Savage, MD Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 3,337

Median Age: 39.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,397.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Savage: 131.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.4% for Black residents, 13.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.4% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 200 feet

Land Area:

Zip Codes: 20763

Races:
      White alone - 3,573 - 50.7%
      Black alone - 1,947 - 27.6%
      Asian alone - 658 - 9.3%
      Hispanic - 565 - 8.0%
      Two or more races - 268 - 3.8%
      American Indian alone - 22 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 21 - 0.3%

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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, Savage, MD

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

8768 SUSINI DR 2.7 miles

8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD

On-site ONLY 2.8 miles

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

6656 DOBBIN RD 3.3 miles

6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD

P. O. BOX 376 3.6 miles

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

7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 4.3 miles

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

6785 Business Pkwy 4.3 miles

6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD

3676 Alpen Greenway 6.2 miles

3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD

11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 6.2 miles

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

13823 OUTLET DR 7.6 miles

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

4729 SELLMAN RD 8.5 miles

4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

10452 BALTIMORE AVE 9.2 miles

10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD

9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 9.5 miles

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

5822 OAKLAND RD 9.6 miles

5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD

808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 9.8 miles

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

701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 9.8 miles

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

811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 10.1 miles

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

9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 10.1 miles

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

7933 BELLE POINT DR 10.3 miles

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

802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 10.6 miles

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

10117 PALAMAR DR 10.6 miles

10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD

6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 10.7 miles

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

408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 10.9 miles

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

200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 10.9 miles

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

4807 BENSON AVE 10.9 miles

4807 BENSON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1419 KNECHT AVE 11.3 miles

1419 KNECHT AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 11.8 miles

5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9,
Baltimore, MD 21229
Categories: Baltimore MD

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 12.1 miles

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

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 12.1 miles

2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 12.2 miles

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

18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 12.5 miles

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

4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 13.1 miles

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

3510 HEIDI LN 13.9 miles

3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD

11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 14.0 miles

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

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 14.3 miles

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

9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 14.4 miles

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

2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206, 14.5 miles

2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206,
Baltimore, MD 21216
Categories: Baltimore MD

8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 14.9 miles

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

726 LIGHT ST 15.0 miles

726 LIGHT ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 15.1 miles

3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD

1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 15.1 miles

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

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 15.3 miles

100 S CHARLES ST STE 150
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 15.4 miles

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

5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 15.5 miles

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

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 15.8 miles

1812 BOLTON ST APT 3
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3708 MOUNTAIN RD 16.0 miles

3708 MOUNTAIN RD
PASADENA, MD 21122
Categories: PASADENA MD

11947 WINGED FOOT CT 16.1 miles

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

2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54 16.2 miles

2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

920 VARNUM ST NE 16.3 miles

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

12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 16.5 miles

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

1650 UNION AVE 16.6 miles

1650 UNION AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 16.7 miles

1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 16.9 miles

3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 16.9 miles

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

2901 SAINT PAUL ST 17.0 miles

2901 SAINT PAUL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 17.1 miles

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

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 17.1 miles

11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD

8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 17.2 miles

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

4419 FALLS RD STE D 17.2 miles

4419 FALLS RD STE D
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 17.7 miles

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

3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 17.8 miles

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

4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 17.8 miles

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

1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A 17.9 miles

1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD

1833 PORTAL ST 18.0 miles

1833 PORTAL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115 18.1 miles

1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD

2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 18.1 miles

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

820 Bestgate Rd, 18.2 miles

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

Onsite Only 18.4 miles

Onsite Only
Largo, MD 20774
Categories: Largo MD

23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120 18.4 miles

23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Categories: Owings Mills MD

9141 ALAKING CT STE 112 18.5 miles

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

911 U ST NW 18.7 miles

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

1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 19.3 miles

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

3059 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD 19.5 miles

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

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 19.5 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3
DUNDALK, MD 21222
Categories: DUNDALK MD

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 19.6 miles

1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 19.7 miles

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

8945 N WESTLAND DR 19.7 miles

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

431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 19.7 miles

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

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 19.8 miles

1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21222
Categories: Baltimore MD

