Bridgewater, PA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 763 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.2%

Population (male): 374

Population (female): 389

Median Age: 42.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $776.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bridgewater: 90.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (18.7%), Italian (14.3%), American (9.5%), Irish (7.7%), Dutch (7.0%), Polish (5.9%).

Elevation: 800 feet

Land Area: 0.69 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 15066

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $57,528 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $31,862 (it was $19,695 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $135,973 (it was $81,800 in 2000) Bridgewater:$135,973PA:$181,200

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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)

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Bridgewater, PA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Bridgewater, PA and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

336 College Avenue, Suite 4 0.7 miles

336 College Avenue, Suite 4
Beaver, PA 15009
Categories: Beaver PA

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B 1.4 miles

3944 BRODHEAD RD STE 7B
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

ROUTE 18 2.8 miles

ROUTE 18
MONACA, PA 15061
Categories: MONACA PA

1125 7TH AVE 3.4 miles

1125 7TH AVE
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

3401 BRODHEAD RD 4.1 miles

3401 BRODHEAD RD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D 6.2 miles

2620 CONSTITUTION BLVD, STE D
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD 6.2 miles

2580 CONSTITUTION BLVD
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

2652 DARLINGTON RD 6.5 miles

2652 DARLINGTON RD
BEAVER FALLS, PA 15010
Categories: BEAVER FALLS PA

832 Merchant Street, 8.8 miles

832 Merchant Street,
Ambridge, PA 15003
Categories: Ambridge PA

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 10.0 miles

5000 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
ALIQUIPPA, PA 15001
Categories: ALIQUIPPA PA

20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200 10.2 miles

20130 ROUTE 19 STE 2200
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
Categories: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA

20826 1-A Route 19N, 10.3 miles

20826 1-A Route 19N,
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Categories: Cranberry Township PA

8050 ROWAN RD STE 403 10.7 miles

8050 ROWAN RD STE 403
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
Categories: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA

6505 MARS RD 10.9 miles

6505 MARS RD
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066
Categories: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA

510 JAMISON AVE 11.0 miles

510 JAMISON AVE
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
Categories: ELLWOOD CITY PA

1677 ROUTE 65 11.7 miles

1677 ROUTE 65
ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117
Categories: ELLWOOD CITY PA

2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza 12.3 miles

2000 Village Run Dr, Village at Pine Shopping Plaza
Wexford, PA 15090
Categories: Wexford PA

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306 12.4 miles

301 OHIO RIVER BLVD, STE 306
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143
Categories: SEWICKLEY PA

200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103 12.5 miles

200 NORTHPOINTE CIR STE 103
SEVEN FIELDS, PA 16046
Categories: SEVEN FIELDS PA

The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle 12.6 miles

The Terrace at Northpointe, 520 Northpointe Circle
Seven Fields, PA 16046
Categories: Seven Fields PA

2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100 12.8 miles

2000 CORPORATE DR STE 100
WEXFORD, PA 15090
Categories: WEXFORD PA

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200 13.2 miles

993 BRODHEAD RD, STE 200
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

6998 CRIDER RD STE 100 13.5 miles

6998 CRIDER RD STE 100
MARS, PA 16046
Categories: MARS PA

10632 PERRY HWY 14.2 miles

10632 PERRY HWY
WEXFORD, PA 15090
Categories: WEXFORD PA

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120 14.7 miles

1187 THORN RUN RD STE 120
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAOPOLIS PA

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD 14.7 miles

8702 UNIVERSITY BLVD
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA 15108
Categories: MOON TOWNSHIP PA

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE 14.8 miles

16844 SAINT CLAIR AVE
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203 14.8 miles

16687 SAINT CLAIR AVE STE 203
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

641 E TAGGART ST 14.9 miles

641 E TAGGART ST
EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413
Categories: EAST PALESTINE OH

1101 5TH AVE 14.9 miles

1101 5TH AVE
CORAPOLIS, PA 15108
Categories: CORAPOLIS PA

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G 15.0 miles

1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, Suite G
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Categories: Coraopolis PA

16280 DRESDEN AVE 15.4 miles

16280 DRESDEN AVE
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

332 W 6TH ST 15.9 miles

332 W 6TH ST
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

425 W 5TH ST 16.0 miles

425 W 5TH ST
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920
Categories: EAST LIVERPOOL OH

3548 ELLWOOD RD 16.1 miles

3548 ELLWOOD RD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

9066 Perry Highway, 16.7 miles

9066 Perry Highway,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226 17.5 miles

5500 CORPORATE DR STE 226
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

3219 US 422 18.7 miles

3219 US 422
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F 18.7 miles

7219 MCKNIGHT RD Ste F
PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110 18.9 miles

2000 CLIFFMINE RD STE 110
PITTSBURGH, PA 15275
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1769 PINE HOLLOW RD 19.0 miles

