Brentwood, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 3,492 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +22.8%

Population (female): 1,771

Median Age: 34.9 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,310.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Brentwood: 163.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (1.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.7% for Black residents, 15.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.4% for other race residents, 9.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Brentwood, Maryland as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brentwood is 530 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: African (1.7%), American (1.2%).

Land Area: 0.38 square miles.

Zip Codes: 20712, 20722

Races:
      Hispanic - 1,379 - 45.3%
      Black alone - 1,118 - 36.7%
      White alone - 421 - 13.8%
      Asian alone - 57 - 1.9%
      Two or more races - 56 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 7 - 0.2%

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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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Brentwood, MD

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Brentwood, MD 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 Brentwood, MD 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 Brentwood, MD Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Brentwood, MD 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 Brentwood, MD 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

920 VARNUM ST NE 2.0 miles

920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 3.1 miles

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 3.7 miles

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

911 U ST NW 4.1 miles

911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 4.6 miles

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 5.0 miles

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 5.2 miles

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

7933 BELLE POINT DR 5.2 miles

7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
Categories: GREENBELT MD

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 5.3 miles

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 5.3 miles

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 5.3 miles

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506
Washington, DC 20036
Categories: Washington DC

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 5.4 miles

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

2029 K ST NW STE 301 5.5 miles

2029 K ST NW STE 301
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Categories: WASHINGTON DC

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 5.8 miles

2440 M St NW Ste 414,
Washington, DC 20037
Categories: Washington DC

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 6.1 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

3510 HEIDI LN 6.3 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 6.4 miles

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 6.6 miles

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 6.6 miles

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD

4729 SELLMAN RD 6.8 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 6.8 miles

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

10117 PALAMAR DR 7.2 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 7.7 miles

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
Categories: CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 8.1 miles

11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 8.2 miles

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 8.2 miles

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD

3301 WILSON BLVD 8.7 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 8.7 miles

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 8.8 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Categories: UPPER MARLBORO MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 8.8 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 8.9 miles

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Categories: FORESTVILLE MD

5606 HOLTON LN 9.0 miles

5606 HOLTON LN
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
Categories: TEMPLE HILLS MD

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 9.1 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 9.4 miles

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 9.5 miles

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

13823 OUTLET DR 9.7 miles

13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551 10.7 miles

5550 COLUMBIA PIKE APT 551
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

Onsite Only 10.9 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

225 REINEKERS LN 11.0 miles

225 REINEKERS LN
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center 11.2 miles

6064 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church Medical Center
Falls Church, VA 22044
Categories: Falls Church VA

4320 SEMINARY RD 11.5 miles

4320 SEMINARY RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

3676 Alpen Greenway 11.5 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

P. O. BOX 376 11.6 miles

P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 12.0 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

4527 DUKE ST 12.2 miles

4527 DUKE ST
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100 12.3 miles

6020 RICHMOND HWY STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 12.6 miles

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD

5130 DUKE ST STE 10 12.7 miles

5130 DUKE ST STE 10
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

920 W BROAD ST STE B 12.7 miles

920 W BROAD ST STE B
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046
Categories: FALLS CHURCH VA

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303 13.6 miles

6144 EDSALL RD APT 303
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108 13.6 miles

7700 OLD BRANCH AVE E108
CLINTON, MD 20735
Categories: CLINTON MD

8768 SUSINI DR 13.6 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

PO BOX 59815 13.6 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

On-site ONLY 13.6 miles

On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300 14.3 miles

6715 Little River Turnpike Ste 300
Annandale, VA 22003
Categories: Annandale VA

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B 14.9 miles

7609 RICHMOND HWY STE B
Alexandria, VA 22306
Categories: Alexandria VA

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR 15.3 miles

5590 GENERAL WASHINGTON DR
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD 15.4 miles

6226 OLD FRANCONIA RD
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 15.5 miles

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
Categories: OLNEY MD

5501 BACKLICK RD 15.6 miles

5501 BACKLICK RD
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314 15.6 miles

8101 HINSON FARM RD STE 314
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306
Categories: ALEXANDRIA VA

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206 15.7 miles

8316 ARLINGTON BLVD STE 206
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

5510 ALMA LN STE 200 15.8 miles

5510 ALMA LN STE 200
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110 15.9 miles

3020 Hamaker Court, B-110
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120, 16.1 miles

8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 120,
Fairfax, VA 22031
Categories: Fairfax VA

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105 16.4 miles

6120 BRANDON AVE STE 105
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 16.7 miles

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 16.8 miles

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

100 MAPLE AVE E 16.8 miles

100 MAPLE AVE E
VIENNA, VA 22180
Categories: VIENNA VA

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 16.8 miles

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 17.4 miles

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

6656 DOBBIN RD 18.2 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 18.4 miles

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ
STONE RIDGE, VA 20105
Categories: STONE RIDGE VA

8945 N WESTLAND DR 18.6 miles

8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 18.6 miles

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 19.2 miles

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 19.4 miles

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Categories: ELKRIDGE MD

6785 Business Pkwy 19.4 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

7839 ROLLING RD STE A 19.4 miles

7839 ROLLING RD STE A
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22153
Categories: SPRINGFIELD VA

803 RUSSELL AVE 19.9 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

10560 MAIN ST 20.1 miles

10560 MAIN ST
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100 20.4 miles

10721 MAIN ST STE 3100
FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400 20.4 miles

10721 Main Street, Suite 1400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111 20.5 miles

2170 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 111
WALDORF, MD 20601
Categories: WALDORF MD

