Ponchatoula, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (male): 3,496

Population (female): 3,769

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $810.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.1% for Black residents, 0.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.2% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 23 feet

Zip Codes: 70454

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,691 (it was $22,244 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,682 (it was $12,157 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $152,014 (it was $73,500 in 2000) Ponchatoula:$152,014LA:$162,500

Races:
      White alone - 4,037 - 61.5%
      Black alone - 2,146 - 32.7%
      Hispanic - 207 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 113 - 1.7%
      Asian alone - 36 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 10 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 9 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.02%

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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)

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5 Panel Drug Test, Ponchatoula, LA

If you need a 5 panel drug test in Ponchatoula, LA, Accredited Drug Testing Inc has multiple drug testing centers located in Ponchatoula, LA and throughout the local area. Same day service is available and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.

In addition, to our 5 panel drug test, our Ponchatoula, LA drug testing centers also provide 10 panel, 12 panel, 14 panel and 17 panel drug screenings utilizing urine, hair and oral saliva as testing methods. Alcohol testing including ETG and breath alcohol testing is also available.

18261 ESTERBROOK RD 1.1 miles

18261 ESTERBROOK RD
PONCHATOULA, LA 70454
Categories: PONCHATOULA LA

42078 VETERANS AVE STE C 2.5 miles

42078 VETERANS AVE STE C
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

1109 C M FAGAN DRIVE SUITE J 3.4 miles

1109 C M FAGAN DRIVE SUITE J
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

1735 1/2 SW RAILROAD AVE 3.4 miles

1735 1/2 SW RAILROAD AVE
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

1900 S MORRISON BLVD 4.0 miles

1900 S MORRISON BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Categories: HAMMOND LA

1445 South Morrison Boulevard, 4.0 miles

1445 South Morrison Boulevard,
Hammond, LA 70403
Categories: Hammond LA

1320 N MORRISON BLVD STE 106 5.6 miles

1320 N MORRISON BLVD STE 106
HAMMOND, LA 70401
Categories: HAMMOND LA

19115 FLORIDA BLVD 9.4 miles

19115 FLORIDA BLVD
ALBANY, LA 70711
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16300 HIGHWAY 1085 16.7 miles

16300 HIGHWAY 1085
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Categories: COVINGTON LA

1111 Greengate Drive 16.9 miles

1111 Greengate Drive
Covington, LA 70433
Categories: Covington LA

14292 FLORIDA BLVD 18.3 miles

14292 FLORIDA BLVD
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
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29565 S FROST RD STE C 18.7 miles

29565 S FROST RD STE C
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
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20170 Ohio St 19.0 miles

20170 Ohio St
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
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71380 HIGHWAY 21 STE 102 19.1 miles

71380 HIGHWAY 21 STE 102
COVINGTON, LA 70433
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1202 S TYLER ST 19.5 miles

1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
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706 W 15th Ave, 19.8 miles

706 W 15th Ave,
Covington, LA 70433
Categories: Covington LA

4430 HIGHWAY 22 20.0 miles

4430 HIGHWAY 22
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
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108 N MYRTLE ST 20.2 miles

108 N MYRTLE ST
AMITE, LA 70422
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301 WALNUT ST 20.7 miles

301 WALNUT ST
AMITE, LA 70422
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309 WALNUT ST STE A 20.7 miles

309 WALNUT ST STE A
AMITE, LA 70422
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4244 Highway 22, 20.8 miles

4244 Highway 22,
Mandeville, LA 70471
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211 W CA-- USEWAY APPROACH 21.1 miles

211 W CA-- USEWAY APPROACH
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
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2330 N CAUSEWAY BLVD 21.2 miles

2330 N CAUSEWAY BLVD
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471
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67252 INDUSTRY LN 21.4 miles

67252 INDUSTRY LN
COVINGTON, LA 70433
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360 EMERALD FOREST BLVD STE H 21.4 miles

360 EMERALD FOREST BLVD STE H
COVINGTON, LA 70433
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360 Emerald Forest Blvd Suite H 21.5 miles

360 Emerald Forest Blvd Suite H
Covington, LA 70433
Categories: Covington LA

17199 SPRING RANCH RD STE 100 22.0 miles

17199 SPRING RANCH RD STE 100
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
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17199 SPRING RANCH RD 22.0 miles

17199 SPRING RANCH RD
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
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13466 Vera McGowen Rd 24.0 miles

13466 Vera McGowen Rd
Walker, LA 70785
Categories: Walker LA

2139 SPYGLASS DR 24.3 miles

2139 SPYGLASS DR
LA PLACE, LA 70068
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3674 HWY 51 24.7 miles

3674 HWY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
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3674 HWY. 51 24.7 miles

3674 HWY. 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
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3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51 24.8 miles

3317 NEW HIGHWAY 51
LA PLACE, LA 70068
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The 5 panel drug test is the test which is used by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for all modes and it is the most common drug test used by employers who have a Drug Free Workplace Program.

