Salem, OR Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $947.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Salem: 94.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 16.3%

Elevation: 154 feet

Zip Codes: 97302, 97306

Races:
      White alone - 110,346 - 65.0%
      Hispanic - 41,844 - 24.6%
      Two or more races - 6,144 - 3.6%
      Asian alone - 4,384 - 2.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3,930 - 2.3%
      Black alone - 1,926 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 1,154 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 62 - 0.04%

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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, Salem, OR

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Salem, OR 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 Salem, OR 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

435 Commercial Street NE Ste 300 0.2 miles

435 Commercial Street NE Ste 300
Salem, OR 97301
Categories: Salem OR

451 DIVISION ST NE 0.3 miles

451 DIVISION ST NE
SALEM, OR 97301
Categories: SALEM OR

1002 BELLEVUE ST SE 0.7 miles

1002 BELLEVUE ST SE
SALEM, OR 97301
Categories: SALEM OR

890 OAK ST SE 0.7 miles

890 OAK ST SE
SALEM, OR 97301
Categories: SALEM OR

1696 CAPITOL ST NE 1.0 miles

1696 CAPITOL ST NE
SALEM, OR 97301
Categories: SALEM OR

966 12th Street SE, Suite 110 1.0 miles

966 12th Street SE, Suite 110
Salem, OR 97302
Categories: Salem OR

2535 25TH ST SE 1.7 miles

2535 25TH ST SE
SALEM, OR 97302
Categories: SALEM OR

3110 25TH ST SE 1.7 miles

3110 25TH ST SE
SALEM, OR 97302
Categories: SALEM OR

2168 LANCASTER DR NE 2.7 miles

2168 LANCASTER DR NE
SALEM, OR 97305
Categories: SALEM OR

3777 COMMERCIAL ST SE 2.9 miles

3777 COMMERCIAL ST SE
SALEM, OR 97302
Categories: SALEM OR

131 MENLO DR N 3.2 miles

131 MENLO DR N
KEIZER, OR 97303
Categories: KEIZER OR

On-site only 11.7 miles

On-site only
Salem, OR 97325
Categories: Salem OR

550 SE CLAY ST 13.6 miles

550 SE CLAY ST
DALLAS, OR 97338
Categories: DALLAS OR

525 SE WASHINGTON ST 13.6 miles

525 SE WASHINGTON ST
DALLAS, OR 97338
Categories: DALLAS OR

1401 N 10TH AVE 15.5 miles

1401 N 10TH AVE
STAYTON, OR 97383
Categories: STAYTON OR

1290 YOUNG ST 16.3 miles

1290 YOUNG ST
WOODBURN, OR 97071
Categories: WOODBURN OR

1475 MOUNT HOOD AVE 17.4 miles

1475 MOUNT HOOD AVE
WOODBURN, OR 97071
Categories: WOODBURN OR

2700 SE STRATUS AVE 18.9 miles

2700 SE STRATUS AVE
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

2435 NE CUMULUS AVE STE B 19.0 miles

2435 NE CUMULUS AVE STE B
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

254 NE NORTON LN 19.0 miles

254 NE NORTON LN
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

1275 NW ADAMS ST STE D 20.6 miles

1275 NW ADAMS ST STE D
MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128
Categories: MCMINNVILLE OR

1705 WAVERLY DR SE 22.0 miles

1705 WAVERLY DR SE
ALBANY, OR 97322
Categories: ALBANY OR

2615 WILLETTA ST SW STE C2 22.9 miles

2615 WILLETTA ST SW STE C2
ALBANY, OR 97321
Categories: ALBANY OR

2615 WILLETTA ST SW 22.9 miles

2615 WILLETTA ST SW
ALBANY, OR 97321
Categories: ALBANY OR

115 S LINCOLN ST 24.8 miles

115 S LINCOLN ST
NEWBERG, OR 97132
Categories: NEWBERG OR

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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

    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: Salem, Oregon

Salem /?se?l?m/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857.

Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving distance away from Portland. Salem is the principal city of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that covers Marion and Polk counties and had a combined population of 390,738 at the 2010 census. A 2013 estimate placed the metropolitan population at 400,408, the state's second largest.

The city is home to Willamette University, Corban University, and Chemeketa Community College. The State of Oregon is the largest public employer in the city, and Salem Health is the largest private employer. Transportation includes public transit from Salem-Keizer Transit (which operates under the name Cherriots), Amtrak service, and non-commercial air travel at McNary Field. Major roads include Interstate 5, Oregon Route 99E, and Oregon Route 22, which connects West Salem across the Willamette River via the Marion Street and Center Street bridges.

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Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $947.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Salem: 94.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 16.3%

Elevation: 154 feet

Zip Codes: 97302, 97306

Races:
      White alone - 110,346 - 65.0%
      Hispanic - 41,844 - 24.6%
      Two or more races - 6,144 - 3.6%
      Asian alone - 4,384 - 2.6%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 3,930 - 2.3%
      Black alone - 1,926 - 1.1%
      American Indian alone - 1,154 - 0.7%
      Other race alone - 62 - 0.04%

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