Lake Station, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 11,965 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -14.2%

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 24.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (9.5%), German (7.5%), Irish (6.4%), Polish (6.2%), Scottish (2.7%), English (2.3%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46405

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $48,613 (it was $36,984 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $21,150 (it was $15,319 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $103,942 (it was $68,000 in 2000) Lake Station:$103,942IN:$141,100

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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, Lake Station, IN

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Lake Station, IN 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 Lake Station, IN 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 Lake Station, IN Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Lake Station, IN 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 Lake Station, IN 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

2490 CENTRAL AVE 0.2 miles

2490 CENTRAL AVE
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

1438 RIPLEY ST 0.9 miles

1438 RIPLEY ST
LAKE STATION, IN 46405
Categories: LAKE STATION IN

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD 3.1 miles

3170 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
Categories: PORTAGE IN

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD 3.1 miles

3325 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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3630 WILLOWCREEK RD 3.3 miles

3630 WILLOWCREEK RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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3545 Arbors Blvd, 4.0 miles

3545 Arbors Blvd,
Portage, IN 46368
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3391 AIRPORT RD 4.0 miles

3391 AIRPORT RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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1354 S LAKE PARK AVE 4.2 miles

1354 S LAKE PARK AVE
HOBART, IN 46342
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6615 S BOUNDARY RD 5.1 miles

6615 S BOUNDARY RD
PORTAGE, IN 46368
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4519 W 5TH AVE 8.2 miles

4519 W 5TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
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751 E 81ST PL 8.6 miles

751 E 81ST PL
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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387 EAST 84TH DR 8.9 miles

387 EAST 84TH DR
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
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5404 W 25TH AVE STE107 8.9 miles

5404 W 25TH AVE STE107
GARY, IN 46406
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9001 Broadway, 9.7 miles

9001 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
Categories: Merrillville IN

7501 W 15TH AVE 9.9 miles

7501 W 15TH AVE
GARY, IN 46406
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85 E US HIGHWAY 6 9.9 miles

85 E US HIGHWAY 6
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1573 N CLINE AVE 10.2 miles

1573 N CLINE AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
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650 DICKINSON RD 10.4 miles

650 DICKINSON RD
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
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9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1 10.7 miles

9150 E 109TH AVE, STE C-1
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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401 Wall St, Suite I 11.2 miles

401 Wall St, Suite I
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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3145 45TH ST STE F 11.3 miles

3145 45TH ST STE F
HIGHLAND, IN 46322
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1910 CALUMET AVE 11.5 miles

1910 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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4321 FIR ST STE 313 11.6 miles

4321 FIR ST STE 313
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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1900 ROOSEVELT RD 11.7 miles

1900 ROOSEVELT RD
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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2450 169TH ST 12.0 miles

2450 169TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46323
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809 LAPORTE AVE 12.3 miles

809 LAPORTE AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1500 US HIGHWAY 41 13.2 miles

1500 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1 13.6 miles

2590 MORTHLAND DR STE 1
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
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6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A 13.6 miles

6423 COLUMBIA AVE UNIT A
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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1010 165TH ST 13.8 miles

1010 165TH ST
HAMMOND, IN 46324
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880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR 13.8 miles

880 EASTPORT CENTRE, 2ND FLOOR
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B 13.8 miles

1251 EASTPORT CENTRE DR STE B
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
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1217 US HIGHWAY 41 13.9 miles

1217 US HIGHWAY 41
SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375
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7905 CALUMET AVE 14.0 miles

7905 CALUMET AVE
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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8135 S Calumet Ave 14.0 miles

8135 S Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
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8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204 14.1 miles

8840 CALUMET AVE, STE 204
MUNSTER, IN 46321
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813 SIBLEY ST 14.2 miles

813 SIBLEY ST
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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6624 MONROE AVE 14.2 miles

6624 MONROE AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46324
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4020 S CALUMET AVE 14.7 miles

4020 S CALUMET AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
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5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D 14.9 miles

5500 Hohman Ave Ste 1D
Hammond, IN 46320
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3831 S HOHMAN AVE 15.1 miles

3831 S HOHMAN AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46327
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24 JOLIET ST 15.7 miles

