Fort Carson, CO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 13,813.

Population (male): 8,930

Population (female): 4,883

Median Age: 22.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,601.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fort Carson: 106.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (20.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.5% for Black residents, 34.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 47.8% for other race residents, 21.6% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Fort Carson, Colorado as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fort Carson is 15,389 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (14.6%), Irish (7.3%), American (6.8%), Italian (3.2%), Swedish (3.0%), European (2.8%).

Elevation: 5835 feet

Land Area: 9.38 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 80902, 80913

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $48,679 (it was $34,883 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,487 (it was $12,772 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $192,446 (it was $101,600 in 2000) Fort Carson:$192,446CO:$348,900

Races:
      White alone - 9,932 - 63.5%
      Hispanic - 2,829 - 18.1%
      Black alone - 1,374 - 8.8%
      Two or more races - 860 - 5.5%
      American Indian alone - 425 - 2.7%
      Asian alone - 205 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 76 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 28 - 0.2%

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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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Fort Carson, Colorado Drug Testing Locations

"Need A Test, Choose The Best"

Our Drug Testing centers in Fort Carson, CO provide same day drug testing services and we have convenient hours for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. All of our Fort Carson, Colorado drug testing centers are available for urine drug testing, hair drug testing, Breath and ETG alcohol testing and we are dedicated to providing our testing services in a friendly and confidential manner. Testing for Employment, DOT, Court Ordered, Family, Personal.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Locations - Fort Carson, Colorado

(Testing Centers do not accept payment, Pre-registration required)

3002 S ACADEMY BLVD 2.7 miles

3002 S ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1330 QUAIL LAKE LOOP STE 120 3.0 miles

1330 QUAIL LAKE LOOP STE 120
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1255 LAKE PLAZA DR STE 100 3.3 miles

1255 LAKE PLAZA DR STE 100
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1299 LAKE PLAZA DR 3.3 miles

1299 LAKE PLAZA DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

2754 JANITELL RD 3.5 miles

2754 JANITELL RD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

2322 S ACADEMY BLVD 3.6 miles

2322 S ACADEMY BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

2620 Tenderfoot Hill St, Suite 10 3.6 miles

2620 Tenderfoot Hill St, Suite 10
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Categories: Colorado Springs CO

1835 S NEVADA AVE 4.6 miles

1835 S NEVADA AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1775 S 8TH ST 5.1 miles

1775 S 8TH ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

3225 INTERNATIONAL CIR,STE 200 5.4 miles

3225 INTERNATIONAL CIR,STE 200
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

155 Printers Pkwy, Suite 110 5.6 miles

155 Printers Pkwy, Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Categories: Colorado Springs CO

2502 E PIKES PEAK AVE 5.7 miles

2502 E PIKES PEAK AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

327 E PIKES PEAK AVE 6.1 miles

327 E PIKES PEAK AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

402 W BIJOU ST 6.6 miles

402 W BIJOU ST
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1715 N Weber St, Suite 140 7.8 miles

1715 N Weber St, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Categories: Colorado Springs CO

2141 ACADEMY CIR 8.0 miles

2141 ACADEMY CIR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

3010 N CIRCLE DR STE 112 8.5 miles

3010 N CIRCLE DR STE 112
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

4323 INTEGRITY CENTER PT 9.6 miles

4323 INTEGRITY CENTER PT
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

4083 AUSTIN BLUFFS PKWY 9.8 miles

4083 AUSTIN BLUFFS PKWY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

402 W Garden of the Gods 10.5 miles

402 W Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Categories: Colorado Springs CO

1035 Garden of the Gods STE 120 10.7 miles

1035 Garden of the Gods STE 120
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Categories: Colorado Springs CO

5320 MARK DABLING BLVD BLDG 7 STE 100 10.8 miles

5320 MARK DABLING BLVD BLDG 7 STE 100
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1495 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD Suite 102 10.9 miles

1495 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD Suite 102
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1495 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD STE 102 10.9 miles

1495 GARDEN OF THE GODS RD STE 102
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80907
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

6140 Tutt Boulevard, Suite #130 12.2 miles

6140 Tutt Boulevard, Suite #130
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Categories: Colorado Springs CO

6011 E WOODMEN RD STE 100 13.3 miles

6011 E WOODMEN RD STE 100
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

1802 CHAPEL HILLS DR 13.4 miles

1802 CHAPEL HILLS DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

7730 N UNION BLVD STE 105 13.5 miles

7730 N UNION BLVD STE 105
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

7824 N ACADEMY BLVD ste B 13.8 miles

7824 N ACADEMY BLVD ste B
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

8115 VOYAGER PKWY 13.9 miles

8115 VOYAGER PKWY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

8890 N UNION BLVD 14.5 miles

8890 N UNION BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

13445 VOYAGER PKWY 19.6 miles

13445 VOYAGER PKWY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921
Categories: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

2365 N LOG RD 21.0 miles

2365 N LOG RD
CALHAN, CO 80808
Categories: CALHAN CO

16222 W US HIGHWAY 24 22.2 miles

16222 W US HIGHWAY 24
WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863
Categories: WOODLAND PARK CO

16420 HIGHWAY 24 22.3 miles

16420 HIGHWAY 24
WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863
Categories: WOODLAND PARK CO

17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy STE 120 22.5 miles

17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy STE 120
Monument, CO 80132
Categories: Monument CO

500A Midland Ave 22.8 miles

500A Midland Ave
Woodland Park, CO 80863
Categories: Woodland Park CO

1101 Teller County RD 1 22.8 miles

1101 Teller County RD 1
CRIPPLE CREEK, CO 80813
Categories: CRIPPLE CREEK CO

4117 N ELIZABETH ST 23.0 miles

4117 N ELIZABETH ST
PUEBLO, CO 81008
Categories: PUEBLO CO

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How to schedule a drug or alcohol test in Fort Carson, CO?

