Decatur, AL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 54,405 (95% urban, 5% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.9%

Population (male): 26,273

Median Age: 39.4 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.8%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 72 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, Alabama as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Decatur is 773 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than

Elevation: 562 feet

Land Area: 53.4 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,115 (it was $37,192 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,970 (it was $20,431 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $145,677 (it was $88,700 in 2000) Decatur:$145,677AL:$141,300

New Decatur, Alabama was a city that rose out of the ashes of former Decatur west of the railroad tracks. New Decatur was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1889. However, residents of the older Decatur resented the new town, founded and occupied by people who moved down from northern states. Animosity built until New Decatur renamed their town Albany, after Albany, N.Y., in September 1916. The impetus to meld the two towns came from the need for a bridge, instead of a ferry, across the Tennessee River. The Decatur Kiwanis Club was formed with an equal number of members from each town to organize efforts to get the state to build the bridge. In 1925, the two cities merged to form one City of Decatur. There is a noticeable difference between the two sides of town. The cities developed differently at different times, and still to this day have somewhat different cultures. Eastern portions of Decatur tend to act more suburban and traditional, while western portions tend to look more metropolitan and contemporary.[citation needed]

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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)

Decatur, Alabama Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Decatur, AL

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Decatur AL and throughout the local area. Same day service is available, and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. DOT drug testing and ETG Alcohol testing is also available.

1201 7TH ST SE 1.2 miles

1201 7TH ST SE
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

1501 7th St SE, 1.3 miles

1501 7th St SE,
Decatur, AL 35601
Categories: Decatur AL

501 MCGLATHERY LN SE 2.2 miles

501 MCGLATHERY LN SE
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

1615 KATHY LN SW 2.8 miles

1615 KATHY LN SW
DECATUR, AL 35603
Categories: DECATUR AL

1813 BELTLINE RD SW 2.9 miles

1813 BELTLINE RD SW
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

127 OLD HIGHWAY 24 3.6 miles

127 OLD HIGHWAY 24
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

2828 US HWY 31 3.6 miles

2828 US HWY 31
DECATUR, AL 35603
Categories: DECATUR AL

115 WOODALL RD 4.0 miles

115 WOODALL RD
DECATUR, AL 35601
Categories: DECATUR AL

201 PINE ST NW 11.4 miles

201 PINE ST NW
HARTSELLE, AL 35640
Categories: HARTSELLE AL

1285 Highway 72 East 12.7 miles

1285 Highway 72 East
Athens, AL 35611
Categories: Athens AL

2604 HWY 31 SOUTH 13.0 miles

2604 HWY 31 SOUTH
DECATUR, AL 35603
Categories: DECATUR AL

2903 WALL TRIANA HWY SW 13.0 miles

2903 WALL TRIANA HWY SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35824
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

9238 MADISON BLVD STE 200 13.2 miles

9238 MADISON BLVD STE 200
MADISON, AL 35758
Categories: MADISON AL

131 LANSDOWNE DR 13.3 miles

131 LANSDOWNE DR
MADISON, AL 35758
Categories: MADISON AL

1005 W MARKET ST STE B 13.7 miles

1005 W MARKET ST STE B
ATHENS, AL 35611
Categories: ATHENS AL

8045 HIGHWAY 72 W STE 100 16.7 miles

8045 HIGHWAY 72 W STE 100
MADISON, AL 35758
Categories: MADISON AL

7559 HIGHWAY 72 W 17.7 miles

7559 HIGHWAY 72 W
MADISON, AL 35758
Categories: MADISON AL

1871 SLAUGHTER RD STE A 18.4 miles

1871 SLAUGHTER RD STE A
MADISON, AL 35758
Categories: MADISON AL

12461 AL HIGHWAY 157 18.6 miles

12461 AL HIGHWAY 157
MOULTON, AL 35650
Categories: MOULTON AL

7736 Madison Blvd Ste 1 18.8 miles

7736 Madison Blvd Ste 1
Huntsville, AL 35806
Categories: Huntsville AL

202 HOSPITAL ST 19.2 miles

202 HOSPITAL ST
MOULTON, AL 35650
Categories: MOULTON AL

7583 Wall Triana Hwy 19.3 miles

7583 Wall Triana Hwy
Madison, AL 35757
Categories: Madison AL

4820 UNIVERSITY DR NW 20.8 miles

4820 UNIVERSITY DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35816
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1878 Jeff Rd. STE F 20.8 miles

1878 Jeff Rd. STE F
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

1580 SPARKMAN DR NW STE 112 21.3 miles

1580 SPARKMAN DR NW STE 112
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35816
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

4550 UNIVERSITY DR NW 21.3 miles

4550 UNIVERSITY DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35816
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

1868 SPARKMAN DR NW 22.1 miles

1868 SPARKMAN DR NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35816
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

2607 LEEMAN FERRY RD SW STE 7 23.4 miles

2607 LEEMAN FERRY RD SW STE 7
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 24 23.5 miles

1963 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 24
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

751 PLEASANT ROW NW 23.5 miles

751 PLEASANT ROW NW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35816
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

404 Governors Dr SW, 24.0 miles

404 Governors Dr SW,
Huntsville, AL 35801
Categories: Huntsville AL

8151 WHITESBURG DR SE 24.0 miles

8151 WHITESBURG DR SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

250 Chateau Drive, Suite 120 24.1 miles

250 Chateau Drive, Suite 120
Huntsville, AL 35801
Categories: Huntsville AL

1 HOSPITAL DR SW 24.1 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

101 SIVLEY RD SW 24.1 miles

101 SIVLEY RD SW
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 202 24.2 miles

333 WHITESPORT DR SW STE 202
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
Categories: HUNTSVILLE AL

Urine drug testing is the most common and customizable screening method available in the drug testing world. Many times, drug tests are ordered from companies, courts, or individuals without knowing what drug panel is needing to be analyzed.