24 JOLIET ST
DYER, IN 46311
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2741 RIDGE RD 16.1 miles

2741 RIDGE RD
LANSING, IL 60438
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2741 RIDGE RD FL 2 16.1 miles

2741 RIDGE RD FL 2
LANSING, IL 60438
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17665 Torrence Ave, 16.5 miles

17665 Torrence Ave,
Lansing, IL 60438
Categories: Lansing IL

1595 VALENCIA CT 16.8 miles

1595 VALENCIA CT
CALUMET CITY, IL 60409
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12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204 17.0 miles

12800 MISSISSIPPI PKWY STE A204
CROWN POINT, IN 46307
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16246 PRINCE DR 18.1 miles

16246 PRINCE DR
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
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4111 Franklin St 19.2 miles

4111 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
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301 W HOMER ST 19.8 miles

301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
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900 E 103RD ST 20.8 miles

900 E 103RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60628
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30 E 15TH ST STE 100 21.3 miles

30 E 15TH ST STE 100
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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1423 CHICAGO RD 21.3 miles

1423 CHICAGO RD
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 21.5 miles

8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106,
Chicago, IL 60619
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1974 E 73RD ST 21.7 miles

1974 E 73RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60649
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12942 S CARPENTER ST 21.9 miles

12942 S CARPENTER ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
Categories: CALUMET PARK IL

15600 HONORE AVE 22.0 miles

15600 HONORE AVE
HARVEY, IL 60426
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18665 DIXIE HWY 22.1 miles

18665 DIXIE HWY
HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
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12647 S JUSTINE ST 22.6 miles

12647 S JUSTINE ST
CALUMET PARK, IL 60827
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3301 N Ashland 22.6 miles

3301 N Ashland
Chicago, IL 60657
Categories: Chicago IL

2310 York St Ste 4A 23.4 miles

2310 York St Ste 4A
Blue Island, IL 60406
Categories: Blue Island IL

10242 S VINCENNES AVE 23.4 miles

10242 S VINCENNES AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

16501 KEDZIE AVE 23.6 miles

16501 KEDZIE AVE
MARKHAM, IL 60428
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19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101 23.7 miles

19150 South Kedzie Avenue, Suite 101
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Categories: Flossmoor IL

1734 W 105TH ST 23.7 miles

1734 W 105TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60643
Categories: CHICAGO IL

19550 GOVERNORS HWY 23.8 miles

19550 GOVERNORS HWY
FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422
Categories: FLOSSMOOR IL

5841 S MARYLAND AVE 24.0 miles

5841 S MARYLAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60637
Categories: CHICAGO IL

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Lake Station, IN and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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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: Lake Station, Indiana

Initially, the site of modern Lake Station was the starting point of two Amerind trails leading to Fort Dearborn. Later it became an early stagecoach depot stop, as the Fort Dearborn-Detroit Stagecoach Route passed through the site during the wet season. The location became known as Lake Station as far back as 1851 when it began to serve as a depot, the western terminus of the Michigan Central Railroad (on what would later become its Detroit to Chicago line). This was the first train station in Lake County. The Michigan Central Railroad built a park and railroad shops around its two-story depot. A year later, in April 1852, George Earle mapped out and platted a town of about 6,500 acres (26 km2) on the site, continuing its name of Lake Station.

Being a bedroom community, Lake Station welcomed Abraham Lincoln to its Audubon Hotel, perhaps on more than one occasion, according to oral history. But George Pullman, who tried to negotiate for land in Lake Station for his proposed railcar company, never struck a deal and set up shop on the south side of Chicago instead. Prior to its current location in Crown Point, Indiana, the county seat was located on what is now the west end of Lake Station in a section called Liverpool, although it was a separate settlement at the time.

The name of Lake Station was officially changed to East Gary in 1908 in an attempt to lure executives from the nearby US Steel plant in Gary, Indiana into creating a suburban community. With another name change in 1977, primarily to disassociate itself from the urban decay and crime of Gary, the city reverted to its historical designation of Lake Station.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 11,965 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -14.2%

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 24.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (9.5%), German (7.5%), Irish (6.4%), Polish (6.2%), Scottish (2.7%), English (2.3%).

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 46405

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $48,613 (it was $36,984 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $21,150 (it was $15,319 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $103,942 (it was $68,000 in 2000) Lake Station:$103,942IN:$141,100

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