  • Call our local Fort Carson, CO scheduling department at (800) 221-4291
  • Schedule online 24/7 (click here) and receive your registration confirmation by email

Workplace Drug Testing in Fort Carson, Colorado

Employers are encouraged to develop workplace drug testing programs which are designed to detect the presence of alcohol, illicit street drugs or specific prescription drugs in Fort Carson.

Employers will see the following benefits of being a Fort Carson, CO Drug Free Workplace:

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Improved Customer Satisfaction

In addition, many companies, including Fort Carson, regardless of size indicate that becoming a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.

DOT Drug Testing in Fort Carson, CO

If you employ DOT designated safety sensitive employees who are required to have a Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Test (FMCSA, USCG, FAA, FTA, FRA, PHMSA) or if you manage a DOT drug or alcohol testing program for a company, it is imperative that you understand and comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 40 DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. In addition to DOT drug testing, Accredited Drug Testing also offers, DOT consortium enrollment, DOT physicals, MVR reports and FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and reporting services.

Probation/Court Ordered Drug Testing in Fort Carson, CO

Accredited Drug Testing provides probation/court ordered drug testing for persons in need of an immediate or same day drug testing service. Our local Fort Carson, CO drug testing locations are available for same day service and we have locations across the United States.

Alcohol Testing in Fort Carson, CO

We provide alcohol testing which is available in urine, hair, blood, and breath alcohol in the Fort Carson area. Accredited Drug Testing provides alcohol testing services which can be administered for employment purposes, personal drug tests, probation, court ordered and various other testing reasons. EtG alcohol testing Is also available by both a urine and hair sample. DOT breath alcohol testing is also available in the Fort Carson area.

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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 Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are facilities where biological samples are collected for the purpose of drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in various industries and contexts, such as employment, legal cases, and sports, to ensure compliance with drug policies and to promote safety. This overview provides consumers with key information about the operations, types of tests conducted, and what to expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Role of Drug Testing Collection Centers

The primary role of drug testing collection centers is to ensure that samples are collected in a secure and standardized manner. These centers adhere to strict guidelines to prevent contamination or tampering of samples, which could compromise test results. They serve individuals referred by employers, legal entities, or health care providers, and also offer services for private individuals seeking personal drug testing.

Types of Tests and Substances Screened

Collection centers handle various types of drug tests, which may include:

  • Urine tests: The most common method for detecting recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, and amphetamines.
  • Hair tests: Provide a longer detection window, typically up to 90 days, for substances like ecstasy, marijuana, and methamphetamine.
  • Blood tests: Used for precise measurement of drug levels in the body, though less common due to their invasive nature.
  • Saliva tests: Increasingly popular for their non-invasive procedure and immediate detection of drugs consumed very recently.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

When visiting a drug testing collection center, individuals can expect the following procedures:

  1. Identification Verification: To ensure accuracy and security, individuals must present valid identification.
  2. Sample Collection: A trained technician will collect the sample using the appropriate method for the test being conducted.
  3. Chain of Custody Documentation: This process documents each person who handles the sample and maintains the integrity of the sample from collection to laboratory analysis.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are essential for ensuring the reliability and legality of drug tests. By maintaining high standards of practice, these centers support the enforcement of drug-free policies in workplaces and other institutions, thus contributing to public safety and health. Accurate testing helps in the identification and support of individuals with substance use issues, enhancing their access to treatment and recovery resources.

In conclusion, drug testing collection centers are critical to the effective implementation of drug testing protocols, offering professional and discreet services to ensure the integrity of each test conducted.

Fort Carson, CO Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2010: 13,813.

Population (male): 8,930

Population (female): 4,883

Median Age: 22.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,601.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Fort Carson: 106.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (20.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.5% for Black residents, 34.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 47.8% for other race residents, 21.6% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Fort Carson, Colorado as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fort Carson is 15,389 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is m

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (14.6%), Irish (7.3%), American (6.8%), Italian (3.2%), Swedish (3.0%), European (2.8%).

Elevation: 5835 feet

Land Area: 9.38 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 80902, 80913

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $48,679 (it was $34,883 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,487 (it was $12,772 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $192,446 (it was $101,600 in 2000) Fort Carson:$192,446CO:$348,900

Races:
      White alone - 9,932 - 63.5%
      Hispanic - 2,829 - 18.1%
      Black alone - 1,374 - 8.8%
      Two or more races - 860 - 5.5%
      American Indian alone - 425 - 2.7%
      Asian alone - 205 - 1.3%
      Other race alone - 76 - 0.5%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 28 - 0.2%

Goldribbon

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)

(800) 221-4291