Big Spring, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 27,905 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: +10.6%

Population (male): 16,073

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $914.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Big Spring: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.6%), German (4.7%), English (3.3%), Irish (2.7%), French (1.2%).

Land Area: 19.1 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,901 (it was $28,257 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $21,250 (it was $14,119 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $80,345 (it was $36,300 in 2000) Big Spring:$80,345TX:$172,200

Races:
      Hispanic - 14,141 - 47.6%
      White alone - 12,348 - 41.6%
      Black alone - 1,839 - 6.2%
      Two or more races - 514 - 1.7%
      Asian alone - 361 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 268 - 0.9%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 163 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 15 - 0.05%

Another major part of Big Spring's economy and life during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s was Webb Air Force Base. It initially opened during World War II as the Big Spring Bombardier School. Following the war, it was converted to a US Air Force training base and was named for James Webb, a Big Spring native who died in action during World War II. Webb Air Force Base was active until 1977, when the base facilities were deeded to the city.

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)

Big Spring, Texas Drug Testing

Drug Testing10panel

10 Panel Drug Test, Big Spring, TX

Accredited Drug Testing provides a 10-panel drug test at testing centers located in Big Spring TX 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.

207 W 10TH ST 0.5 miles

207 W 10TH ST
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Categories: BIG SPRING TX

1113 SCURRY ST 0.5 miles

1113 SCURRY ST
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Categories: BIG SPRING TX

501 BIRDWELL LN STE 22 1.5 miles

501 BIRDWELL LN STE 22
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Categories: BIG SPRING TX

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 Big Spring, TX - 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 Big Spring, TX.
Don't see your location, call us today at (800) 221-4291 (800) 221-4291

Big Spring Drug Testing locations

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

Local Big Spring Information

Local Area Info: Big Spring, Texas

Big Spring is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Texas, United States, at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 87 and Interstate 20. With a population of 27,282 as of the 2010 census, it is the largest city between Midland to the west, Abilene to the east, Lubbock to the north, and San Angelo to the south. Big Spring was established as the county seat of Howard County in 1882; it is the largest community in the county.

The city got its name from the single, large spring that issued into a small gorge between the base of Scenic Mountain and a neighboring hill in the southwestern part of the city limits. Although the name is sometimes still mistakenly pluralized, it is officially singular. "To the native or established residents who may wince at the plural in Big Spring, it should be explained that until about 1916, when for some unexplained reason the name dropped the final 's', the official name of the town was indeed Big Springs."

The area had long been a popular watering hole for Native American residents and nomads, including members of the more recently established Jumano, Apache, and Comanche tribes. The first European to view the site was probably a member of a Spanish expedition, possibly that of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, although the record of his travels cannot confirm his visit. During the 1840s and 1850s Big Spring was often where Comanches assembled and organized themselves before departing on large-scale raids into northern Mexico during the Comanche-Mexico Wars.

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2017: 27,905 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: +10.6%

Population (male): 16,073

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $914.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Big Spring: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (7.6%), German (4.7%), English (3.3%), Irish (2.7%), French (1.2%).

Land Area: 19.1 square miles.

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $41,901 (it was $28,257 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $21,250 (it was $14,119 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $80,345 (it was $36,300 in 2000) Big Spring:$80,345TX:$172,200

Races:
      Hispanic - 14,141 - 47.6%
      White alone - 12,348 - 41.6%
      Black alone - 1,839 - 6.2%
      Two or more races - 514 - 1.7%
      Asian alone - 361 - 1.2%
      American Indian alone - 268 - 0.9%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 163 - 0.5%
      Other race alone - 15 - 0.05%

Another major part of Big Spring's economy and life during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s was Webb Air Force Base. It initially opened during World War II as the Big Spring Bombardier School. Following the war, it was converted to a US Air Force training base and was named for James Webb, a Big Spring native who died in action during World War II. Webb Air Force Base was active until 1977, when the base facilities were deeded to the city.