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 20.8 miles

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Categories: MILLERSVILLE MD

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 21.0 miles

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 21.2 miles

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 21.4 miles

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

75 MAYO RD 21.4 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 22.0 miles

106 Elden St Ste 18b,
Herndon, VA 20170
Categories: Herndon VA

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 22.1 miles

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

208 ELDEN ST 22.3 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

11848 Robertson Farm Circle 22.4 miles

11848 Robertson Farm Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
Categories: Fairfax VA

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 22.5 miles

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

820 Bestgate Rd, 22.6 miles

820 Bestgate Rd,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Categories: Annapolis MD

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 22.7 miles

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104 22.7 miles

3500 OLD WASHINGTON RD STE 104
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104, 22.7 miles

3460 Old Washington Rd Ste 104,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Categories: Waldorf MD

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD 22.7 miles

3059 MARSHALL HALL RD
BRYANS ROAD, MD 20616
Categories: BRYANS ROAD MD

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201 22.9 miles

12070 OLD LINE CTR STE 201
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 22.9 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400 23.0 miles

3650 JOSEPH SIEWICK DR Ste 400
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 23.1 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 23.1 miles

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 23.2 miles

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 23.2 miles

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD

3070 HEATHCOTE RD 23.3 miles

3070 HEATHCOTE RD
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 23.4 miles

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
Categories: Germantown MD

12713 SHOPPES LN 23.9 miles

12713 SHOPPES LN
FAIRFAX, VA 22033
Categories: FAIRFAX VA

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 23.9 miles

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
Categories: SEVERNA PARK MD

1419 FOREST DR STE 104 24.0 miles

1419 FOREST DR STE 104
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 24.0 miles

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Categories: Ellicott City MD

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 24.1 miles

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108
STERLING, VA 20164
Categories: STERLING VA

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 24.4 miles

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
Categories: LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD

216 Locust St 24.4 miles

216 Locust St
Occaquan, VA 22125
Categories: Occaquan VA

5822 OAKLAND RD 24.5 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 24.9 miles

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
Categories: ELLICOTT CITY MD

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 24.9 miles

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

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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: Brentwood, Maryland

Brentwood is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,046 at the 2010 census. Brentwood is less than 1-mile (1.6 km) away from Washington, D.C. The municipality of Brentwood is located just outside the northeast boundary of the District of Columbia and surrounded by the communities of Mount Rainier, Cottage City, North Brentwood, and the nearby Hyattsville. Along the Route 1 Corridor, Brentwood is part of the Gateway Arts District.

The town was originally incorporated in 1922 and is named after the Brentwood estate built in 1817 by Robert Brent in Northeast Washington, DC. The town was developed beginning in the 1890s around the Highland Station of the Washington Branch of the B & O Railroad and the Columbia and Maryland Railway. Brentwood was created by Wallace A. Bartlett, a Civil War veteran, former foreman for the Government Printing Office, Patent Office examiner, and inventor originally from Warsaw, New York. Captain Bartlett lived in Washington, D.C. until 1887, when he purchased 206 acres (0.83 km2) of farmland from Benjamin Holliday, which abutted the Highland subdivision. Bartlett built a farmhouse for his family on the land and, with two partners J. Lee Adams and Samuel J. Mills, formed the Holladay Land and Improvement Company. Captain Bartlett died in 1908.

In 1891, the Company platted a residential subdivision called "Holladay Company's Addition to Highland" on 80 acres (320,000 m2) of the Bartlett Farm. The lots were approximately 40 feet (12 m) by 100 feet (30 m) and were arranged around an irregular grid of streets. The lots in the northern part of the subdivision, which eventually would become North Brentwood, were smaller and were subject to flooding from a mill race. These lots were less expensive, and Bartlett encouraged their purchase by African-American families with whom he was indirectly associated from his command of U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War. The more expensive lots to the south were purchased by white working-class families, many of whom were employed as federal government clerks. Seven additional houses were built by 1896. In 1899 Bartlett purchased the Fenwick family farm which was located to the west of the Holladay Company's Addition to Highland. With two new partners, J. Baker and Dr. Sigmund A. Czarra, Bartlett began the Brentwood Company. The 95-acre (380,000 m2) area was surveyed and platted in 1899. The Holladay Addition homes represented a typical cross-section of housing styles popular in the late-19th century, including I-houses, vernacular houses with Queen Anne detailing, Four-squares, and front-gable houses.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 3,492 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +22.8%

Population (female): 1,771

Median Age: 34.9 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,310.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Brentwood: 163.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (1.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.7% for Black residents, 15.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.4% for other race residents, 9.1% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Brentwood, Maryland as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brentwood is 530 to 1.>

Ancestries: Ancestries: African (1.7%), American (1.2%).

Land Area: 0.38 square miles.

Zip Codes: 20712, 20722

Races:
      Hispanic - 1,379 - 45.3%
      Black alone - 1,118 - 36.7%
      White alone - 421 - 13.8%
      Asian alone - 57 - 1.9%
      Two or more races - 56 - 1.8%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 7 - 0.2%

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