Ball, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 4,015 (86% urban, 14% rural). >Population change since 2000: +9.1%

Population (female): 2,002

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.2%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Ball, Louisiana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ball is 449 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state

Elevation: 155 feet

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 3,496 - 87.4%
      Black alone - 273 - 6.8%
      Hispanic - 127 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 62 - 1.6%
      American Indian alone - 24 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 12 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 5 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.03%

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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)

In Home Drug Testing

In-Home Drug Testing Ball, LA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Ball, LA for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Ball, LA testing locations.

3221 MILITARY HWY 3.5 miles

3221 MILITARY HWY
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Categories: PINEVILLE LA

126 KINGS COUNTRY VLG 6.3 miles

126 KINGS COUNTRY VLG
PINEVILLE, LA 71360
Categories: PINEVILLE LA

3601 JACKSON STREET EXT 6.9 miles

3601 JACKSON STREET EXT
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

201 4TH ST 7.2 miles

201 4TH ST
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

3018 JACKSON ST STE 100 9.2 miles

3018 JACKSON ST STE 100
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

108 CONSTITUTION DR 9.2 miles

108 CONSTITUTION DR
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

PO BOX 30101 10.2 miles

PO BOX 30101
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

1408 METRO DR 10.3 miles

1408 METRO DR
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

6142 MASONIC DR 13.2 miles

6142 MASONIC DR
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Categories: ALEXANDRIA LA

187 NINTH ST 24.2 miles

187 NINTH ST
JENA, LA 71342
Categories: JENA LA

4231 HIGHWAY 1192 27.1 miles

4231 HIGHWAY 1192
MARKSVILLE, LA 71351
Categories: MARKSVILLE LA

448 N WASHINGTON ST 30.3 miles

448 N WASHINGTON ST
MARKSVILLE, LA 71351
Categories: MARKSVILLE LA

293 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 30.4 miles

293 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
MANSURA, LA 71350
Categories: MANSURA LA

7360 Hwy 1 Ste 2 30.5 miles

7360 Hwy 1 Ste 2
MANSURA, LA 71350
Categories: MANSURA LA

1102 N PINE RD 31.9 miles

1102 N PINE RD
OLLA, LA 71465
Categories: OLLA LA

301 W BOUNDARY AVE 38.4 miles

301 W BOUNDARY AVE
WINNFIELD, LA 71483
Categories: WINNFIELD LA

10275 HIGHWAY 84 39.5 miles

10275 HIGHWAY 84
WINNFIELD, LA 71483
Categories: WINNFIELD LA

130 HOSPITAL DR 43.5 miles

130 HOSPITAL DR
OAKDALE, LA 71463
Categories: OAKDALE LA

1029 KEYSER AVE STE H 45.6 miles

1029 KEYSER AVE STE H
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Categories: NATCHITOCHES LA

1029 KEYSER AVE STE A 45.6 miles

1029 KEYSER AVE STE A
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Categories: NATCHITOCHES LA

651 BIENVILLE CIR 46.3 miles

651 BIENVILLE CIR
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Categories: NATCHITOCHES LA

405 BIENVILLE ST STE B 46.6 miles

405 BIENVILLE ST STE B
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Categories: NATCHITOCHES LA

15933 LA HIGHWAY 418 47.4 miles

15933 LA HIGHWAY 418
LETTSWORTH, LA 70753
Categories: LETTSWORTH LA

1640 BREAZEALE SPRINGS ST 48.7 miles

1640 BREAZEALE SPRINGS ST
NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457
Categories: NATCHITOCHES LA

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

In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing is a method used by individuals to check for the presence of drugs in the body, typically through urine, saliva, or hair sample tests. This form of testing is commonly employed by parents, employers, and educational institutions who wish to monitor drug use. It can also be useful for individuals monitoring their own recovery from drug addiction or for those who need to ensure a drug-free status for workplace compliance.

Types of In-Home Drug Tests

  • Urine Tests: The most common type, these tests detect drugs and their metabolites in urine. They are known for their ease of use, rapid results, and affordability.
  • Saliva Tests: These involve collecting saliva to detect drug residues. While not as sensitive as urine tests, they are less invasive and can detect drug use within a shorter window after consumption.
  • Hair Follicle Tests: These tests provide a longer detection window, tracing drug use back up to 90 days. However, they are more expensive and require sending a sample to a lab for analysis.

Advantages of In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing kits offer several benefits:

  1. Privacy: Allows testing in a private setting, which can be less stressful for individuals being tested.
  2. Convenience: Tests can be performed at any time and do not require appointments with healthcare providers.
  3. Immediate Results: Most tests provide results within minutes, offering quick insight into drug use.
  4. Cost-Effective: These tests are generally more affordable than testing conducted at medical facilities.

Limitations and Considerations

While in-home drug testing kits are useful, they also have limitations:

  • Accuracy: The accuracy can vary between brands and types of tests. False positives and false negatives can occur, especially if the test kits are not used correctly.
  • Legal Implications: The results from in-home tests might not be admissible in court or in formal employment settings, which often require confirmation from professional labs.
  • Drug Detection Windows: Each drug has a different detection window, and some drugs may not be detectable shortly after use.

Choosing the Right Test

When selecting an in-home drug testing kit, consider the following:

  1. Substances Tested: Ensure the kit can detect the specific drugs you are concerned about.
  2. Sensitivity and Specificity: Look for kits that balance sensitivity (ability to detect drugs at low levels) with specificity (ability to avoid false positives).
  3. User Reviews: Research reviews and feedback to gauge the effectiveness and reliability of different brands and types.

In summary, in-home drug testing can be a valuable tool for maintaining a safe and drug-free environment. However, it is essential to understand its limitations and ensure proper usage to obtain reliable results.

Local Area Info: LaMelo Ball

LaMelo LaFrance Ball (born August 22, 2001) is an American basketball player for SPIRE Institute in Ohio. A 17-year-old point guard, he played for Chino Hills High School in California in 2015–16, gaining national exposure while playing with his brothers: Lonzo, a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers and LiAngelo. His father LaVar grew into a media personality in 2017.

In his first season at Chino Hills, Ball won a state championship and was recognized as one of the top freshmen in the country. As a sophomore, he made headlines after making a half-court shot in December 2016 and had a 92-point game in February 2017. Throughout his high school years, he was ranked among the top players in his class. In 2017, Ball left Chino Hills after his junior year to sign with Lithuanian team Prienai. In the summer of 2018, he joined the Los Angeles Ballers in the Junior Basketball Association (JBA), before moving to SPIRE.

Ball has over 4.1 million followers on Instagram. He is one of the most publicized high school-aged basketball players, with a signature shoe by his father's company Big Baller Brand and a role on the Facebook Watch reality show Ball in the Family.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 4,015 (86% urban, 14% rural). >Population change since 2000: +9.1%

Population (female): 2,002

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 12.2%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Ball, Louisiana as of January 16, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ball is 449 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state

Elevation: 155 feet

Population Density:

Races:
      White alone - 3,496 - 87.4%
      Black alone - 273 - 6.8%
      Hispanic - 127 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 62 - 1.6%
      American Indian alone - 24 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 12 - 0.3%
      Other race alone - 5 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.03%

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