Somerville, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 81,360 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +5.0%

Population (female): 39,981

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Somerville: 147.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Somerville, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Somerville is 7,330 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (11.0%), Italian (9.4%), Portuguese (6.2%), Brazilian (4.9%), Haitian (4.1%), American (3.2%).

Land Area: 4.11 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $89,478 (it was $46,315 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $49,400 (it was $23,628 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $666,500 (it was $262,000 in 2000) Somerville:$666,500MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 55,068 - 67.7%
      Asian alone - 9,329 - 11.5%
      Hispanic - 8,239 - 10.1%
      Black alone - 5,583 - 6.9%
      Two or more races - 2,396 - 2.9%
      Other race alone - 932 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 107 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 9 - 0.01%

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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, Somerville, MA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Somerville, MA 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 Somerville, MA 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 Somerville, MA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

10 CAMBRIA ST 0.3 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 0.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 0.9 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 1.0 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 1.0 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

12 EVERETT ST 1.1 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

101 STATION LNDG 1.5 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

Onsite Only #1 1.7 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

114 WESTERN AVE 2.1 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 2.1 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

601 Concord Ave 2.1 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

37 MANNING ST 2.2 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

92 HIGH ST 2.3 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 2.3 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 2.7 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

20 S BORDER RD 2.9 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

219 CENTRE ST 3.0 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 3.0 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 3.1 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 3.1 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

1285 Beacon St 3.3 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

358 HARVARD ST 3.3 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

319 Longwood Ave, 3.4 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

376 Arsenal Street 3.6 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 3.7 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

41 CARLETON RD 3.7 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 3.8 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 3.8 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 3.9 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 4.0 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 5.1 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 6.0 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 6.4 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 6.4 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 6.5 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

52 BOW ST 6.7 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 7.0 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

POH on-site only 7.5 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 7.5 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 7.7 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 7.7 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 7.7 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

9 HOPE AVE 7.7 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 7.7 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

16 Main Street 7.8 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

1996 CENTRE ST 7.9 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

1030 MAIN ST 7.9 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

On-site only 8.0 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 8.3 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

35 BEDFORD ST 8.3 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 8.3 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

371 BROADWAY 8.3 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 8.6 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 9.3 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 9.5 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 9.5 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 9.5 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 9.7 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 10.2 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 10.2 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 10.2 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 10.4 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

165 GRANITE ST 10.9 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

21 SCHOOL ST 11.0 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 11.4 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 11.5 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 11.6 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 12.1 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 12.1 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 12.2 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

66B CONCORD ST 12.2 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

485 GRANITE ST 12.7 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

759 GRANITE ST 13.2 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

229 Andover Street 13.4 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

100 BAY STATE DR 13.5 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

250 POND ST 13.7 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

510 BOSTON RD 13.8 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 13.9 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 14.6 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 14.6 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

190 N MAIN ST 14.6 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 15.6 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 15.8 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

194 NORTH ST 16.2 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

100 JOHN RD 16.2 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 16.3 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 16.3 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

7 FRANCINE RD 16.4 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 16.6 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 17.0 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 17.1 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

286 WASHINGTON ST 17.2 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 17.8 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

75 Stockwell Dr 18.0 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

345 MAIN ST 18.1 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

7 DEANE ST 18.2 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

P.O. Box 546 18.3 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

42 Washington Street 18.5 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 19.1 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

700 Rogers Street, 19.1 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

39 Village Square, 19.4 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

138 Haverhill St, 20.0 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 20.5 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

1399 WASHINGTON ST 21.3 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

210 Quincy Ave, 21.4 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
Categories: Brockton MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 21.4 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

81B MAIN ST 21.9 miles

81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
Categories: MEDWAY MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 22.1 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

1 GENERAL ST 22.3 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

28 Newton St 22.4 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

1 Branch St, 22.7 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

Onsite Only 22.8 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

157 UNION ST 23.3 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 23.3 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 23.6 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

14 ROCKHILL ST 23.7 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

5 WINTER ST 23.7 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

10 Commercial St, 24.2 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
Categories: Foxboro MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 24.9 miles

42 BOSTON POST RD W
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 24.9 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 24.9 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

682 DEPOT ST 25.0 miles

682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
Categories: NORTH EASTON MA

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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: Somerville, Massachusetts

Somerville (/?s?m?rv?l/ SUM-?r-vil) is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of 2010[update], the United States Census lists the city with a total population of 75,754 people, making it the most densely populated municipality in New England. As of 2010[update], it was the 16th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. Somerville was established as a town in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown. In 2006, the city was named the best-run city in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. In 1972, in 2009, and again in 2015, the city received the All-America City Award. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus along the Somerville and Medford border.

The territory now comprising the city of Somerville was first settled in 1629 as part of Charlestown. In 1629, English surveyor Thomas Graves led a scouting party of 100 Puritans from the settlement of Salem to prepare the site for the Great Migration of Puritans from England. Graves was attracted to the narrow Mishawum Peninsula between the Charles River and the Mystic River, linked to the mainland at the present-day Sullivan Square. The area of earliest settlement was based at City Square on the peninsula, though the territory of Charlestown officially included all of what is now Somerville, as well as Medford, Everett, Malden, Stoneham,, Melrose,, Woburn, Burlington, and parts of Arlington and Cambridge. From that time until 1842, the area of present-day Somerville was referred to as "beyond the Neck" in reference to the thin spit of land, the Charlestown Neck, that connected it to the Charlestown Peninsula.

The first European settler in Somerville of whom there is any record was John Woolrich, an Indian trader who came from the Charlestown Peninsula in 1630, and settled near Dane Street. Others soon followed Woolrich, locating in the vicinity of present-day Union Square. The population continued to slowly increase, and by 1775 there were about 500 inhabitants scattered across the area. Otherwise, the area was mostly used as grazing and farmland. It was once known as the "Stinted Pasture" or "Cow Commons", as early settlers of Charlestown had the right to pasture a certain number of cows in the area.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 81,360 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +5.0%

Population (female): 39,981

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Somerville: 147.2 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Somerville, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Somerville is 7,330 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (11.0%), Italian (9.4%), Portuguese (6.2%), Brazilian (4.9%), Haitian (4.1%), American (3.2%).

Land Area: 4.11 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $89,478 (it was $46,315 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $49,400 (it was $23,628 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $666,500 (it was $262,000 in 2000) Somerville:$666,500MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 55,068 - 67.7%
      Asian alone - 9,329 - 11.5%
      Hispanic - 8,239 - 10.1%
      Black alone - 5,583 - 6.9%
      Two or more races - 2,396 - 2.9%
      Other race alone - 932 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 107 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 9 - 0.01%

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