45.5 miles

5429 Harding Hwy, Suite 102
Mays Landing, NJ 8330
Categories: Mays Landing NJ

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102 45.7 miles

4051 OGLETOWN RD STE 102
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100 45.7 miles

4623 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 100
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD 45.8 miles

4110 OGLETOWN STANTON RD
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

701 E NAYLOR MILL RD, STE G 46.0 miles

701 E NAYLOR MILL RD, STE G
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K 46.0 miles

15 OMEGA DR BLDG K
NEWARK, DE 19713
Categories: NEWARK DE

2425 N SALISBURY BLVD 46.1 miles

2425 N SALISBURY BLVD
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

A98 100 Omega Drive, 46.1 miles

A98 100 Omega Drive,
Newark, DE 19713
Categories: Newark DE

601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900 46.4 miles

601 N MAIN ST PO BOX 900
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
Categories: GLASSBORO NJ

314 E MAIN ST STE 105 46.8 miles

314 E MAIN ST STE 105
NEWARK, DE 19711
Categories: NEWARK DE

249 E Main Street, 46.8 miles

249 E Main Street,
Newark, DE 19711
Categories: Newark DE

6th and Central Ave, 47.0 miles

6th and Central Ave,
Ocean City, NJ 8226
Categories: Ocean City NJ

2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F 47.0 miles

2112 DIDONATO DR, STE F
CHESTER, MD 21619
Categories: CHESTER MD

5 CHESTER PLZ 47.0 miles

5 CHESTER PLZ
CHESTER, MD 21619
Categories: CHESTER MD

104 E CECIL AVE 47.2 miles

104 E CECIL AVE
NORTH EAST, MD 21901
Categories: NORTH EAST MD

2 DEVONSHIRE DR AC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 47.5 miles

2 DEVONSHIRE DR AC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 8234
Categories: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109 47.6 miles

1941 LIMESTONE RD STE 109
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B 47.6 miles

201 TOMLIN STATION RD STE B
MULLICA HILL, NJ 8062
Categories: MULLICA HILL NJ

914 JUSTISON ST 47.7 miles

914 JUSTISON ST
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY 48.1 miles

3926 KIRKWOOD HWY
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center 48.2 miles

196 William Dalton Drive, Doubletree Shopping Center
Glassboro, NJ 8028
Categories: Glassboro NJ

1125 DELSEA DR N 48.4 miles

1125 DELSEA DR N
GLASSBORO, NJ 8028
Categories: GLASSBORO NJ

262 TILGHMAN RD 48.5 miles

262 TILGHMAN RD
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Categories: SALISBURY MD

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B 48.6 miles

545 BECKETT RD STE 103 B
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105 48.7 miles

3105 LIMESTONE RD STE 105
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Categories: WILMINGTON DE

659 S SALISBURY BLVD STE 2 48.7 miles

659 S SALISBURY BLVD STE 2
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

510 HERON DR STE 108 48.8 miles

510 HERON DR STE 108
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

510 HERON DR STE 114 48.8 miles

510 HERON DR STE 114
SWEDESBORO, NJ 8085
Categories: SWEDESBORO NJ

1655 WOODBROOKE DR Ste 101 48.8 miles

1655 WOODBROOKE DR Ste 101
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Categories: SALISBURY MD

1655 WOODBROOKE DR STE 104 48.8 miles

1655 WOODBROOKE DR STE 104
SALISBURY, MD 21804
Categories: SALISBURY MD

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b 48.9 miles

Delaware Ave & Clayton St, Trolley Square, Suites 3b-4b
Wilmington, DE 19806
Categories: Wilmington DE

979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE 49.0 miles

979 N BLACK HORSE PIKE
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 8094
Categories: WILLIAMSTOWN NJ

222 New Rd Ste 103, 49.0 miles

222 New Rd Ste 103,
Linwood, NJ 8221
Categories: Linwood NJ

712 E Main St, 49.0 miles

712 E Main St,
Salisbury, MD 21804
Categories: Salisbury MD

503 BYRN ST, 2ND FL 49.3 miles

503 BYRN ST, 2ND FL
CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MD

100 E CARROLL ST 49.3 miles

100 E CARROLL ST
SALISBURY, MD 21801
Categories: SALISBURY MD

410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1 49.4 miles

410 ANDBRO DR UNIT 1
PITMAN, NJ 8071
Categories: PITMAN NJ

7408 COASTAL HWY 49.4 miles

7408 COASTAL HWY
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
Categories: OCEAN CITY MD

302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2 49.6 miles

302 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Suite A-2
Sewell, NJ 8080
Categories: Sewell NJ

