Beacon, NY Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 14,289 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.5%

Population (male): 7,238

Population (female): 7,051

Median Age: 40.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,062.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 9.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.0% for Black residents, 9.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.9% for other race residents, 19.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (8.9%), American (7.1%), Irish (5.5%), European (2.8%), German (2.7%), English (2.1%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,674 (it was $45,236 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $36,549 (it was $20,654 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $255,348 (it was $120,000 in 2000) Beacon:$255,348NY:$314,500

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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, Beacon, NY

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Beacon, NY 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 Beacon, NY 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 Beacon, NY Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Beacon, NY 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 Beacon, NY 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

11 HASTINGS DR 0.7 miles

11 HASTINGS DR
BEACON, NY 12508
Categories: BEACON NY

347 Fullerton Ave, 3.0 miles

347 Fullerton Ave,
Newburgh, NY 12550
Categories: Newburgh NY

5 HUDSON VALLEY PROFESS PLAZA 3.5 miles

5 HUDSON VALLEY PROFESS PLAZA
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
Categories: NEWBURGH NY

982 Main Street, Suite 9 3.7 miles

982 Main Street, Suite 9
Fishkill, NY 12524
Categories: Fishkill NY

1004 MAIN ST 3.8 miles

1004 MAIN ST
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Categories: FISHKILL NY

200 WESTAGE BUSINESS CTR STE 133 4.1 miles

200 WESTAGE BUSINESS CTR STE 133
FISHKILL, NY 12524
Categories: FISHKILL NY

17 Oakwood Ter, 4.3 miles

17 Oakwood Ter,
New Windsor, NY 12553
Categories: New Windsor NY

1418 ROUTE 300 5.1 miles

1418 ROUTE 300
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
Categories: NEWBURGH NY

905 LITTLE BRITAIN RD 5.8 miles

905 LITTLE BRITAIN RD
NEW WINDSOR, NY 12553
Categories: NEW WINDSOR NY

1530 ROUTE 9 6.9 miles

1530 ROUTE 9
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Categories: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY

239 LAKESIDE RD STE 3 7.1 miles

239 LAKESIDE RD STE 3
NEWBURGH, NY 12550
Categories: NEWBURGH NY

900 ROUTE 376 STE H 7.4 miles

900 ROUTE 376 STE H
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
Categories: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY

1075 ROUTE 82 STE 10-D 10.2 miles

1075 ROUTE 82 STE 10-D
HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY 12533
Categories: HOPEWELL JUNCTION NY

7 FAWN RUN 10.4 miles

7 FAWN RUN
PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579
Categories: PUTNAM VALLEY NY

127 HAWKINS DR 12.6 miles

127 HAWKINS DR
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549
Categories: MONTGOMERY NY

205 South Avenue, Suite 203 13.0 miles

205 South Avenue, Suite 203
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Categories: Poughkeepsie NY

301 Manchester Rd Ste 202 13.5 miles

301 Manchester Rd Ste 202
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603
Categories: POUGHKEEPSIE NY

695 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite 102 14.1 miles

695 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite 102
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Categories: Poughkeepsie NY

207 WASHINGTON ST 14.7 miles

207 WASHINGTON ST
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Categories: POUGHKEEPSIE NY

2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15 14.8 miles

2 Stowe Rd, 5th Floor - Suite 15
Peekskill, NY 10566
Categories: Peekskill NY

243 NORTH RD STE 103 15.0 miles

243 NORTH RD STE 103
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
Categories: POUGHKEEPSIE NY

1980 CROMPOND RD 15.3 miles

1980 CROMPOND RD
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567
Categories: CORTLANDT MANOR NY

667 Stoneleigh Avenue, Barns Office Center Building 15.8 miles

667 Stoneleigh Avenue, Barns Office Center Building
Carmel, NY 10512
Categories: Carmel NY

222 STATE ROUTE 299 16.5 miles

222 STATE ROUTE 299
HIGHLAND, NY 12528
Categories: HIGHLAND NY

791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center 16.5 miles

791 Route 17M, Monroe Shopping Center
Monroe, NY 10950
Categories: Monroe NY

1351 ROUTE 55 17.1 miles

1351 ROUTE 55
LAGRANGEVILLE, NY 12540
Categories: LAGRANGEVILLE NY

279 MAIN ST STE 200 17.2 miles

279 MAIN ST STE 200
NEW PALTZ, NY 12561
Categories: NEW PALTZ NY

321 KEAR ST 18.8 miles

321 KEAR ST
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598
Categories: YORKTOWN HEIGHTS NY

505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15 18.9 miles

505 STATE ROUTE 208 Ste 15
MONROE, NY 10950
Categories: MONROE NY

7 PINE WOODS RD STE 4 19.5 miles

7 PINE WOODS RD STE 4
HYDE PARK, NY 12538
Categories: HYDE PARK NY

7 Pine Woods Road, Suite 6 19.5 miles

7 Pine Woods Road, Suite 6
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Categories: Hyde Park NY

155 CRYSTAL RUN RD 20.2 miles

155 CRYSTAL RUN RD
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NY

3 COATES DRIVE 20.6 miles

3 COATES DRIVE
GOSHEN, NY 10924
Categories: GOSHEN NY

30 Hatfield Lane, 20.6 miles

30 Hatfield Lane,
Goshen, NY 10924
Categories: Goshen NY

75 CRYSTAL RUN RD STE G40 20.7 miles

75 CRYSTAL RUN RD STE G40
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10941
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NY

