Ridgefield, WA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,959 (87% urban, 13% rural).

Population (male): 3,614

Median Age: 38.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ridgefield: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.4%

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 4,243 - 89.1%
      Hispanic - 245 - 5.1%
      Two or more races - 106 - 2.2%
      Asian alone - 91 - 1.9%
      Black alone - 40 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 31 - 0.7%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 6 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 1 - 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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Ridgefield, WA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Ridgefield, WA 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 Ridgefield, WA 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 Ridgefield, WA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Ridgefield, WA 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 Ridgefield, WA 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

500 N COLUMBIA RIVER HWY 4.9 miles

500 N COLUMBIA RIVER HWY
SAINT HELENS, OR 97051
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2105 NE 129TH ST STE 107 8.3 miles

2105 NE 129TH ST STE 107
VANCOUVER, WA 98686
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18706 NE 92ND AVE 8.8 miles

18706 NE 92ND AVE
BATTLE GROUND, WA 98604
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505 NORTHEAST 8TH AVE 9.8 miles

505 NORTHEAST 8TH AVE
VANCOUVER, WA 98664
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9106 NE HIGHWAY 99 STE F 10.2 miles

9106 NE HIGHWAY 99 STE F
VANCOUVER, WA 98665
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3305 MAIN ST Ste 111 12.3 miles

3305 MAIN ST Ste 111
VANCOUVER, WA 98663
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4421 NE ST JOHNS RD 12.3 miles

4421 NE ST JOHNS RD
VANCOUVER, WA 98661
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9330 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE 201 13.4 miles

9330 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR STE 201
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
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9430 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR 13.5 miles

9430 NE VANCOUVER MALL DR
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
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5501 NE 109th Ct Ste E 13.8 miles

5501 NE 109th Ct Ste E
Vancouver, WA 98662
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10350 N VANCOUVER WAY 15.2 miles

10350 N VANCOUVER WAY
PORTLAND, OR 97217
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400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL 15.3 miles

400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL
VANCOUVER, WA 98664
Categories: VANCOUVER WA

8614 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 120 15.3 miles

8614 E Mill Plain Boulevard, Suite 120
Vancouver, WA 98664
Categories: Vancouver WA

9111 SE SAINT HELENS ST 15.8 miles

9111 SE SAINT HELENS ST
CLACKAMAS, OR 97015
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11504 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE C1 16.2 miles

11504 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD STE C1
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
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11818 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD Ste 408 16.3 miles

11818 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD Ste 408
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
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315 SE STONE MILL DR STE 200 16.8 miles

315 SE STONE MILL DR STE 200
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
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14001 SE 1ST ST 17.1 miles

14001 SE 1ST ST
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
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3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 300A 17.9 miles

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 300A
PORTLAND, OR 97217
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3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 500 17.9 miles

3449 N ANCHOR ST STE 500
PORTLAND, OR 97217
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6645 NE 78TH CT STE C10 18.6 miles

6645 NE 78TH CT STE C10
PORTLAND, OR 97218
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1991 Upshur Street Ste AA 19.4 miles

1991 Upshur Street Ste AA
Portland, OR 97209
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1750 NW NAITO PKWY STE 100 19.5 miles

1750 NW NAITO PKWY STE 100
PORTLAND, OR 97209
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2230 NW Pettygrove Street, Suite 130 19.7 miles

2230 NW Pettygrove Street, Suite 130
Portland, OR 97210
Categories: Portland OR

1225 NE 2ND AVE 19.8 miles

1225 NE 2ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97232
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12003 NE AINSWORTH CIR STE 103 19.9 miles

12003 NE AINSWORTH CIR STE 103
PORTLAND, OR 97220
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1815 NW 169TH PL 20.2 miles

1815 NW 169TH PL
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
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2225 NW TOWN CENTER DR 20.3 miles

2225 NW TOWN CENTER DR
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
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18610 NW CORNELL RD STE 204 20.3 miles

18610 NW CORNELL RD STE 204
HILLSBORO, OR 97124
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1881 NW 185TH AVE 20.3 miles

1881 NW 185TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
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15455 NW GREENBRIER PKWY ste 130 20.5 miles

15455 NW GREENBRIER PKWY ste 130
BEAVERTON, OR 97006
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12518 NE AIRPORT WAY STE 110 20.5 miles

12518 NE AIRPORT WAY STE 110
PORTLAND, OR 97230
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800 SW 13TH AVE 20.6 miles

800 SW 13TH AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97205
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714 SW WASHINGTON ST 20.6 miles

714 SW WASHINGTON ST
PORTLAND, OR 97205
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11790 SW Barnes Road, Building A, Suite 360 20.7 miles

11790 SW Barnes Road, Building A, Suite 360
Portland, OR 97225
Categories: Portland OR

10940 SW BARNES RD 20.9 miles

10940 SW BARNES RD
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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9555 SW BARNES RD STE 350 21.1 miles

9555 SW BARNES RD STE 350
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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1350 NE 122ND AVE 21.9 miles

1350 NE 122ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97230
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4802 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD UNIT A 22.8 miles

4802 SW SCHOLLS FERRY RD UNIT A
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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17175 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY STE A 22.9 miles

17175 SW TUALATIN VALLEY HWY STE A
ALOHA, OR 97006
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4915 SW GRIFFITH DR STE 210 23.0 miles

4915 SW GRIFFITH DR STE 210
BEAVERTON, OR 97005
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PO BOX 12 23.3 miles

PO BOX 12
BEAVERTON, OR 97075
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2802 SE STEELE ST STE 3 23.4 miles

2802 SE STEELE ST STE 3
PORTLAND, OR 97202
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1230 7TH AVE 23.8 miles

1230 7TH AVE
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
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6950 SW 105TH AVE 23.9 miles

6950 SW 105TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR 97008
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11625 SW Camden Ln 24.0 miles

11625 SW Camden Ln
Beaverton, OR 97008
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804 ALLEN ST STE 1 24.0 miles

804 ALLEN ST STE 1
KELSO, WA 98626
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18750 SE STARK ST 24.3 miles

18750 SE STARK ST
PORTLAND, OR 97233
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22262 NE GLISAN ST 24.6 miles

22262 NE GLISAN ST
GRESHAM, OR 97030
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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: Ridgefield, Washington

Located within the Portland metropolitan region, Ridgefield is notable for the significant Native American and Lewis and Clark Expedition history of the area, but is also the headquarters of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, a primary reserve for migrating waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway, and the Ridgefield High School "Spudders" (reflecting the area's potato-farming heritage). The city is home to several annual community events, such as their old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, and also holds a bird festival that attracts bird lovers from around the region and beyond.

The area has important ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806, being close to the Chinookan town of Cathlapotle, then a settlement of 700–800 people, with at least 14 substantial plank houses. The community's ties to the Chinookan people was commemorated by the construction of a replica of a Cathlapotle plank house at the nearby Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, which was dedicated March 29, 2005.

The town was formerly known as Union Ridge, named by the many Union veterans among the first large wave of settlers after the Civil War and was renamed Ridgefield in 1890. The town's original name is preserved in the name of Union Ridge Elementary School.[citation needed]

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 7,959 (87% urban, 13% rural).

Population (male): 3,614

Median Age: 38.9 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ridgefield: 102.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 4.4%

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 4,243 - 89.1%
      Hispanic - 245 - 5.1%
      Two or more races - 106 - 2.2%
      Asian alone - 91 - 1.9%
      Black alone - 40 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 31 - 0.7%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 6 - 0.1%
      Other race alone - 1 - 0.02%

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