Acton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 21,924. >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Median Age: 41.9 years

Median Rent:

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Acton, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Acton is 10,962 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (20.5%), English (15.8%), Italian (13.2%), German (11.1%), French (5.7%), Polish (5.4%).

Elevation: 260 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $148,469 (it was $91,624 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $67,204 (it was $41,901 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $665,377 (it was $317,800 in 2000) Acton:$665,377MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 16,555 - 75.5%
      Asian alone - 4,062 - 18.5%
      Hispanic - 560 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 340 - 1.6%
      Black alone - 232 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 159 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 13 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.01%

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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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Acton, MA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Acton, MA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Acton, MA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Acton, MA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Acton, MA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Acton, MA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

7 DEANE ST 3.6 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

39 Village Square, 8.9 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

5 WINTER ST 9.4 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

200 GROTON RD 9.5 miles

200 GROTON RD
AYER, MA 1432
Categories: AYER MA

510 BOSTON RD 9.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 9.9 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

58 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

35 BEDFORD ST 10.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 10.4 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 10.6 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

7 FRANCINE RD 10.8 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

157 UNION ST 10.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 10.9 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 11.1 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

1030 MAIN ST 11.9 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

9 HOPE AVE 12.3 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 12.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 12.4 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 12.6 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

700 Rogers Street, 12.7 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

345 MAIN ST 12.8 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 13.0 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 13.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

28 Newton St 13.1 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

190 N MAIN ST 13.3 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 14.0 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.1 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

POH on-site only 14.2 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 14.2 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 14.5 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

41 CARLETON RD 15.0 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

66B CONCORD ST 15.1 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY 15.7 miles

228 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 15.7 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 15.7 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 15.7 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A 16.0 miles

435 Lancaster Street Suite 214A
Leominster, MA 1453
Categories: Leominster MA

376 Arsenal Street 16.1 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 16.2 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

601 Concord Ave 16.3 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

424 CENTRAL ST 16.5 miles

424 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 16.7 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

37 MANNING ST 16.9 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

16 Main Street 16.9 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

92 HIGH ST 16.9 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 17.0 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 17.1 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

20 S BORDER RD 17.2 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

60 HOSPITAL RD 17.2 miles

60 HOSPITAL RD
LEOMINSTER, MA 1453
Categories: LEOMINSTER MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.5 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

52 BOW ST 17.5 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

12 EVERETT ST 17.6 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 17.7 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

124 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 17.8 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

P.O. Box 546 17.8 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 18.0 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 18.1 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 18.1 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 18.3 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.4 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203 18.5 miles

166 KINSLEY ST STE 203
NASHUA, NH 3060
Categories: NASHUA NH

358 HARVARD ST 18.5 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202 18.5 miles

17 RIVERSIDE ST STE 202
NASHUA, NH 3062
Categories: NASHUA NH

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 18.6 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

300 Main St, 18.6 miles

300 Main St,
Nashua, NH 3060
Categories: Nashua NH

On-site only 18.6 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

1285 Beacon St 18.8 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

219 CENTRE ST 18.8 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

Onsite Only #1 18.8 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

101 STATION LNDG 18.8 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1 Branch St, 18.9 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 18.9 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 19.0 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 19.1 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

8 AUBURN ST 19.5 miles

8 AUBURN ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

319 Longwood Ave, 19.6 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 19.8 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

14A BROAD ST 19.8 miles

14A BROAD ST
NASHUA, NH 3064
Categories: NASHUA NH

1996 CENTRE ST 19.8 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

138 Haverhill St, 20.0 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 20.4 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 21.0 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 21.1 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 21.1 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 21.1 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1 GENERAL ST 21.2 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

371 BROADWAY 21.2 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 21.3 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

630 PLANTATION ST 21.4 miles

630 PLANTATION ST
WORCESTER, MA 1605
Categories: WORCESTER MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 21.7 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 21.9 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

1 HARBORSIDE DR 22.0 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 22.0 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

500 Lincoln Street 22.0 miles

500 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 1605
Categories: Worcester MA

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 22.2 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

352 BELMONT ST 22.4 miles

352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

490 SHREWSBURY ST 22.6 miles

490 SHREWSBURY ST
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

81B MAIN ST 22.8 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

159 N BROADWAY 23.1 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.2 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 23.4 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 23.5 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 23.8 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 23.8 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 23.8 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level 23.9 miles

100 MLK, Jr. Blvd, Lower Level
Worcester, MA 1608
Categories: Worcester MA

49 RANGE RD STE 101 24.0 miles

49 RANGE RD STE 101
WINDHAM, NH 3087
Categories: WINDHAM NH

141 MASSASOIT RD 24.0 miles

141 MASSASOIT RD
WORCESTER, MA 1604
Categories: WORCESTER MA

289 Main St, 24.0 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

199 REEDSDALE RD 24.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

415 MAIN ST 24.2 miles

415 MAIN ST
WORCESTER, MA 1608
Categories: WORCESTER MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 24.3 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.4 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 24.5 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 24.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 24.6 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 24.8 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

255 PARK AVE STE 400 24.9 miles

255 PARK AVE STE 400
WORCESTER, MA 1609
Categories: WORCESTER MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 24.9 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

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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

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Acton, Massachusetts

Acton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, approximately twenty-one miles west-northwest of Boston along Route 2 west of Concord and about ten miles (16 km) southwest of Lowell. The population was 21,929 at the 2010 census. It is bordered by Westford and Littleton to the north, Concord and Carlisle to the east, Stow, Maynard, and Sudbury to the south and Boxborough to the west. Acton became an incorporated town in 1735. The town employs the Open Town Meeting form of government with a Town Manager and an elected, five-member Board of Selectmen. Acton was named the 11th Best Place To Live among small towns in the country by Money Magazine in 2015, and the 16th best in 2009 and in 2011. The local high school, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2009. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked Acton-Boxborough #3 among open enrollment high schools and #7 overall for STEM education in the United States.

Acton is located at 42°29?N 71°27?W? / ?42.483°N 71.450°W? / 42.483; -71.450. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.3 square miles (53 km2), of which 20.0 square miles (52 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.53 percent, is water. Almost all of Acton is forested, except for where it has been cleared for residential or agricultural use. Some forested areas have been put aside for special use by corporations.

The current geography of Acton was created when the last wave of glaciers retreated approximately ten thousand years ago. Acton has nine drumlins — hills which are composed of glacial till. In addition, Wills Hole and Grassy Pond are kettle ponds which were formed in depressions in the till formed by large blocks of ice.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 21,924. >Population change since 2000: +7.8%

Median Age: 41.9 years

Median Rent:

Poverty (breakdown):

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Acton, Massachusetts as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Acton is 10,962 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (20.5%), English (15.8%), Italian (13.2%), German (11.1%), French (5.7%), Polish (5.4%).

Elevation: 260 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $148,469 (it was $91,624 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $67,204 (it was $41,901 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $665,377 (it was $317,800 in 2000) Acton:$665,377MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 16,555 - 75.5%
      Asian alone - 4,062 - 18.5%
      Hispanic - 560 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 340 - 1.6%
      Black alone - 232 - 1.1%
      Other race alone - 159 - 0.7%
      American Indian alone - 13 - 0.06%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3 - 0.01%

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