Waskom, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy
Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Waskom: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Poverty (breakdown): (15.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.7% for Black residents, 41.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)
Land Area: 2.76 square miles.
Population Density:
Median Incomes:
Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,368 (it was $29,737 in 2000)
Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,867 (it was $13,080 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $90,027 (it was $39,200 in 2000) Waskom:$90,027TX:$172,200
Races:
White alone - 1,408 - 65.2%
Hispanic - 423 - 19.6%
Black alone - 287 - 13.3%
Two or more races - 28 - 1.3%
American Indian alone - 10 - 0.5%
Asian alone - 3 - 0.1%
Other race alone - 1 - 0.05%
In June 2019, the city council voted to outlaw abortion in the city, declaring Waskom a "sanctuary city for the unborn", as state governments elsewhere in the US also were drafting abortion bans. There is currently no abortion clinic in the city.
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)
Waskom, Texas Drug and Alcohol Testing Centers
If you are an employer or individual in need of a Drug or Alcohol Test in Waskom, TX or the surrounding areas,
Accredited Drug Testing has multiple drug and alcohol testing locations within minutes of your home or office.
Our local Waskom, TX drug testing centers offer urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT
physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for companies
in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing
for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons, probation or family purposes. Same
day service is available and the process to schedule a test is fast and easy. Drug testing methods include urine,
oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood, ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available
in 24-48 hours and all tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory and verified by our Medical Review
Officers (MRO's). Rapid/instant result testing is also available at many of our Waskom, TX testing centers.
We also offer onsite mobile drug testing for employers needing to test multiple employees at one time.
"When You Need A Test, Choose The Best"
Waskom Drug Testing locations
AI Overview
Overview of Local Drug Testing
Drug testing is a common procedure used in various contexts, including employment, sports, and law enforcement, to detect the presence of controlled substances in an individual's system. Local drug testing refers to drug tests administered within a specific locality or community, often facilitated by local healthcare providers, testing facilities, or through workplace initiatives. This overview provides consumers with key information about the purposes, methods, and implications of local drug testing.
Purposes of Drug Testing
Drug testing serves several purposes:
- Employment: Employers may require drug testing to ensure a safe and productive work environment, often as a part of pre-employment screening or randomly throughout employment.
- Sports: Athletes are regularly tested to maintain fair competition and deter the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
- Legal and Forensic: Drug testing can be ordered by courts in cases of drug-related offenses or in custody disputes.
- Medical Reasons: Healthcare providers may perform drug tests to diagnose substance abuse disorders or monitor treatment efficacy.
Common Drug Testing Methods
Several methods are used for drug testing, each with its own specific applications and detection windows:
- Urine Testing: The most common method due to its non-invasiveness and ability to detect a wide range of substances within hours to a few weeks after use.
- Blood Testing: Provides a more accurate measurement of active substances in the body but is more invasive and used less frequently.
- Saliva Testing: Gaining popularity for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect recent drug use.
- Hair Follicle Testing: Can detect drug use over a longer period, typically up to 90 days, making it useful for detailed monitoring.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Drug testing is governed by various legal and ethical guidelines that protect individuals' rights:
- Consent: In most cases, individuals must provide informed consent before undergoing drug testing.
- Privacy: Results from drug tests are considered private health information and must be handled according to privacy laws.
- Accuracy: Testing facilities must adhere to strict standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.
In conclusion, local drug testing is a vital tool used across various fields to promote safety, fairness, and health. Consumers are advised to understand the reasons for testing, the methods used, and their legal rights regarding the testing process.
Coastal Drug Testing
9300 MANSFIELD RD STE 110 15.7 miles
9300 MANSFIELD RD STE 110
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71118
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
2520 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 105 16.1 miles
2520 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 105
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71118
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
2738 GREENWOOD RD 16.2 miles
2738 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71109
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
2724 GREENWOOD RD 16.3 miles
2724 GREENWOOD RD
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71109
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500 HARPER DR 16.3 miles
500 HARPER DR
MARSHALL,
TX
75672
Categories: MARSHALL TX
2120 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP 16.4 miles
2120 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71118
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
711 E END BLVD S 17.4 miles
711 E END BLVD S
MARSHALL,
TX
75670
Categories: MARSHALL TX
1033 HAWN AVE 18.1 miles
1033 HAWN AVE
SPORT,
LA
71107
Categories: SPORT LA
820 Jordan Ste 102, 18.2 miles
820 Jordan Ste 102,
Shreveport,
LA
71101
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1121 LOUISIANA AVE 18.4 miles
1121 LOUISIANA AVE
SHREVEPORT,
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614 S GROVE ST 18.7 miles
614 S GROVE ST
MARSHALL,
TX
75670
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5737 YOUREE DR 19.7 miles
5737 YOUREE DR
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71105
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7045 YOUREE DR 20.1 miles
7045 YOUREE DR
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71105
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1455 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP 20.2 miles
1455 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71105
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
1460 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP 20.2 miles
1460 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71105
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
2300 HOSPITAL DR STE 360 20.3 miles
2300 HOSPITAL DR STE 360
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71111
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2438 E TEXAS ST STE 4 20.3 miles
2438 E TEXAS ST STE 4
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71111
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1666 E Bert Louns Loop Ste 105 20.4 miles
1666 E Bert Louns Loop Ste 105
Shreveport,
LA
71105
Categories: Shreveport LA
2920 KNIGHT ST STE 108 20.5 miles
2920 KNIGHT ST STE 108
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71105
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1953 E 70TH ST STE 2 20.5 miles
1953 E 70TH ST STE 2
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71105
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
9408 PRESTONWOOD DR 20.6 miles
9408 PRESTONWOOD DR
SHREVEPORT,
LA
71115
Categories: SHREVEPORT LA
2223 OLD MINDEN RD BLDG A2 20.8 miles
2223 OLD MINDEN RD BLDG A2
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71112
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2151 AIRLINE DR STE 700 21.1 miles
2151 AIRLINE DR STE 700
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71111
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1461 AIRLINE DR 21.4 miles
1461 AIRLINE DR
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71112
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915 BARDSDALE 22.1 miles
915 BARDSDALE
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71111
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5015 SHED RD STE 500 23.9 miles
5015 SHED RD STE 500
BOSSIER CITY,
LA
71111
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For additional testing center locations, please call (800) 221-4291
With our talented team of drug testing specialists, you can always count on receiving a professional and knowledgeable experience delivered each time with the utmost respect for confidentiality.
