Easton, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 11,063

Median Age: 39.5 years

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (32.8%), Italian (17.4%), English (14.2%), German (7.5%), French (4.9%), Polish (4.8%).

Elevation: 112 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $107,846 (it was $69,144 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $52,415 (it was $30,732 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $421,002 (it was $205,200 in 2000) Easton:$421,002MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 20,785 - 89.9%
      Black alone - 725 - 3.1%
      Hispanic - 575 - 2.5%
      Asian alone - 561 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 326 - 1.4%
      Other race alone - 119 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 17 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 4 - 0.02%

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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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Hair Follicle Drug Testing Easton, MA

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


Hair follicle drug testing Easton, 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 Easton, MA centers are available to assist our clients throughout the entire process and all of our hair follicle drug testing Easton, 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 Professional 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 include 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 Easton, 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 Easton, MA.


682 DEPOT ST 1.7 miles

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

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 4.7 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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75 Stockwell Dr 5.9 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
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286 WASHINGTON ST 6.1 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
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10 Commercial St, 6.7 miles

10 Commercial St,
Foxboro, MA 2035
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210 Quincy Ave, 6.7 miles

210 Quincy Ave,
Brockton, MA 2302
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100 JOHN RD 7.1 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
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620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD 7.2 miles

620 MYLES STANDISH BLVD
TAUNTON, MA 2780
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14 ROCKHILL ST 7.4 miles

14 ROCKHILL ST
FOXBORO, MA 2035
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7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 8.8 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
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Onsite Only 9.0 miles

Onsite Only
Whitman, MA 2382
Categories: Whitman MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 9.4 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
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38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 9.5 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
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160 BUNGAY RD 9.8 miles

160 BUNGAY RD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 9.9 miles

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

65 MUNROE DR 10.0 miles

65 MUNROE DR
N ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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32 LAURELWOOD DR 11.2 miles

32 LAURELWOOD DR
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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100 BAY STATE DR 11.2 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
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211 PARK ST 11.2 miles

211 PARK ST
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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250 POND ST 11.3 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

759 GRANITE ST 11.6 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

895 MOUNT HOPE ST 11.6 miles

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

20 DEANVILLE RD 11.7 miles

20 DEANVILLE RD
Attleboro, MA 2703
Categories: Attleboro MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 11.8 miles

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

774 SOUTH ST 12.0 miles

774 SOUTH ST
WRENTHAM, MA 2093
Categories: WRENTHAM MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 12.0 miles

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

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501 12.0 miles

426 MOUNT HOPE ST UNIT 501
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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485 GRANITE ST 12.2 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 12.5 miles

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

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600 12.5 miles

34 S MAIN ST PO BOX 600
ATTLEBORO, MA 2703
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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 12.7 miles

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

55 N WASHINGTON ST 12.7 miles

55 N WASHINGTON ST
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 2760
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2 Adams Place Suite 305 13.0 miles

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

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 13.6 miles

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

92 HIGHLAND ST 13.9 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 14.1 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 14.1 miles

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

199 REEDSDALE RD 14.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

42 Washington Street 14.4 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

165 GRANITE ST 14.5 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

21 SCHOOL ST 14.6 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

1399 WASHINGTON ST 15.1 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 16.0 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

81B MAIN ST 16.2 miles

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

1996 CENTRE ST 16.2 miles

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

148 CHESTNUT ST 17.0 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 17.4 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

209 ARMISTICE BLVD 17.7 miles

209 ARMISTICE BLVD
PAWTUCKET, RI 2860
Categories: PAWTUCKET RI

922 HIGHLAND AVE 18.0 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

421 PINE ST 18.8 miles

421 PINE ST
MARSHFIELD, MA 2050
Categories: MARSHFIELD MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 19.3 miles

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

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 19.5 miles

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

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL 19.5 miles

6 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 19.6 miles

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

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 19.8 miles

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

425 FRONT ST 19.8 miles

425 FRONT ST
LINCOLN, RI 2865
Categories: LINCOLN RI

319 Longwood Ave, 19.9 miles

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

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE 20.2 miles

1970 PAWTUCKET AVE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2914
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500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 20.2 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
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1285 Beacon St 20.2 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
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945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 20.3 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
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2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106 20.3 miles

2 WAKE ROBIN RD UNIT 106
LINCOLN, RI 2865
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1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 20.3 miles

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

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 20.4 miles

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

358 HARVARD ST 20.4 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

100 HIGHLAND AVE, STE 302 20.4 miles

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

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY 20.5 miles

25 JOHN A CUMMINGS WAY
WOONSOCKET, RI 2895
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736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 20.8 miles

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

1010 G A R HWY 20.9 miles

1010 G A R HWY
SWANSEA, MA 2777
Categories: SWANSEA MA

290 BRANCH AVE 21.0 miles

290 BRANCH AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 2904
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

1589 FALL RIVER AVE 21.0 miles

1589 FALL RIVER AVE
SEEKONK, MA 2771
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101 ARCH ST STE 20 21.2 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
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116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY 21.3 miles

116 EDDIE DOWLING HWY
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI 2896
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1 Randall Sq, 21.3 miles

