Porterdale, GA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 24.2%

Land Area: 1.03 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 1,063 - 68.1%
      Black alone - 362 - 23.2%
      Two or more races - 81 - 5.2%
      American Indian alone - 27 - 1.7%
      Hispanic - 17 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 3 - 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, Porterdale, GA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Porterdale, GA 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 Porterdale, GA 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 Porterdale, GA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

1775 ACCESS RD STE C 2.3 miles

1775 ACCESS RD STE C
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Categories: COVINGTON GA

5303 ADAMS ST NE 3.3 miles

5303 ADAMS ST NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Categories: COVINGTON GA

5239 HIGHWAY 278 NE 3.4 miles

5239 HIGHWAY 278 NE
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Categories: COVINGTON GA

8141 HIGHWAY 278 NE STE B 3.7 miles

8141 HIGHWAY 278 NE STE B
COVINGTON, GA 30014
Categories: COVINGTON GA

1680 GA 138 6.6 miles

1680 GA 138
CONYERS, GA 30013
Categories: CONYERS GA

620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 7.1 miles

620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400
CONYERS, GA 30013
Categories: CONYERS GA

1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 7.4 miles

1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230
CONYERS, GA 30012
Categories: CONYERS GA

1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 8.8 miles

1039 E FREEWAY DR SE
CONYERS, GA 30094
Categories: CONYERS GA

1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 9.0 miles

1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1
CONYERS, GA 30013
Categories: CONYERS GA

1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 9.5 miles

1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C
CONYERS, GA 30012
Categories: CONYERS GA

1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 9.6 miles

1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE
CONYERS, GA 30012
Categories: CONYERS GA

1027 Bateman Dr Ste C 12.7 miles

1027 Bateman Dr Ste C
Social Circle, GA 30025
Categories: Social Circle GA

8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 15.5 miles

8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110
LITHONIA, GA 30038
Categories: LITHONIA GA

743 COUNTRY CLUB DR 16.4 miles

743 COUNTRY CLUB DR
MONROE, GA 30655
Categories: MONROE GA

125 S ZACK HINTON PKWY 16.8 miles

125 S ZACK HINTON PKWY
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

1497 HIGHWAY 20 W 17.1 miles

1497 HIGHWAY 20 W
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

500 GREAT OAKS DR STE 9 17.2 miles

500 GREAT OAKS DR STE 9
MONROE, GA 30655
Categories: MONROE GA

2300 COMMERCE PL 17.3 miles

2300 COMMERCE PL
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

2151 W SPRING ST 17.4 miles

2151 W SPRING ST
MONROE, GA 30655
Categories: MONROE GA

305 WILLOW LN 18.2 miles

305 WILLOW LN
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 18.9 miles

3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

101 REGENCY PARK DR STE 100 18.9 miles

101 REGENCY PARK DR STE 100
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 19.1 miles

5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102
DECATUR, GA 30035
Categories: DECATUR GA

6808 DEER TRAIL LN 19.7 miles

6808 DEER TRAIL LN
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Categories: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 19.8 miles

1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

155 EAGLES WALK STE F 19.8 miles

155 EAGLES WALK STE F
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

122 Truckstop Way 20.0 miles

122 Truckstop Way
Jackson, GA 30233
Categories: Jackson GA

3778 HIGHWAY 42 20.1 miles

3778 HIGHWAY 42
LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248
Categories: LOCUST GROVE GA

4861 BILL GARDNER PKWY 20.3 miles

4861 BILL GARDNER PKWY
LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248
Categories: LOCUST GROVE GA

1631 HIGHWAY 20 W 20.3 miles

1631 HIGHWAY 20 W
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 20.6 miles

2356 LENORA CHURCH RD
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 20.7 miles

4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR
DECATUR, GA 30035
Categories: DECATUR GA

80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 20.7 miles

80 Vinings Dr Ste 80
McDonough, GA 30253
Categories: McDonough GA

2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 20.8 miles

2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
Categories: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 20.9 miles

4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D
LILBURN, GA 30047
Categories: LILBURN GA

2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 21.0 miles

2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD
DECATUR, GA 30035
Categories: DECATUR GA

87 HIGHWAY 138 W 21.1 miles

87 HIGHWAY 138 W
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Categories: STOCKBRIDGE GA

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 21.2 miles

2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 21.3 miles

2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 104 21.4 miles

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 104
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 114 21.4 miles

155 WESTRIDGE PKWY STE 114
MCDONOUGH, GA 30253
Categories: MCDONOUGH GA

898 COLLEGE ST 21.6 miles

898 COLLEGE ST
MONTICELLO, GA 31064
Categories: MONTICELLO GA

898 COLLEGE ST STE A 21.6 miles

898 COLLEGE ST STE A
MONTICELLO, GA 31064
Categories: MONTICELLO GA

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 22.2 miles

1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
Categories: SNELLVILLE GA

1311 ATLANTA HWY STE C 23.3 miles

1311 ATLANTA HWY STE C
MADISON, GA 30650
Categories: MADISON GA

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 23.8 miles

2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
Categories: LAWRENCEVILLE GA

1075 S MAIN ST STE 400 23.8 miles

1075 S MAIN ST STE 400
MADISON, GA 30650
Categories: MADISON GA

1077 S MAIN ST 23.8 miles

1077 S MAIN ST
MADISON, GA 30650
Categories: MADISON GA

4223 MORELAND AVE 24.7 miles

4223 MORELAND AVE
CONLEY, GA 30288
Categories: CONLEY GA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Porterdale, GA and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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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: Porterdale, Georgia

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,281 people, 463 households, and 333 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,241.3 people per square mile (480.2/km²). There were 487 housing units at an average density of 471.9 per square mile (182.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.58% White, 4.92% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.

There were 463 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

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Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 24.2%

Land Area: 1.03 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 1,063 - 68.1%
      Black alone - 362 - 23.2%
      Two or more races - 81 - 5.2%
      American Indian alone - 27 - 1.7%
      Hispanic - 17 - 1.1%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.2%

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