3169 BRAVERTON ST, STE 200 19.8 miles

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

15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 19.9 miles

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

1145 19th Street NW Suite 506 19.9 miles

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

1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 19.9 miles

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

1145 19TH ST NW STE 601 19.9 miles

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

1140 19TH ST NW STE 700 19.9 miles

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

815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 20.0 miles

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

75 MAYO RD 20.0 miles

75 MAYO RD
EDGEWATER, MD 21037
Categories: EDGEWATER MD

9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 20.1 miles

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

2029 K ST NW STE 301 20.1 miles

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

2440 M St NW Ste 414, 20.2 miles

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

803 RUSSELL AVE 20.7 miles

803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD

1419 FOREST DR STE 104 20.7 miles

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

14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 20.9 miles

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

7801 YORK RD STE 360 21.0 miles

7801 YORK RD STE 360
TOWSON, MD 21204
Categories: TOWSON MD

8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 21.1 miles

8101 PULASKI HWY STE H
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD 21.2 miles

11722 REISTERSTOWN RD
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Categories: REISTERSTOWN MD

PO BOX 59815 21.3 miles

PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD

4355 FORESTVILLE RD APT 302 21.5 miles

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

301 WATERSVILLE RD 21.6 miles

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

1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109 21.8 miles

1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON MD

ONSITE ONLY 22.1 miles

ONSITE ONLY
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD

1205 York Rd Ste 15a, 22.3 miles

1205 York Rd Ste 15a,
Lutherville, MD 21093
Categories: Lutherville MD

1407 YORK RD STE 311 22.4 miles

1407 YORK RD STE 311
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
Categories: LUTHERVILLE MD

1667 Homewood Landing Rd 22.7 miles

1667 Homewood Landing Rd
Annapolis, MD 21409
Categories: Annapolis MD

3301 WILSON BLVD 22.9 miles

3301 WILSON BLVD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

1830 YORK RD STE F 23.0 miles

1830 YORK RD STE F
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
Categories: TIMONIUM MD

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 23.1 miles

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

8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515 23.2 miles

8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON MD

5606 HOLTON LN 23.4 miles

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

1005 N GLEBE RD STE 140 23.6 miles

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

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 23.6 miles

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

19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 23.6 miles

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

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 23.6 miles

12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD

6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201 23.6 miles

6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108 23.7 miles

9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD

9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212, 23.7 miles

9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212,
Baltimore, MD 21237
Categories: Baltimore MD

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE 23.8 miles

3263 COLUMBIA PIKE
ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Categories: ARLINGTON VA

205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 24.0 miles

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

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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: Savage, Maryland

Savage is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Howard County, Maryland, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Baltimore and 21 miles (34 km) north of Washington, D.C. It is situated close to the city of Laurel and to the planned community of Columbia. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 7,054. The former mill town is a registered historic place, and has many original buildings preserved within and around the Savage Mill Historic District.

The lands of Savage were first settled around 1650. Colonel Henry Ridgley surveyed the land around Savage Mill and nearby Annapolis Junction in 1685, naming the tract "Ridgely's Forrest". Joseph White was the grandson of Peregrine White, the first child born of the Mayflower expedition. In 1734, he opened a gristmill on land patented as "Whites Fortune" and "Mill Land". The parcels were consolidated to become "Whites Contrivance".

A rich vein of American industrial history lies in Savage. When the textile industry was in its heyday, Savage was an important manufacturing center, its mills harnessing the water power on the falls of the Little and Middle Patuxent rivers.

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Population (male): 3,337

Median Age: 39.0 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,397.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Savage: 131.6 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.8%

Poverty (breakdown): (5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.4% for Black residents, 13.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.4% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 200 feet

Land Area:

Zip Codes: 20763

Races:
      White alone - 3,573 - 50.7%
      Black alone - 1,947 - 27.6%
      Asian alone - 658 - 9.3%
      Hispanic - 565 - 8.0%
      Two or more races - 268 - 3.8%
      American Indian alone - 22 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 21 - 0.3%

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