Wethersfield, CT Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 26,668.

Population (male): 12,370

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wethersfield: 105.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (3.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.3% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 32.8% for other race residents, 6.1% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 12.4 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 20,327 - 77.2%
      Hispanic - 2,696 - 10.2%
      Asian alone - 1,283 - 4.9%
      Black alone - 1,154 - 4.4%
      Two or more races - 573 - 2.2%
      Other race alone - 49 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 12 - 0.05%

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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, Wethersfield, CT

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Wethersfield, CT 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 Wethersfield, CT 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 Wethersfield, CT Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

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

465 Silas Deane Highway, 0.6 miles

465 Silas Deane Highway,
Wethersfield, CT 6109
Categories: Wethersfield CT

1260 SILAS DEANE HWY 2.0 miles

1260 SILAS DEANE HWY
WETHERSFIELD, CT 6109
Categories: WETHERSFIELD CT

2928 MAIN ST 2.0 miles

2928 MAIN ST
GLASTONBURY, CT 6033
Categories: GLASTONBURY CT

28 MAIN ST 2.1 miles

28 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6118
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

131 New London Turnpike, 2.5 miles

131 New London Turnpike,
Glastonbury, CT 6033
Categories: Glastonbury CT

400 WASHINGTON ST 3.0 miles

400 WASHINGTON ST
HARTFORD, CT 6106
Categories: HARTFORD CT

375 E CEDAR ST 3.1 miles

375 E CEDAR ST
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
Categories: NEWINGTON CT

2257 SILAS DEANE HWY STE 3 3.3 miles

2257 SILAS DEANE HWY STE 3
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
Categories: ROCKY HILL CT

701 MAIN ST 3.6 miles

701 MAIN ST
EAST HARTFORD, CT 6108
Categories: EAST HARTFORD CT

365 WILLARD AVE STE 28 4.3 miles

365 WILLARD AVE STE 28
NEWINGTON, CT 6111
Categories: NEWINGTON CT

21 Woodland St, 4.6 miles

21 Woodland St,
Hartford, CT 6105
Categories: Hartford CT

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302 4.6 miles

1000 ASYLUM AVE STE 4302
HARTFORD, CT 6105
Categories: HARTFORD CT

1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403 5.1 miles

1111 CROMWELL AVE BLDG 4 STE 403
ROCKY HILL, CT 6067
Categories: ROCKY HILL CT

780 CHESTNUT HILL RD 5.2 miles

780 CHESTNUT HILL RD
GLASTONBURY, CT 6033
Categories: GLASTONBURY CT

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2 7.4 miles

100 DEERFIELD RD STE 2
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105 7.8 miles

2800 TAMARACK DR STE 105
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
Categories: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

40 Hart Street, Building C, 7.8 miles

40 Hart Street, Building C,
New Britain, CT 6052
Categories: New Britain CT

555 Main Street, 8.0 miles

555 Main Street,
Manchester, CT 6040
Categories: Manchester CT

972A W MAIN ST 8.4 miles

972A W MAIN ST
NEW BRITAIN, CT 6053
Categories: NEW BRITAIN CT

256 N MAIN ST 8.6 miles

256 N MAIN ST
MANCHESTER, CT 6042
Categories: MANCHESTER CT

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1 8.6 miles

2800 TAMARACK RD STE 1
SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 6074
Categories: SOUTH WINDSOR CT

76 WOODSEDGE CT 9.5 miles

76 WOODSEDGE CT
KENSINGTON, CT 6037
Categories: KENSINGTON CT

440 NEW BRITAIN AVE 9.9 miles

440 NEW BRITAIN AVE
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
Categories: PLAINVILLE CT

28 CRESCENT ST 11.0 miles

28 CRESCENT ST
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
Categories: MIDDLETOWN CT

224 HARTFORD TPKE 11.1 miles

224 HARTFORD TPKE
VERNON, CT 6066
Categories: VERNON CT

78 Pershing Drive 11.4 miles

78 Pershing Drive
Derby, CT 6416
Categories: Derby CT

240 EAST ST 11.5 miles

240 EAST ST
PLAINVILLE, CT 6062
Categories: PLAINVILLE CT

1060 DAY HILL RD 11.8 miles

1060 DAY HILL RD
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201 11.8 miles

1080 DAY HILL RD STE 201
WINDSOR, CT 6095
Categories: WINDSOR CT

400 Saybrook Rd, 11.8 miles

400 Saybrook Rd,
Middletown, CT 6457
Categories: Middletown CT

534 SAYBROOK RD Ste 700 12.1 miles

534 SAYBROOK RD Ste 700
MIDDLETOWN, CT 6457
Categories: MIDDLETOWN CT

45 S Main St, 12.4 miles

45 S Main St,
Unionville, CT 6085
Categories: Unionville CT

381 Hopmeadow Street, 12.6 miles

381 Hopmeadow Street,
Simsbury, CT 6089
Categories: Simsbury CT

339 W MAIN ST 12.8 miles

339 W MAIN ST
AVON, CT 6001
Categories: AVON CT

975 FARMINGTON AVE 13.4 miles

975 FARMINGTON AVE
BRISTOL, CT 6010
Categories: BRISTOL CT

935 Farmington Avenue, 13.5 miles

935 Farmington Avenue,
Bristol, CT 6010
Categories: Bristol CT

816 Broad Street, Ste 22, 13.9 miles

816 Broad Street, Ste 22,
Meriden, CT 6450
Categories: Meriden CT

1064 E MAIN ST STE 301 14.3 miles

1064 E MAIN ST STE 301
MERIDEN, CT 6450
Categories: MERIDEN CT

2 Concorde Way, Building 3A, 14.3 miles

2 Concorde Way, Building 3A,
Windsor Locks, CT 6096
Categories: Windsor Locks CT

334 Ella T Grasso Turnpike Suite 275 14.7 miles

334 Ella T Grasso Turnpike Suite 275
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT 6096
Categories: WINDSOR LOCKS CT