2605 SHORE RD 49.6 miles

2605 SHORE RD
NORTHFIELD, NJ 8225
Categories: NORTHFIELD NJ

239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160 49.6 miles

239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 160
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

2500 ENGLISH CREEK AVE STE 908 49.7 miles

2500 ENGLISH CREEK AVE STE 908
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 8234
Categories: EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP NJ

2500 English Creek Ave Bldg 200, Ste 214 49.7 miles

2500 English Creek Ave Bldg 200, Ste 214
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 8234
Categories: Egg Harbor Township NJ

1907 NEW RD 49.8 miles

1907 NEW RD
NORTHFIELD, NJ 8225
Categories: NORTHFIELD NJ

100 KINGS WAY E STE B3 49.8 miles

100 KINGS WAY E STE B3
SEWELL, NJ 8080
Categories: SEWELL NJ

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202 49.8 miles

5311 Limestone Rd, Suite 202
Wilmington, DE 19808
Categories: Wilmington DE

To schedule an alcohol test in Bowers, DE call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7

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Alcohol Detection Periods

Breath Alcohol

Current / Immediate

ETG - Urine

80 Hours

Standard Urine

1 - 2 Days

Whether you want to detect current alcohol impairment, recent alcohol consumption, or alcohol usage within the past 3 days, Accredited Drug Testing offers the testing services that fit your needs.

Alcohol tests are administered for a variety of different reasons and greatly differ from drug tests. Drug tests (those that analyze samples of hair and urine) attempt to detect usage of illegal drugs over a lengthy time period, generally ranging from a week to several months. However, alcohol tests are aimed at detecting consumption of a legal - though regulated - substance within a much shorter timeframe. Rather than testing for past usage, an alcohol drug test will register only the immediate presence of alcohol in the human body.

Breath Alcohol Drug Test

Otherwise known as a breathalyzer, Breath Alcohol Test (BATs) make frequent appearances in sitcoms and crime shows. That is because they are quite commonly used given that the test is easy to administer and provides nearly instantaneous results. Police officers rely on breathalyzer exams to detect when drivers are on the road and above the legal alcohol limit. Because BATs provide only a current-moment snapshot of the body's blood alcohol content, they should only be administered when someone is required to be sober at the current time. Such cases would include driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

Accredited Drug Testing centers are dedicated to providing accurate results every time. For that reason, our certified staff only administers DOT-approved Evidential Breath Testing devices (EBTs). Procedures are meticulously controlled to ensure that all results are admissible in a court of law.

DOT only permits a breath alcohol test. Urine alcohol tests are not permitted by the Department of Transportation. Therefore, a DOT regulated employee would take a 5 panel DOT urine test but only a breath alcohol test if required.

Urine Alcohol Drug Test Finally, for rare cases an EtG exam will be administered to determine if alcohol has been consumed over a 5 day period. EtGs are typically reserved for individuals undergoing a court-ordered sobriety or alcohol rehabilitation program.

Saliva / Oral Fluid Alcohol Test

Accredited Drug Testing also offers a saliva specimen alcohol test in addition, to breath and urine testing. Oral fluid alcohol test can provide immediate results or if requested can be sent to certified laboratory for analysis

Confidential alcohol drug tests can be conducted at any location utilizing the Accredited Drug Testing mobile on-site program service.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service is simple and easy, Call (800)221-4291) or click below to order online 24/7.

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Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for all needs including employment, DOT, court ordered, school, personal and are available for both individuals and employers.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, offers 5, 10 and 12 panel drug test screenings utilizing urine, hair, blood and oral fluids/saliva. Alcohol testing is available for breath alcohol, standard urine and ETG testing.

