Ruston, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 22,234 (96% urban, 4% rural). >Population change since 2000: +8.2%

Population (male): 10,915

Median Age: 24.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $690.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ruston: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 43.4%

Elevation: 319 feet

Races:
      Black alone - 10,734 - 48.2%
      White alone - 10,159 - 45.7%
      Asian alone - 637 - 2.9%
      Two or more races - 381 - 1.7%
      Hispanic - 317 - 1.4%
      American Indian alone - 36 - 0.2%

In 1938, an African-American 19-year old named R.C. Williams was accused of killing a white man and assaulting a white woman. A crowd captured the young man and tortured him with hot pokers before hanging him from a tree in a lynching. A grand jury ruled that there was insufficient evidence to press charges against any of the perpetrators.

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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)

Ruston, Louisiana Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Ruston, LA

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Ruston LA 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.

617 S TRENTON ST 0.1 miles

617 S TRENTON ST
RUSTON, LA 71270
Categories: RUSTON LA

765 S Bonner St 0.2 miles

765 S Bonner St
Ruston, LA 71270
Categories: Ruston LA

1200 S FARMERVILLE ST 0.6 miles

1200 S FARMERVILLE ST
RUSTON, LA 71270
Categories: RUSTON LA

401 E VAUGHN AVE 0.6 miles

401 E VAUGHN AVE
RUSTON, LA 71270
Categories: RUSTON LA

1809 NORTHPOINTE LN Ste 102 2.3 miles

1809 NORTHPOINTE LN Ste 102
RUSTON, LA 71270
Categories: RUSTON LA

Onsite Only 2.3 miles

Onsite Only
Ruston, LA 71270
Categories: Ruston LA

2916 N TRENTON ST 2.7 miles

2916 N TRENTON ST
RUSTON, LA 71270
Categories: RUSTON LA

403 LONG JONES HALL 5.2 miles

403 LONG JONES HALL
GRAMBLING, LA 71245
Categories: GRAMBLING LA

620 E COLLEGE ST 16.3 miles

620 E COLLEGE ST
HOMER, LA 71040
Categories: HOMER LA

1175 PINE ST STE 200 16.3 miles

1175 PINE ST STE 200
ARCADIA, LA 71001
Categories: ARCADIA LA

1251 HAZEL ST 16.4 miles

1251 HAZEL ST
ARCADIA, LA 71001
Categories: ARCADIA LA

165 BEECH SPRINGS RD 19.3 miles

165 BEECH SPRINGS RD
JONESBORO, LA 71251
Categories: JONESBORO LA

409 1ST ST 20.8 miles

409 1ST ST
BERNICE, LA 71222
Categories: BERNICE LA

901 JAMES AVE 23.1 miles

901 JAMES AVE
FARMERVILLE, LA 71241
Categories: FARMERVILLE LA

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 Ruston, LA - 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 Ruston, LA.
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Ruston Drug Testing locations

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

Local Ruston Information

Local Area Info: Ruston, Louisiana

Ruston is a small city and the parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the largest city in the Eastern Ark-La-Tex region. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 21,859, reflecting an increase of 6.4 percent from the count of 20,546 counted in the 2000 Census. Ruston is near the eastern border of the Ark-La-Tex region and is the home of Louisiana Tech University. Its economy is therefore based on its college population. Ruston hosts the annual Peach Festival.

During the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, word soon reached the young parish near what is now Ruston, that the Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railroad would begin to run across north Louisiana, linking the Deep South with the West (the current operator is Kansas City Southern Railway). Robert Edwin Russ, the Lincoln Parish sheriff from 1877–1880, donated 640 acres (2.6 km2) to the town and this area was eventually known as Ruston (shorthand for Russ town).

As the town began to take shape, new churches, businesses, civic organizations and schools were being established. Cotton farming fueled the economy. In 1900 a second railroad, running north and south, was built through Ruston (the operator before the tracks were removed was Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad). This brought even more business and industry to the area and the population continued to provide a foundation for the local economy. By the time the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Ruston was established as a center for learning, a place of civic pride and as an area of economic prosperity throughout the region.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 22,234 (96% urban, 4% rural). >Population change since 2000: +8.2%

Population (male): 10,915

Median Age: 24.1 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $690.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ruston: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 43.4%

Elevation: 319 feet

Races:
      Black alone - 10,734 - 48.2%
      White alone - 10,159 - 45.7%
      Asian alone - 637 - 2.9%
      Two or more races - 381 - 1.7%
      Hispanic - 317 - 1.4%
      American Indian alone - 36 - 0.2%

In 1938, an African-American 19-year old named R.C. Williams was accused of killing a white man and assaulting a white woman. A crowd captured the young man and tortured him with hot pokers before hanging him from a tree in a lynching. A grand jury ruled that there was insufficient evidence to press charges against any of the perpetrators.