Damascus, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 15,257.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Damascus: 180.0 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (1.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.4% for Black residents, 7.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 69.4% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (9.3%), American (9.2%), German (8.2%), English (4.8%), Italian (3.0%), European (2.2%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $103,085 (it was $71,447 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $38,163 (it was $26,659 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $411,552 (it was $181,400 in 2000) Damascus:$411,552MD:$312,500

Races:
      White alone - 10,357 - 64.5%
      Hispanic - 2,120 - 13.2%
      Black alone - 1,394 - 8.7%
      Asian alone - 1,105 - 6.9%
      Two or more races - 627 - 3.9%
      American Indian alone - 10 - 0.06%

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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, Damascus, MD

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 6.6 miles

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 7.0 miles

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

301 WATERSVILLE RD 7.6 miles

301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 8.1 miles

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

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 8.1 miles

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

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 8.4 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

803 RUSSELL AVE 9.3 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

8945 N WESTLAND DR 10.2 miles

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

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 10.2 miles

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

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 12.2 miles

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

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 12.6 miles

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

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 12.9 miles

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

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 13.1 miles

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

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 13.1 miles

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

490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L 14.5 miles

490 PROSPECT BLVD STE L
FREDERICK, MD 21701
Categories: FREDERICK MD

400 W 7TH ST 14.6 miles

400 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
Categories: FREDERICK MD

915 Toll House Ave Ste 203, 14.7 miles

915 Toll House Ave Ste 203,
Frederick, MD 21701
Categories: Frederick MD

1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22, 15.1 miles

1560 Opossumtown Pike Ste A-22,
Frederick, MD 21702
Categories: Frederick MD

141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100 15.3 miles

141 THOMAS JOHNSON DR STE 100
FREDERICK, MD 21702
Categories: FREDERICK MD

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 15.4 miles

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
Categories: ELDERSBURG MD

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 16.1 miles

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Categories: Eldersburg MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 17.8 miles

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

PO BOX 59815 18.6 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 19.0 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 19.2 miles

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

2 LYNDHURST CT 19.5 miles

2 LYNDHURST CT
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

13823 OUTLET DR 19.8 miles

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

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 20.3 miles

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

42010 VILLAGE CENTER PLZ 20.6 miles

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

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD 20.6 miles

21036 TRIPLESEVEN RD
STERLING, VA 20165
Categories: STERLING VA

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120, 20.6 miles

2 Pidgeon Hill Dr Suite 120,
Sterling, VA 20165
Categories: Sterling VA

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 20.7 miles

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

8768 SUSINI DR 20.8 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

46440 BENEDICT DR STE 108 20.9 miles

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

21525 RIDGETOP CIR STE 260 20.9 miles

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

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 21.2 miles

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

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 21.3 miles

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

844 WASHINGTON RD, STE 203 21.3 miles

844 WASHINGTON RD, STE 203
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD

6656 DOBBIN RD 21.4 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

826 WASHINGTON RD 21.4 miles

826 WASHINGTON RD
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE 21.7 miles

952 EDWARDS FERRY RD NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
Categories: LEESBURG VA

222 Washington Road, 22.1 miles

222 Washington Road,
Westminster, MD 21157
Categories: Westminster MD

226 WASHINGTON HTS MED CTR A 22.3 miles

226 WASHINGTON HTS MED CTR A
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE 22.4 miles

51 CATOCTIN CIR NE
LEESBURG, VA 20176
Categories: LEESBURG VA

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100 22.5 miles

222 CATOCTIN CIR,SE, STE 100
LEESBURG, VA 20175
Categories: LEESBURG VA

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 22.6 miles

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

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 22.7 miles

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

211 S King St Suite C, 22.9 miles

211 S King St Suite C,
Leesburg, VA 20175
Categories: Leesburg VA

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 23.0 miles

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102,
Randallstown, MD 21133
Categories: Randallstown MD

21785 FILIGREE CT 23.4 miles

21785 FILIGREE CT
ASHBURN, VA 20147
Categories: ASHBURN VA

P. O. BOX 376 23.4 miles

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

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20, 23.4 miles

21785 Filigree Court, Suite 20,
Ashburn, VA 20147
Categories: Ashburn VA

4729 SELLMAN RD 23.5 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD 23.6 miles

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Categories: REISTERSTOWN MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 23.7 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

106 Elden St Ste 18b, 23.8 miles

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

700 CORPORATE CENTER CT STE A 23.9 miles

700 CORPORATE CENTER CT STE A
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD

208 ELDEN ST 24.0 miles

208 ELDEN ST
HERNDON, VA 20170
Categories: HERNDON VA

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 24.1 miles

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51
Catonsville, MD 21228
Categories: Catonsville MD

6785 Business Pkwy 24.4 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 24.5 miles

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

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103 24.8 miles

45305 CATALINA CT STE 103
STERLING, VA 20166
Categories: STERLING VA

462 HERNDON PKWY STE 103 24.8 miles

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

Damascus is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. In the early 20th century, there existed an incorporated municipality lasting a quarter century.

The name "Damascus" comes from a reference presumably to Damascus, Syria, and was first used in an official document in 1816, when the United States Congress approved a postal route through the area, operated by Edward Hughes.

The area currently known as Damascus was granted by the new U.S. state of Maryland to Nathaniel Pigman in 1783. On February 14, 1819, War of 1812 veteran named Edward Hughes bought a 40-acre (160,000 m2) section of the grant and began subdividing lots for sale. James Madison, the fourth U.S. president, appointed Hughes postmaster of the developing community of Damascus in 1816.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 15,257.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Damascus: 180.0 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.0%

Poverty (breakdown): (1.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.4% for Black residents, 7.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 69.4% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for other race residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (9.3%), American (9.2%), German (8.2%), English (4.8%), Italian (3.0%), European (2.2%).

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $103,085 (it was $71,447 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $38,163 (it was $26,659 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $411,552 (it was $181,400 in 2000) Damascus:$411,552MD:$312,500

Races:
      White alone - 10,357 - 64.5%
      Hispanic - 2,120 - 13.2%
      Black alone - 1,394 - 8.7%
      Asian alone - 1,105 - 6.9%
      Two or more races - 627 - 3.9%
      American Indian alone - 10 - 0.06%

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