13 MELLEN ST 14.9 miles

13 MELLEN ST
BRISTOL, CT 6010
Categories: BRISTOL CT

7 Mill Pond Rd 15.2 miles

7 Mill Pond Rd
Granby, CT 6035
Categories: Granby CT

900 NORTHRUP RD 16.8 miles

900 NORTHRUP RD
WALLINGFORD, CT 6492
Categories: WALLINGFORD CT

200 MERROW RD 18.4 miles

200 MERROW RD
TOLLAND, CT 6084
Categories: TOLLAND CT

163 BROADWAY ST 18.9 miles

163 BROADWAY ST
COLCHESTER, CT 6415
Categories: COLCHESTER CT

140 HAZARD AVE Ste 102 19.5 miles

140 HAZARD AVE Ste 102
ENFIELD, CT 6082
Categories: ENFIELD CT

28 S MAIN ST 19.7 miles

28 S MAIN ST
CHESHIRE, CT 6410
Categories: CHESHIRE CT

60 CHURCH ST 19.7 miles

60 CHURCH ST
YALESVILLE, CT 6492
Categories: YALESVILLE CT

15 South Elm Street, 20.0 miles

15 South Elm Street,
Wallingford, CT 6492
Categories: Wallingford CT

535 HAZARD AVE 20.0 miles

535 HAZARD AVE
ENFIELD, CT 6082
Categories: ENFIELD CT

506 FROST RD 21.1 miles

506 FROST RD
WATERBURY, CT 6705
Categories: WATERBURY CT

1703 MAIN ST 21.2 miles

1703 MAIN ST
WILLIMANTIC, CT 6226
Categories: WILLIMANTIC CT

1933 E Main St, 23.1 miles

1933 E Main St,
Torrington, CT 6790
Categories: Torrington CT

135d Storrs Rd, 23.4 miles

135d Storrs Rd,
Mansfield Center, CT 6250
Categories: Mansfield Center CT

1598 E MAIN ST 23.5 miles

1598 E MAIN ST
TORRINGTON, CT 6790
Categories: TORRINGTON CT

1068 W MAIN ST 23.7 miles

1068 W MAIN ST
WATERBURY, CT 6708
Categories: WATERBURY CT

60 Westwood Avenue, 23.7 miles

60 Westwood Avenue,
Waterbury, CT 6708
Categories: Waterbury CT

1068 SHOEMAKER LN 24.0 miles

1068 SHOEMAKER LN
FEEDING HILLS, MA 1030
Categories: FEEDING HILLS MA

333 KENNEDY DR STE 202 24.6 miles

333 KENNEDY DR STE 202
TORRINGTON, CT 6790
Categories: TORRINGTON CT

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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: Wethersfield, Connecticut

The town is primarily served by Interstate 91. The neighborhood known as Old Wethersfield is the state's largest historic district, spanning 2 sq mi (5.2 km2) and 1,100 buildings, dating back to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Founded in 1634 by a Puritan settlement party of "10 Men" including John Oldham, Robert Seeley, Thomas Topping and Nathaniel Foote, Wethersfield is arguably the oldest town in Connecticut, depending on one's interpretation of when a remote settlement qualifies as a "town". Along with Windsor and Hartford, Wethersfield is represented by one of the three grapevines on the Flag of Connecticut, signifying the state's three oldest European settlements. The town took its name from Wethersfield, a village in the English county of Essex. The town was previously called "Watertown" named after Watertown, Massachusetts until February 21, 1637 when it was incorporated as a town along with Windsor and Hartford.

During the Pequot War, on April 23, 1637, Wangunk chief Sequin, who had lived with the colonists in Wethersfield but had been forced out after a few years, attacked Wethersfield with Pequot help. They killed six men and three women, a number of cattle and horses, and took two young girls captive. They were daughters of Abraham Swain or William Swaine (sources vary) and were later ransomed by Dutch traders.

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Population (total): Population in 2010: 26,668.

Population (male): 12,370

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wethersfield: 105.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 5.3%

Poverty (breakdown): (3.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.3% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 32.8% for other race residents, 6.1% for two or more races residents)

Land Area: 12.4 square miles.

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 20,327 - 77.2%
      Hispanic - 2,696 - 10.2%
      Asian alone - 1,283 - 4.9%
      Black alone - 1,154 - 4.4%
      Two or more races - 573 - 2.2%
      Other race alone - 49 - 0.2%
      American Indian alone - 12 - 0.05%

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