Howard City, MI Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,824 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +15.1%

Population (male): 933

Population (female): 891

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $570.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Howard City: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (20.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 34.6% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 267 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,480 (it was $34,556 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,359 (it was $14,076 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $97,542 (it was $69,100 in 2000) Howard City:$97,542MI:$155,700

Races:
      White alone - 1,708 - 94.5%
      Hispanic - 44 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 28 - 1.5%
      Black alone - 10 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 4 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 3 - 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)

Howard City, Michigan Drug Testing

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10 Panel Drug Test, Howard City, MI

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Howard City MI 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.

418 WASHINGTON ST 10.0 miles

418 WASHINGTON ST
LAKEVIEW, MI 48850
Categories: LAKEVIEW MI

615 S BOWER ST 18.2 miles

615 S BOWER ST
GREENVILLE, MI 48838
Categories: GREENVILLE MI

705 S GREENVILLE WEST DR STE 102 18.3 miles

705 S GREENVILLE WEST DR STE 102
GREENVILLE, MI 48838
Categories: GREENVILLE MI

285 S CHARLES ST 18.5 miles

285 S CHARLES ST
WHITE CLOUD, MI 49349
Categories: WHITE CLOUD MI

1014 E WASHINGTON ST 19.1 miles

1014 E WASHINGTON ST
GREENVILLE, MI 48838
Categories: GREENVILLE MI

413 MECOSTA AVE STE 413-3 20.5 miles

413 MECOSTA AVE STE 413-3
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Categories: BIG RAPIDS MI

705 OAK ST UNIT 3 20.6 miles

705 OAK ST UNIT 3
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Categories: BIG RAPIDS MI

605 Oak Street 20.6 miles

605 Oak Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Big Rapids MI

107 CENTER ST 23.4 miles

107 CENTER ST
SHERIDAN, MI 48884
Categories: SHERIDAN MI

6231 West River Dr NE, 23.8 miles

6231 West River Dr NE,
Belmont, MI 49306
Categories: Belmont MI

230 West Oak Street 24.6 miles

230 West Oak Street
Fremont, MI 49412
Categories: Fremont MI

212 S SULLIVAN AVE 24.7 miles

212 S SULLIVAN AVE
FREMONT, MI 49412
Categories: FREMONT MI

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 Howard City, MI - 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 Howard City, MI.
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Howard City Drug Testing locations

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

Local Howard City Information

Local Area Info: Howard City, Michigan

Benjamin Ensley owned the land on which he, E. W. Muenscher, and Mr. Shaw began the settlement that Muenscher platted in 1868. It was named for William A. Howard, a Detroit railroad attorney. The Detroit, Grand Rapids and Western Railroad depot opened in 1869. A post office was established on January 12, 1870, with John B. Spencer as the first postmaster. It incorporated as a village in 1873. The post office name was shortened to "Howard" on February 2, 1895, but restored to Howard City on January 19, 1899.

Main street was initially constructed on Ensley Street, which was named after early settler Benjamin Ensley. In 1883, however, many of the wooden buildings on Ensley street burned down. Main Street was then shifted over to Edgerton Street, where it still stands today. The Hudson Knife factory and The Skinner and Steenman sideboard factory were two of the earliest businesses. Later, Hudson Knife Co. went through changes and became the Joslin and eventually Olsen Knife Company, which had the somewhat famous jingle, "Fatty Fatty run for your life, here comes Skinny with an Olsen Knife." Howard City schools were combined with Sand Lake schools to the south in 1962, and renamed Tri County, because students from Kent, Montcalm, and Newaygo counties all attended. The school still runs under the same moniker today.

Tri County Area Schools is the main school district in Howard City. Schools include Tri County High School, Tri County Middle School, MacNaughten Elementary, Sand Lake Elementary and Edgerton Upper Elementary. The School mascot is the Viking. Sports include football, basketball, softball, baseball, wrestling, sideline cheer, competitive cheer, golf, track and field, cross country, bowling, poms and soccer. In 2009, the varsity softball team took a District title, but fell short at regionals to Petosky. Neighboring schools include Newaygo, Grant, Morley-Stanwood, Lakeview and Cedar Springs.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,824 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +15.1%

Population (male): 933

Population (female): 891

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $570.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Howard City: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (20.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 34.6% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 267 feet

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,480 (it was $34,556 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $19,359 (it was $14,076 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $97,542 (it was $69,100 in 2000) Howard City:$97,542MI:$155,700

Races:
      White alone - 1,708 - 94.5%
      Hispanic - 44 - 2.4%
      Two or more races - 28 - 1.5%
      Black alone - 10 - 0.6%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.6%
      Asian alone - 4 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 3 - 0.2%