Our laboratories are SAMHSA certified and all tests results are verified by our in house licensed physicians who serve as Medical Review Officers.

On the road or on vacation, no worries, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all cities Nationwide and we can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

Department of Transportation (DOT)

If you are DOT regulated company or an individual employed in a safety sensitive position, Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers certified DOT drug and alcohol testing and other DOT required services for FMCSA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA, USCG and FAA.

Accredited Drug Testing also provides a DOT random testing consortium, DOT drug policy for employers and DOT physicals.

Drug Free Workplace

Many States encourage employers to be a drug free workplace and several States provide a discount on workers compensation premiums, if the business owner is certified as a drug free workplace and the drug testing program complies with State law.

We Come To You! On-site/mobile drug testing is also available for employers when you need to save time and money, we provide on-site drug testing for construction sites, road side accidents, hospitals, schools or any on-site drug testing need.

Our alcohol testing Bowers, DE centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be at times stressful. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation.

Our drug testing Bowers, DE locations have trained and certified professional drug testing specialists and our alcohol testing Bowers, DE centers and staff are committed to providing courteous, helpful and professional assistance.

Please be aware that testing locations do not accept any form of payment and require a test registration donor pass to administer a drug, alcohol, or any other type of test. You must call (800) 221-4291 to register for a test or you may register online, no appointment is needed, but a test registration form is required.

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

Alcohol Testing

Alcohol testing is a procedure used to measure an individual's blood alcohol content (BAC) or detect the presence of alcohol in the body. This testing is crucial in various contexts, including law enforcement, workplace safety, and medical screening. For consumers, understanding the available methods and their specific uses can help in making informed decisions about alcohol testing.

Methods of Alcohol Testing

  • Breathalyzer Tests: These are the most common form of alcohol testing, especially used by law enforcement. They measure the alcohol content in the breath, which correlates with blood alcohol levels.
  • Blood Tests: Considered the most accurate method, blood tests directly measure the alcohol concentration in the bloodstream. However, they require professional medical personnel to collect the blood sample.
  • Urine Tests: Urine tests are less commonly used for alcohol because of their less accurate representation of current blood alcohol levels but can detect alcohol consumption up to 24 hours after intake.
  • Saliva Tests: These tests are less invasive and can detect the presence of alcohol in the saliva, which is a good approximation of BAC.

Applications of Alcohol Testing

Alcohol testing is used in several key areas:

  1. Law Enforcement: To enforce drinking and driving laws and ensure public safety.
  2. Workplace Safety: In industries where operating heavy machinery or driving is involved, employers use alcohol testing to ensure a safe work environment.
  3. Health Monitoring: Medical professionals may require alcohol testing for patients undergoing treatment for alcohol use disorder or monitoring those with specific health conditions.

Advantages of Alcohol Testing

Alcohol testing offers several benefits:

  • Prevention of Accidents: It helps in reducing the risk of accidents associated with alcohol consumption, especially in driving and workplace scenarios.
  • Health and Safety Compliance: It ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in work environments.
  • Support for Recovery Programs: Regular testing can support individuals in recovery programs by holding them accountable and encouraging sobriety.

Limitations of Alcohol Testing

Despite its benefits, alcohol testing has limitations:

  • Variability in Accuracy: Some methods, like breathalyzers, can sometimes give false positives due to factors like diet, medical conditions, or even certain medications.
  • Invasiveness: Some methods, particularly blood tests, are invasive and require professional handling.
  • Privacy Concerns: The necessity to disclose personal consumption habits can raise privacy issues, especially in employment contexts.

In conclusion, alcohol testing plays a critical role in law enforcement, workplace safety, and health care. While it offers numerous benefits in promoting safety and health standards, awareness of its limitations and appropriate use is essential for achieving accurate and reliable results.

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Local Area Info: Bowers

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 366 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +20.0%

Population (male): 155

Population (female): 211

Median Age: 40.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bowers: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (18.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 87.5% for other race residents)

Elevation:

Races:
      White alone - 310 - 92.5%
      Hispanic - 10 - 3.0%
      Black alone - 6 - 1.8%
      Asian alone - 4 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 3 - 0.9%
      Two or more races - 2 - 0.6%

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