Boston, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 685,094 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +16.3%

Population (male): 330,819

Population (female): 354,275

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.8% for Black residents, 27.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 27.1% for American Indian residents, 13.4% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 28.8% for other race residents, 27.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 335 registered sex offenders living in Boston, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Boston is 2,008 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city i

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (7.9%), Haitian (5.3%), Cape Verdean (4.0%), Italian (3.7%), Jamaican (1.9%), American (1.7%).

Elevation: 20 feet

Zip Codes: 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02119, 02120, 02121, 02122, 02124, 02125, 02126, 02127, 02128, 02129, 02130, 02131, 02132, 02134, 02135, 02136, 02151, 02152, 02163, 02199, 02210, 02215, 02467

In 1629, the Massachusetts Bay Colony's first governor John Winthrop led the signing of the Cambridge Agreement, a key founding document of the city. Puritan ethics and their focus on education influenced its early history; America's first public school, Boston Latin School, was founded in Boston in 1635. Over the next 130 years, the city participated in four French and Indian Wars, until the British defeated the French and their Indian allies in North America.

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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Boston, MA

Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides Hair Follicle drug testing Boston, MA for individuals and employers needing a drug test utilizing the hair follicle analysis process. To schedule a hair follicle drug test in Boston, MA, Call (800) 221-4291. Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.


Hair follicle drug testing Boston, MA is available for 5, 10, and 12 panel drug screenings.

To schedule a Hair Follicle Drug Test at one of our testing centers in the Grady county area, Call (800) 221-4291, Same Day Service Available. Testing centers do not require an appointment, but you must call and register for the test.

Hair follicle drug testing is becoming a more popular method by employers and individuals in need of a drug test due to the detection time frame being longer than a standard urine test.

Local Hair follicle drug testing Boston, MA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Boston, MA facilities have certified drug testing technicians available to conduct a hair follicle drug test collection.

Hair Follicle Drug Test

In recent years the method to conduct drug testing has more frequently included a hair follicle drug test. Many employers, courts and Substance Abuse Professionals are requiring a hair follicle drug test instead of a standard urine test. Hair follicle drug tests are used by employers who have zero-tolerance drug use policies, courts and individuals on probation. The primary benefit of a hair follicle drug test includes a much longer detection period for drug use which typically is up to 90 days. However, when screening drug use within the last 5 days the urine test continues to be the most accurate test.

Hair Follicle Drug Test Process

The procedure used to perform a hair follicle test is simple, the drug testing specialist will cut approximately 120 strands of hair (not really a lot) utilize a chain of custody procedure and send the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. Drug testing centers require at least 1.5 inches of hair to perform this test and the hair generally needs to come from the head, however if the donor does not have head hair certain testing centers can use hair from chest, leg or arm pit.

If a donor has no hair on their body, than a hair test cannot be performed!

Hair Follicle Drug Test Results

Once the hair follicles have been analyzed by a certified laboratory they will then be reviewed and then verified by a Medical Review Officer (licensed Physician) who will than release the results. Generally a negative hair follicle drug test result is available in 2-3 days. A non-negative hair follicle drug test is available in approximately 5 days.

Urine cut-off levels are expressed in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) or as a weight of drug per unit volume of urine. Hair cut-off levels are expressed in picograms per milligram (pg/mg) or as a weight of drug per unit weight of hair

5 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine

5 Panel w/ Expanded Opiates Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 5 panel w/ expanded Opiates hair drug test screens for the standard 5 drugs but will also screen for Opiate class drugs such as pain killers, which may indicate abuse of prescription drugs

  • Amphetamine
  • Cocaine
  • Codeine
  • Marijuana
  • Morphine
  • Phencyclidine
  • Hydrocodone
  • Hydromorphone
  • Oxycodone
  • Oxymorphone
  • 6 AM- Heroine

10 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 10 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Methadone
  • Methamphetamine
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene

12 Panel Hair Follicle Drug Test

The 12 panel hair follicle drug test screens for the following

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Meperidine
  • Methadone
  • Opiates
  • Oxycodone
  • Phencyclidine
  • Propoxyphene
  • Tramadol

To schedule a Hair follicle Drug Testing Boston, MA Call (800)221-4291.

Accredited Drug Testing Inc. is pleased to provide hair follicle drug testing, alcohol testing, occupational health and DNA testing services in Boston, MA.