What is the New DOT 5 panel Drug Test?

On January 1, 2018 the Department of Transportation updated its 5-panel drug test. Employers and safety sensitive individuals should also be aware that DOT Drug Testing at HHS-certified laboratories is a 5-panel drug test procedure. As of January 1, 2018, the 'Opiates' category was renamed 'Opioids':

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
  • Opioids
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Under Opioids, previously Opiates, DOT testing will continue to include confirmatory testing, when appropriate, for Codeine, Morphine, and 6-AM (heroin).

We added initial and confirmatory testing for the semi-synthetic opioids Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone to this Opioids group. Some brand names for the semi-synthetic opioids include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®.

Under Amphetamines, DOT testing includes confirmatory testing, when appropriate, for Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, MDMA, and MDA. To this Amphetamines group, we added initial testing for MDA and removed testing for MDEA.

Since January 1st, we have required confirmation testing for 14 drugs under a 5-panel test. Broken out, here is what DOT drug testing looks like:

  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Cocaine
  • Amphetamines
    1. Amphetamine
    2. Methamphetamine
    3. MDMA
    4. MDA
  • Opioids
    1. Codeine
    2. Morphine
    3. 6-AM (heroin)
    4. Hydrocodone
    5. Hydromorphone
    6. Oxycodone
    7. Oxymorphone
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Both a standard 5 panel drug test or a 5 panel Expanded Opiates drug test is available when scheduling. A 5 panel drug test can be conducted utilizing urine or hair follicles.

The 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service is commonly used for court, school programs, internships, employment or by employers who utilize a 5 panel drug test as part of a drug free workplace. The 5 panel drug test is becoming a more common drug test for individuals and employers wishing to screen for prescription drugs in addition to common street drugs.

The 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service can also have additional screens added including expanded opiates, which will cover 7 additional opiate drug classifications.

A standard 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service screens for the following drugs

  • Amphetamines
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • A 5-panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service with expanded opiates screens for these additional drugs,

    • Hydromorphone
    • Hydrocodone
    • Oxycodone
    • Oxymorphone
    • Vicodin
    • Loratab
    • Lorcet
    • Dilaudid

    Accredited Drug Testing Inc offers a 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service and 5 panel expanded opiates drug test which is analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory and reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). Negative results are typically available within 24-48hrs.

    Accredited Drug Testing Inc also offers a 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service with rapid results which provide negative results the same day. Non-negative results will be sent to the laboratory for confirmation testing.

    What is an instant drug test?

    An instant drug test is a test administered at a drug testing facility in which the specimen is tested by the technician using a dipstick or other type of immediate analysis process. Instant tests are very sensitive and should not be used for court ordered or any disciplinary action against an employee. The results of an instant test in which the test is non-negative should always be sent to a SAMHSA certified laboratory for confirmation testing. An example of the sensitivity of an instant test would be a person taking a completely legal diet pill as part of a weight loss program, but the instant test reports a positive result for amphetamines when a laboratory analysis may not do so. Any time an instant test has a positive result for any drug screened in the specimen should be sent to a certified laboratory for confirmation testing and verification by a Medical Review Officer.

    The Opioid Overdose Crisis

    Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement

    • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
    • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
    • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
    • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
    • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
    • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
    • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

    In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

    Accredited Drug Testing Inc is pleased to provide a 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA service. To schedule a 5 panel drug test Ponchatoula, LA, Call (800)221-4291 or online.

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Population (male): 3,496

Population (female): 3,769

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $810.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.2%

Poverty (breakdown): (14.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.1% for Black residents, 0.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.2% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 23 feet

Zip Codes: 70454

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $42,691 (it was $22,244 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,682 (it was $12,157 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $152,014 (it was $73,500 in 2000) Ponchatoula:$152,014LA:$162,500

Races:
      White alone - 4,037 - 61.5%
      Black alone - 2,146 - 32.7%
      Hispanic - 207 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 113 - 1.7%
      Asian alone - 36 - 0.5%
      American Indian alone - 10 - 0.2%
      Other race alone - 9 - 0.1%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 1 - 0.02%

(800) 221-4291