Walpole, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 5,918.

Population (male): 2,975

Population (female): 2,943

Median Age: 43.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,333.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Walpole: 137.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.1%

Elevation: 150 feet

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 5,473 - 92.5%
      Asian alone - 184 - 3.1%
      Hispanic - 120 - 2.0%
      Black alone - 83 - 1.4%
      Two or more races - 43 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 11 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 4 - 0.07%

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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, Walpole, MA

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

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 2.8 miles

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

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 3.4 miles

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

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 3.6 miles

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

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 4.7 miles

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

14 ROCKHILL ST 5.4 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
Categories: FOXBORO MA

10 Commercial St, 6.2 miles

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

100 JOHN RD 7.2 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

81B MAIN ST 7.4 miles

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

286 WASHINGTON ST 7.6 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

774 SOUTH ST 8.3 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 8.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 8.5 miles

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

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 9.3 miles

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

75 Stockwell Dr 9.4 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 9.4 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 9.7 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

65 MUNROE DR 9.9 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: N ATTLEBORO MA

682 DEPOT ST 10.5 miles

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

922 HIGHLAND AVE 10.5 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

160 BUNGAY RD 10.5 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

1996 CENTRE ST 10.8 miles

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

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 11.1 miles

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

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 11.2 miles

895 MOUNT HOPE ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

32 LAURELWOOD DR 11.3 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 11.5 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 11.8 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 11.8 miles

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

100 BAY STATE DR 12.1 miles

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

190 N MAIN ST 12.3 miles

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

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 12.3 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

759 GRANITE ST 12.4 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

250 POND ST 12.5 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 12.5 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

55 N WASHINGTON ST 12.5 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
Categories: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 12.5 miles

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

485 GRANITE ST 12.7 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 12.7 miles

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

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 13.0 miles

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

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 13.1 miles

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

20 DEANVILLE RD 13.2 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
Categories: Attleboro MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 13.3 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 13.5 miles

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

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 13.6 miles

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

160 S MAIN ST 13.8 miles

160 S MAIN ST
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

210 Quincy Ave, 13.8 miles

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

211 PARK ST 13.8 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

165 GRANITE ST 14.3 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 14.4 miles

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

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 14.5 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
Categories: TAUNTON MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 14.5 miles

115 WATER ST 2ND FL
MILFORD, MA 1757
Categories: MILFORD MA

21 SCHOOL ST 14.6 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 14.7 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
Categories: ATTLEBORO MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 14.8 miles

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

125 PARKER HILL AVE 14.9 miles

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

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 15.2 miles

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

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 15.2 miles

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

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 15.2 miles

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

7 FRANCINE RD 15.4 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

358 HARVARD ST 15.4 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

1285 Beacon St 15.4 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

319 Longwood Ave, 15.4 miles

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

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 15.6 miles

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

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 15.7 miles

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

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 15.7 miles

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

9 HOPE AVE 15.8 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

376 Arsenal Street 15.9 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 16.0 miles

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

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY 16.1 miles

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
Categories: WOONSOCKET RI

1030 MAIN ST 16.2 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

Onsite Only 16.5 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

124 WESTERN AVE 16.6 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 16.6 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

Onsite Only #1 17.0 miles

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

41 CARLETON RD 17.3 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY 17.5 miles

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
Categories: NORTH SMITHFIELD RI

101 ARCH ST STE 20 17.7 miles

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

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 17.7 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 17.7 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

12 EVERETT ST 17.8 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 17.8 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

601 Concord Ave 17.8 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 17.9 miles

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

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 17.9 miles

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

28 Newton St 18.2 miles

28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
Categories: Southboro MA

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106 18.4 miles

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

16 WESTWOOD RD 18.5 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 18.5 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

425 FRONT ST 18.7 miles

425 FRONT ST
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

42 Washington Street 18.9 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

209 ARMISTICE BLVD 19.0 miles

209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
Categories: PAWTUCKET RI

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 19.3 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 19.6 miles

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

101 STATION LNDG 20.1 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

37 MANNING ST 20.2 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

92 HIGH ST 20.4 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

1399 WASHINGTON ST 20.8 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 21.0 miles

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

20 S BORDER RD 21.2 miles

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

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 21.3 miles

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

157 UNION ST 21.4 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBOROUGH, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBOROUGH MA

157 UNION ST 21.4 miles

157 UNION ST
MARLBORO, MA 1752
Categories: MARLBORO MA

219 CENTRE ST 21.6 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302 21.6 miles

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302
PROVIDENCE, RI 2906
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

35 BEDFORD ST 21.7 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 21.7 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

42 BOSTON POST RD W 21.9 miles

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

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 21.9 miles

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

290 BRANCH AVE 22.0 miles

290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265 22.1 miles

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE 22.5 miles

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: NORTH PROVIDENCE RI

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 22.5 miles

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

1 Randall Sq, 22.6 miles

1 Randall Sq,
Providence, RI 2904
Categories: Providence RI

7 DEANE ST 22.7 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE 22.8 miles

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2914
Categories: EAST PROVIDENCE RI

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 23.3 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

5 WINTER ST 23.5 miles

5 WINTER ST
HUDSON, MA 1749
Categories: HUDSON MA

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD 23.6 miles

132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202 23.6 miles

333 SW Cutoff Suite 202
Northborough, MA 1532
Categories: Northborough MA

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 24.2 miles

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

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101 24.5 miles

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 2903
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

POH on-site only 24.5 miles

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

Onsite Only 24.5 miles

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

21 PEACE ST 24.8 miles

21 PEACE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 2907
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

1589 FALL RIVER AVE 24.9 miles

1589 FALL RIVER AVE
SEEKONK, MA 2771
Categories: SEEKONK 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: Walpole, Massachusetts

Walpole is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States and also encompasses the entirely distinct entity of Walpole (CDP), with its much smaller area of 2.9 square miles and smaller population of 5,198 at the 2010 census. Walpole Town, as the Census refers to the actual town, is located about 13 miles (21 km) south of Downtown Boston and 23.5 miles (37.8 km) north of Providence, Rhode Island. The population was 24,070 at the 2010 census. Walpole was first settled in 1659 and was considered a part of Dedham until officially incorporated in 1724. The town was named after Sir Robert Walpole, de facto first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

It started out as a territory that was claimed by the Neponset Native American tribe. The Neponset tribe officially claimed the area that is now Walpole, and some of its surrounding territory in 1635. The town of Dedham was not included in this claim, so they began to negotiate with the Neponset tribe to gain land. In 1636, a deal was made between the town of Dedham and the Neponsets to grant Dedham lands that now comprise the towns of Walpole, Norwood, Westwood, Medfield, Norfolk and Dover as well as Dedham. The land given to Dedham in this deal currently includes parts of 16 different towns.

After the territory was bought from Dedham, the saw mill industry began to rise in the area. The first saw mill in Walpole was built near what is now School Meadow Brook and the Neponset River. It was located in the area that is now the Walpole Town Forest. The mill was built and later owned by Joshua Fisher and Major Eleazer Lusher, two wealthy men of Dedham.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 5,918.

Population (male): 2,975

Population (female): 2,943

Median Age: 43.2 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,333.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Walpole: 137.3 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 1.1%

Elevation: 150 feet

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 5,473 - 92.5%
      Asian alone - 184 - 3.1%
      Hispanic - 120 - 2.0%
      Black alone - 83 - 1.4%
      Two or more races - 43 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 11 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 4 - 0.07%

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