1769 PINE HOLLOW RD
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

25 HECKEL RD 19.3 miles

25 HECKEL RD
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500 19.6 miles

5513 William Flynn Highway, Suite 500
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Categories: Gibsonia PA

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101 19.6 miles

5855 Steubenville Pike, Suite 101
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
Categories: Mc Kees Rocks PA

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE 19.7 miles

5944 STEUBENVILLE PIKE
MC KEES ROCKS, PA 15136
Categories: MC KEES ROCKS PA

1000 S MERCER ST 19.8 miles

1000 S MERCER ST
NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

4771 McKnight Road, 20.1 miles

4771 McKnight Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110 20.1 miles

4655 WILLIAM FLYNN HWY STE 110
ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
Categories: ALLISON PARK PA

969 Greentree Road, Second Floor 20.5 miles

969 Greentree Road, Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113 20.6 miles

4655 William Flynn Highway, Hampton Shoppes - Unit 113
Allison Park, PA 15101
Categories: Allison Park PA

267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1 21.0 miles

267 PITTSBURGH RD Ste 1
BUTLER, PA 16002
Categories: BUTLER PA

1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village 21.2 miles

1742 William Flynn Highway, Shaler Village
Glenshaw, PA 15116
Categories: Glenshaw PA

WILMINGTON RD 21.6 miles

WILMINGTON RD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD 21.7 miles

4390 CAMPBELLS RUN RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

1 HOSPITAL WAY 22.0 miles

1 HOSPITAL WAY
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

250B BUTLER CMNS 22.1 miles

250B BUTLER CMNS
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

256 NEW CASTLE RD STE C 22.2 miles

256 NEW CASTLE RD STE C
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD 22.4 miles

633 MOUNT ROYAL BLVD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2411 WILMINGTON RD 22.4 miles

2411 WILMINGTON RD
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

1600 W CARSON ST 22.9 miles

1600 W CARSON ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

874 BUTLER ST STE 2 23.0 miles

874 BUTLER ST STE 2
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260 23.1 miles

2500 BALDWICK RD STE 260
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

320 E NORTH AVE 23.2 miles

320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

490 E NORTH AVE STE 106 23.3 miles

490 E NORTH AVE STE 106
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

200 RENAISSANCE DR STE 403 23.4 miles

200 RENAISSANCE DR STE 403
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

1022B N MAIN STREET EXT 23.4 miles

1022B N MAIN STREET EXT
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

112 Third Ave 23.5 miles

112 Third Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106
Categories: Carnegie PA

300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR 23.7 miles

300 FLEET ST, 2ND FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

131 E CUNNINGHAM ST 23.8 miles

131 E CUNNINGHAM ST
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

3124 WILMINGTON RD ste 103 23.9 miles

3124 WILMINGTON RD ste 103
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

526 Penn Avenue, 24.0 miles

526 Penn Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Categories: Pittsburgh PA

1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114 24.1 miles

1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 114
Carnegie, PA 15106
Categories: Carnegie PA

107 Royal Birkdale Drive, 24.1 miles

107 Royal Birkdale Drive,
Columbiana, OH 44408
Categories: Columbiana OH

339 6TH AVE 5TH FL 24.1 miles

339 6TH AVE 5TH FL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

480 E JEFFERSON ST 24.2 miles

480 E JEFFERSON ST
BUTLER, PA 16001
Categories: BUTLER PA

7880 LINCOLE PL 24.5 miles

7880 LINCOLE PL
LISBON, OH 44432
Categories: LISBON OH

218 THREE SPRINGS DR 24.6 miles

218 THREE SPRINGS DR
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

601 COLLIERS WAY 24.8 miles

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062
Categories: WEIRTON WV

1984 GREENTREE RD 24.8 miles

1984 GREENTREE RD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

179 ENCLAVE DRIVE 24.9 miles

179 ENCLAVE DRIVE
NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
Categories: NEW CASTLE PA

1515 LOCUST ST 24.9 miles

1515 LOCUST ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Categories: PITTSBURGH PA

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Bridgewater, PA testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Bridgewater, PA testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Bridgewater, PA drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Bridgewater, PA testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Bridgewater, PA and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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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.

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Overview of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Bridgewater, Pennsylvania

Bridgewater is a borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 704 at the 2010 census. It is best known as the home of the Bruster's Ice Cream chain. A few scenes in the 1986 movie Gung Ho were also shot in Bridgewater. Much of Bridgewater, including its two major streets, is included in the Bridgewater Historic District.

Bridgewater is located at 40°42?14?N 80°17?48?W? / ?40.70389°N 80.29667°W? / 40.70389; -80.29667 (40.703827, -80.296715). The borough lies at the confluence of the Ohio and Beaver rivers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), of which, 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (10.39%) is water.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 763 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +3.2%

Population (male): 374

Population (female): 389

Median Age: 42.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $776.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Bridgewater: 90.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (18.7%), Italian (14.3%), American (9.5%), Irish (7.7%), Dutch (7.0%), Polish (5.9%).

Elevation: 800 feet

Land Area: 0.69 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 15066

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $57,528 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $31,862 (it was $19,695 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $135,973 (it was $81,800 in 2000) Bridgewater:$135,973PA:$181,200

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