The most common drug panel options include the 5,10, 12, 14 and 17 panel drug tests but we also offer specialized and customized panels based on your specific need and we are here to discuss exactly what is tested in each type of drug test panel.

Urine or Hair Drug Testing in Decatur, AL - You Choose!

The detection period for a urine drug test is 1-5 days. However, hair drug testing is becoming more common because the detection period for a standard hair test can be up to 90 days. You must have at least an inch and a half of hair (1.5 inches) on your head or body hair may be used when conducting a hair drug test.

Facts About 10 Panel Drug Test

  • The most cost-effective option in the workplace
  • Most common and customizable screening method
  • Detects recent drug use
  • Available in instant or lab based testing options

Remember that many opioid addictions lead to further drug use, including heroin, so you may find that a standard 5 and 10 panel is not fulfilling your needs. In this case, consider a 12-panel drug test, which tests for additional opiates and painkillers that would not show up on a test with fewer panels.

A urine drug test detects recent drug use and is currently the only testing method that is approved for federally mandated drug testing.(5 panel DOT drug Test) Urine testing is appropriate for all testing reasons, from pre-employment to random to post-accident - and can be performed for a wide range of illicit and prescription drugs.

What drug are tested for in a 10 Panel Drug Test?

The drugs tested in a10 panel urine drug test include:

  • Amphetamines
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • MDA
  • Methadone
  • Methaqualone
  • Opiates
  • PCP
  • Propoxyphene

The standard 10 panel drug test is typically collected at a collection site and analyzed at a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory. If you need a rapid results test, the 10 panel is available for a rapid result in most areas Nationwide. Results for a rapid results test are typically available the same business day (for negative results) and if a non-negative result exist, we send the specimen to the lab to perform confirmation testing at no additional charge.

What is a drug test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen such as urine, hair, blood, breath, finger nail and oral fluid/saliva. The common procedure for a drug test is to have a donor provide a specimen to a drug testing collection specialist, complete a chain of custody form and then the collector will send by carrier the specimen to a laboratory for analysis and a determination if the specimen is negative or positive. Although there many laboratories in the United States which provide drug testing analysis, it is recommended that only a laboratory that is SAMHSA Certified is to be used when determining a drug testing result.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

In the case of life-threatening symptoms, unconsciousness, or bizarre behavior in an emergency situation, screening for common drugs and toxins may help find the cause, called a toxicology test or tox screen to denote the broader area of possible substances beyond just self-administered drugs. These tests can also be done post-mortem during an autopsy in cases where a death was not expected. The test is usually done within 96 h (4 days) after the desire for the test is realized. Both a urine sample and a blood sample may be tested.

ADT offers 10 panel urine drug tests in Decatur, AL.
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Decatur Drug Testing locations

To schedule a 5, 10, 12, 14 or 17 panel urine or hair drug test at a testing center in Decatur AL, please call (800) 221-4291 or schedule online.

Local Decatur Information

Local Area Info: Decatur, Alabama

Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone counties in the State of Alabama. The city, nicknamed "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County. The population in 2010 was 55,683.

Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur, Alabama metropolitan area which had an estimated population of 153,374 in 2013. Combined with the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the two create the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, of which Decatur is the second-largest city.

Like many southern cities in the early 19th century, Decatur's early success was based upon its location along a river. Railroad routes and boating traffic pushed the city to the front of North Alabama's economic atmosphere. The city rapidly grew into a large economic center within the Tennessee Valley and was a hub for travelers and cargo between Nashville and Mobile, as well as Chattanooga and New Orleans. Throughout the 20th century, the city experienced steady growth, but was eclipsed as the regional economic center by the fast-growing Huntsville during the space race. The city now finds its economy heavily based on manufacturing, mining, cargo transit, chemical, and high-tech companies such as Vulcan Materials, Daikin, Toray, United Launch Alliance.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 54,405 (95% urban, 5% rural). >Population change since 2000: +0.9%

Population (male): 26,273

Median Age: 39.4 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 21.8%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 72 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, Alabama as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Decatur is 773 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than

Elevation: 562 feet

Land Area: 53.4 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $44,115 (it was $37,192 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $25,970 (it was $20,431 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $145,677 (it was $88,700 in 2000) Decatur:$145,677AL:$141,300

New Decatur, Alabama was a city that rose out of the ashes of former Decatur west of the railroad tracks. New Decatur was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1889. However, residents of the older Decatur resented the new town, founded and occupied by people who moved down from northern states. Animosity built until New Decatur renamed their town Albany, after Albany, N.Y., in September 1916. The impetus to meld the two towns came from the need for a bridge, instead of a ferry, across the Tennessee River. The Decatur Kiwanis Club was formed with an equal number of members from each town to organize efforts to get the state to build the bridge. In 1925, the two cities merged to form one City of Decatur. There is a noticeable difference between the two sides of town. The cities developed differently at different times, and still to this day have somewhat different cultures. Eastern portions of Decatur tend to act more suburban and traditional, while western portions tend to look more metropolitan and contemporary.[citation needed]