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

190 N MAIN ST 21.5 miles

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

1 MARINA PARK DR. 21.5 miles

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

160 S MAIN ST 21.5 miles

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

Onsite Only #1 21.6 miles

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

45 Resnik Rd Ste 201 21.6 miles

45 Resnik Rd Ste 201
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

124 WESTERN AVE 21.7 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

114 WESTERN AVE 21.7 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
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132A GEORGE M COHAN BLVD 21.7 miles

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

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 21.7 miles

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

376 Arsenal Street 21.8 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE STE 265 22.1 miles

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

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 22.4 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

200 HIGH SERVICE AVE 22.4 miles

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

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 22.4 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

115 WATER ST 2ND FL 22.5 miles

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

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 22.5 miles

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

756 EDDY ST SUITE 101 22.6 miles

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

1 HARBORSIDE DR 22.8 miles

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

12 EVERETT ST 22.8 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 22.8 miles

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

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 23.0 miles

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

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 23.1 miles

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

101 President Ave, 1st Floor, 23.2 miles

101 President Ave, 1st Floor,
Fall River, MA 2720
Categories: Fall River MA

9 HOPE AVE 23.2 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

21 PEACE ST 23.3 miles

21 PEACE ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 2907
Categories: PROVIDENCE RI

16 WESTWOOD RD 23.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 23.3 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

601 Concord Ave 23.4 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 23.4 miles

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

41 CARLETON RD 23.4 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 23.6 miles

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

534 PROSPECT ST 23.6 miles

534 PROSPECT ST
FALL RIVER, MA 2720
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 23.7 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

1030 MAIN ST 23.7 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 23.7 miles

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

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 24.2 miles

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

101 STATION LNDG 24.5 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

427 PLYMOUTH AVE 24.6 miles

427 PLYMOUTH AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

429 PLYMOUTH AVE 24.6 miles

429 PLYMOUTH AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 2721
Categories: FALL RIVER MA

57 Long Pond Rd, 24.7 miles

57 Long Pond Rd,
Plymouth, MA 2360
Categories: Plymouth MA

7 FRANCINE RD 24.7 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

110 LONG POND RD 24.8 miles

110 LONG POND RD
PLYMOUTH, MA 2360
Categories: PLYMOUTH MA

275 SANDWICH ST 25.0 miles

275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 2360
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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

Hair Follicle Drug Testing: An Overview

Hair follicle drug testing is a method used to detect the use of illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs over an extended period. Unlike urine tests, which can detect recent drug use, hair follicle testing provides a longer window of detection, typically up to 90 days. This overview explores how hair follicle drug testing works, its applications, and its benefits.

How Hair Follicle Drug Testing Works

The process involves taking a small sample of hair, usually from the head but sometimes from the body if scalp hair is insufficient. The hair is tested to identify drugs and their metabolites, which are deposited in the hair from the bloodstream. This method is sensitive to a wide range of substances, including marijuana, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamine, and phencyclidine (PCP).

Applications of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  • Employment Screening: Many employers use hair follicle testing as part of their pre-employment screening processes and in regular checks to ensure a drug-free workplace.
  • Legal and Forensic Cases: This testing is used in legal settings to provide evidence in custody disputes, DUI cases, and other legal matters requiring proof of drug use.
  • Rehabilitation Monitoring: Health care providers and rehab centers use hair tests to monitor individuals recovering from drug addiction.

Advantages of Hair Follicle Drug Testing

  1. Long Detection Period: Can detect drug use for up to 90 days, making it more effective for identifying long-term drug use than other testing methods.
  2. Tamper Resistance: The nature of hair sample collection makes it difficult to tamper with or substitute samples, providing more accurate results.
  3. Non-invasive: The process is simple and does not require the handling of bodily fluids, making it less invasive and safer to administer.

Considerations and Limitations

While hair follicle drug testing is highly effective, there are considerations to keep in mind:

  • Growth Rate Variability: Hair growth rates can vary from person to person, potentially affecting the detection window.
  • Potential for External Contamination: Drugs can sometimes be absorbed from the environment, leading to potential false positives, though washing the hair sample prior to testing can mitigate this risk.
  • Cultural and Personal Concerns: The requirement of hair samples can raise concerns among those with hair loss or individuals whose cultural practices affect hair grooming or styling.

Hair follicle drug testing is a reliable and comprehensive method for detecting drug use over an extended period. It is widely used across various sectors for its accuracy and tamper-resistant methodology, making it a valuable tool in maintaining drug-free environments and supporting legal and medical interventions.

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Population (male): 11,063

Median Age: 39.5 years

Ancestries: Ancestries: Irish (32.8%), Italian (17.4%), English (14.2%), German (7.5%), French (4.9%), Polish (4.8%).

Elevation: 112 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $107,846 (it was $69,144 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $52,415 (it was $30,732 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $421,002 (it was $205,200 in 2000) Easton:$421,002MA:$385,400

Races:
      White alone - 20,785 - 89.9%
      Black alone - 725 - 3.1%
      Hispanic - 575 - 2.5%
      Asian alone - 561 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 326 - 1.4%
      Other race alone - 119 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 17 - 0.07%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 4 - 0.02%

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