101 ARCH ST STE 20 0.2 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
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98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
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850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
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EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
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1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
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5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
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319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
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1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
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1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
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16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
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125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
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1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
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101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
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156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
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9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
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500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
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601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
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219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
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52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
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736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
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37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
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376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
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20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
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2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
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41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
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1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
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199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
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1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
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92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 8.2 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
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165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
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1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
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52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
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500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
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2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
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200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
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371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
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70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
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340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
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On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
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1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
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922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
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16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
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51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
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800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
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600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
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485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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POH on-site only 10.2 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
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Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
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271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
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286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
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759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
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250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
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90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
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1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
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101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
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229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
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223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
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BILLERICA, MA 1821
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100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
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38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
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335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
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66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
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286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
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945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
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42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
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190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
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75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
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510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
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966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
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7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
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50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
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1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
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210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
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61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
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221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
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Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
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7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
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P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
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345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
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700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
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81B MAIN ST
MEDWAY, MA 2053
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421 PINE ST
MARSHFIELD, MA 2050
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39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
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138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
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14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
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10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
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682 DEPOT ST
NORTH EASTON, MA 2356
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1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
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28 Newton St
Southboro, MA 1772
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10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
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NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
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LAWRENCE, MA 1841
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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

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  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

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  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

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  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

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  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

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  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

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Comprehensive Guide to Hair Follicle Drug Testing

Hair follicle drug testing is a sophisticated technique used to detect both illicit drug use and the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. This method of testing is favored for its ability to provide a detailed drug use history far beyond the capability of standard urine tests, which only capture drug use within days of consumption.

Understanding Hair Follicle Drug Testing

During a hair follicle drug test, a small sample of hair is collected, usually from the head. This sample is then analyzed to detect drug molecules and their metabolites that have been deposited into the hair from the bloodstream. Drugs that can be detected include but are not limited to cannabis, cocaine, opiates, and methamphetamine.

Key Applications

  • Workplace Compliance: Employers often implement hair follicle testing to maintain a drug-free work environment, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
  • Legal Evidence: In the legal arena, these tests can provide compelling evidence in cases such as custody disputes or driving under the influence (DUI) incidents.
  • Substance Abuse Monitoring: Rehabilitation centers may utilize hair tests to monitor individuals over time, ensuring adherence to treatment programs.

Benefits of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Extended Window of Detection: Unlike other tests, hair follicle testing can detect drug use up to 90 days back, offering a long-range view into an individual's drug history.
  2. Low Risk of Tampering: Since hair samples are collected directly and observed, the risk of sample tampering is significantly reduced compared to other forms of testing.
  3. Less Invasive: Collecting hair is far less intrusive compared to blood tests, making it more comfortable for the individual being tested.

Limitations to Consider

Despite its advantages, hair follicle testing isn't without its challenges:

  • Rate of Hair Growth: Variations in hair growth rates can affect the detection period, slightly complicating the interpretation of results.
  • Environmental Contamination: In rare cases, drugs can be externally deposited onto the hair, although rigorous washing protocols before testing help mitigate this issue.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: The need for a hair sample can pose dilemmas for individuals with cultural or religious practices affecting their hair.

Hair follicle drug testing stands out as a reliable method for analyzing long-term drug use. Its application spans various fields from corporate environments to legal settings, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring safety and compliance with drug policies.

Local Area Info: Boston

Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city proper covers 48 square miles (124 km2) with an estimated population of 685,094 in 2017, making it also the most populous city in New England. Boston is the seat of Suffolk County as well, although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 4.8 million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest such area in the country. As a combined statistical area (CSA), this wider commuting region is home to some 8.2 million people, making it the sixth-largest in the United States.

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded on the Shawmut Peninsula in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England. It was the scene of several key events of the American Revolution, such as the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of Boston. Upon gaining U.S. independence from Great Britain, it continued to be an important port and manufacturing hub as well as a center for education and culture. The city has expanded beyond the original peninsula through land reclamation and municipal annexation. Its rich history attracts many tourists, with Faneuil Hall alone drawing more than 20 million visitors per year. Boston's many firsts include the United States' first public park (Boston Common, 1634), first public or state school (Boston Latin School, 1635) and first subway system (Tremont Street Subway, 1897).

The Boston area's many colleges and universities make it an international center of higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, and business, and the city is considered to be a world leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 2,000 startups. Boston's economic base also includes finance, professional and business services, biotechnology, information technology, and government activities. Households in the city claim the highest average rate of philanthropy in the United States; businesses and institutions rank among the top in the country for environmental sustainability and investment. The city has one of the highest costs of living in the United States as it has undergone gentrification, though it remains high on world livability rankings.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 685,094 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +16.3%

Population (male): 330,819

Population (female): 354,275

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 18.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.8% for Black residents, 27.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 27.1% for American Indian residents, 13.4% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 28.8% for other race residents, 27.3% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Massachusetts and other state lists, there were 335 registered sex offenders living in Boston, Massachusetts as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Boston is 2,008 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city i

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (7.9%), Haitian (5.3%), Cape Verdean (4.0%), Italian (3.7%), Jamaican (1.9%), American (1.7%).

Elevation: 20 feet

Zip Codes: 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02119, 02120, 02121, 02122, 02124, 02125, 02126, 02127, 02128, 02129, 02130, 02131, 02132, 02134, 02135, 02136, 02151, 02152, 02163, 02199, 02210, 02215, 02467

In 1629, the Massachusetts Bay Colony's first governor John Winthrop led the signing of the Cambridge Agreement, a key founding document of the city. Puritan ethics and their focus on education influenced its early history; America's first public school, Boston Latin School, was founded in Boston in 1635. Over the next 130 years, the city participated in four French and Indian Wars, until the British defeated the French and their Indian allies in North America.

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