1 HATFIELD LN STE B 20.8 miles

1 HATFIELD LN STE B
GOSHEN, NY 10924
Categories: GOSHEN NY

601 Clock Tower Commons, 21.3 miles

601 Clock Tower Commons,
Brewster, NY 10509
Categories: Brewster NY

34 N ROUTE 9W 21.5 miles

34 N ROUTE 9W
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY 10993
Categories: WEST HAVERSTRAW NY

594 EAST MAIN STREET 21.6 miles

594 EAST MAIN STREET
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NY

111 MALTESE DR 21.8 miles

111 MALTESE DR
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NY

367 E MAIN ST APT 3 22.6 miles

367 E MAIN ST APT 3
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NY

1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6 22.7 miles

1540 ROUTE 202 STE 6
POMONA, NY 10970
Categories: POMONA NY

210 E MAIN ST 23.2 miles

210 E MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, NY 10940
Categories: MIDDLETOWN NY

978 Route 45, Ste 202 23.3 miles

978 Route 45, Ste 202
Pomona, NY 10970
Categories: Pomona NY

9 SHAWE ST 23.8 miles

9 SHAWE ST
DANBURY, CT 6810
Categories: DANBURY CT

151 N Main St, Unit 307 24.4 miles

151 N Main St, Unit 307
New City, NY 10956
Categories: New City NY

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202 24.8 miles

103 S BEDFORD RD STE 202
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

100 MILL PLAIN RD 24.9 miles

100 MILL PLAIN RD
DANBURY, CT 6811
Categories: DANBURY CT

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3 24.9 miles

83 South Bedford Road, Floor 3
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Categories: Mt. Kisco NY

495 E MAIN ST 24.9 miles

495 E MAIN ST
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
Categories: MOUNT KISCO NY

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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: Beacon, New York

Beacon is a city located in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The 2010 census placed the city total population at 15,541. Beacon is part of the Poughkeepsie–Newburgh–Middletown, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the larger New York–Newark–Bridgeport, New York–New Jersey–Connecticut–Pennsylvania Combined Statistical Area. It was named to commemorate the historic beacon fires that blazed forth from the summit of the Fishkill Mountains to alert the Continental Army about British troop movements. Originally an industrial city along the Hudson, Beacon experienced a revival beginning in 2003 with the arrival of Dia:Beacon, one of the largest modern art museums in the United States. Recent growth has generated debates on development and zoning issues .

The area known as Beacon was settled by Europeans as the villages of Matteawan and Fishkill Landing in 1709. They were among the first colonial communities in the county. Beacon is located in the southwest corner of Dutchess County in the Mid-Hudson Region, approximately 90 miles (140 km) south of Albany, and approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of New York City.

In 1683, the land that would come to include the City of Beacon was purchased from the Wappinger tribe by Francis Rombout and Gulian Verplanck, merchant-fur traders from New York City. The sale was confirmed, in 1685 as the royal patent today known as the Rombout Patent issued in the names of Rombout, Jacobus Kipp (as successor to the deceased Verplanck, and Stephanus Van Cortlandt. Rombout died in 1691, leaving his share to his daughter, Catharyna, who later married Roger Brett, an officer in the Royal Navy. The Rombout Patent was partitioned in 1706 with Catharyna Brett receiving about 28,000 acres along the Vis Kill. In 1708 the Bretts re-located upriver from the family seat on Broadway to an area near the mouth of the Fishkill Creek and built a home, today's Madam Brett Homestead, and grist mill on the lower creek. In June 1718, Roger Brett was drowned when his sloop encountered a fierce squall near Fishkill Landing while returning from New York with supplies. Thereafter Catharyna Brett continued to manage her holdings, becoming a well-respected businesswoman.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 14,289 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.5%

Population (male): 7,238

Population (female): 7,051

Median Age: 40.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,062.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 9.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.0% for Black residents, 9.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.9% for other race residents, 19.3% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Italian (8.9%), American (7.1%), Irish (5.5%), European (2.8%), German (2.7%), English (2.1%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $70,674 (it was $45,236 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $36,549 (it was $20,654 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $255,348 (it was $120,000 in 2000) Beacon:$255,348NY:$314,500

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