Every day we work closely with companies of all sizes and all industries, as well as with third party administrators and individuals in need of an Waskom drug test. Our comprehensive portfolio of Waskom drug testing and Waskom alcohol screening services is designed to always meet your testing needs.
Services provided at our Waskom drug testing, alcohol testing and DNA testing are designed to be your "One Stop Shopping" for all of your Waskom drug testing needs.
Waskom Drug Testing Services
Our Waskom, TX drug testing centers provide a wide variety of standard drug and alcohol tests, as well as customized drug screening to meet a specific need. Our standard drug test is a 5 panel, 9 panel, 10 panel, 11 panel and 12 panel drug screen which can also be expanded to look for additional opiates, prescription drugs, K2, spice and bath salts.
If you are not sure of what specific Waskom, TX drug test you need, please speak with one of our trained professionals to review some of the many options available to you at our Waskom Accredited Drug Testing centers. Waskom testing centers are located throughout Waskom, TX and the surrounding areas and our ADT staff members are committed to providing affordable, convenient and confidential drug, alcohol and DNA testing services.
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About Waskom
Local Area Info: Waskom, Texas
Waskom is a city in Harrison County, Texas, United States. It lies about 20 miles (32 km) east of the county seat, Marshall, on U.S. Route 80. To the east is Shreveport, Louisiana. The population was 2,160 at the 2010 census.
Waskom was established in 1850 as a midway point of an east-west (Dallas to Shreveport) cattle and cotton economic travelway to the Red River in Louisiana, some 20 miles (32 km) east. In 1872, it became a main railroad station between Dallas and Shreveport to the west and east respectively and Texarkana to the north. A major railway still travels through Waskom. Today, Waskom sits on Interstate 20, that connects the Carolinas to southwest Texas and Mexico. Waskom won the 3A D2 state title in football in 2014 and 2015.
Waskom is located in eastern Harrison County at 32°28?42?N 94°3?50?W? / ?32.47833°N 94.06389°W? / 32.47833; -94.06389 (32.478416, -94.063769). The eastern border of the city is the Texas–Louisiana border. Interstate 20 provides access to the city from Exit 633 on the west side and Exit 635 to the south. I-20 leads east 20 miles (32 km) to Shreveport and west 166 miles (267 km) to Dallas.
Waskom Employee Drug Testing
Businesses that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace.
The benefits of being a true Drug Free Workplace can include but are not limited to:
- Enhanced Employee Performance
- Reduced Job-Related Accidents
- Reduced Employee Absenteeism
- Lower Workers Compensation Rates
- Improved Employee Moral
- Customer Satisfaction
In addition, many companies regardless of size report that being a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.
Also many states such as Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Washington provide by law a discount on workers compensation insurance rates provided a business qualifies as a Drug Free Workplace in accordance with state law.
States Which Provide Workers Compensation Discounts for Drug Free Workplace Programs
| Alabama 5% |
Arkansas 5% |
Florida 5% |
| Kentucky 5% |
Misissippi 5% |
Ohio 5% |
| Tennessee 5% |
Virginia 5% |
Washington 5% |
Accredited Drug Testing Inc will work with your insurance agent to ensure that any available discounts are provided for implementing and properly maintaining a drug free workplace.
Any company can benefit by being a Drug Free Workplace regardless of the number of employees, but it is crucially important that any business that wishes to be a Drug Free Workplace maintain the program properly.
A properly maintained Drug Free Workplace should include the following:
- A written Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Employee Drug Testing
- Employee Education
- Supervisor Training
- Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
- Drug Free Workplace Signage
Studies have shown that substance abuse among employees has serious repercussions for both the working environment and the economic success of the business.
As a result of drug and alcohol abuse, employers see increased costs related to medical fees, absenteeism and overall productivity.
Waskom companies regardless of size wishing to implement a Drug Free Workplace can contact Accredited Drug Testing and ADT can schedule all drug tests and manage the entire Drug Free Workplace program for our clients. Simply speak with an ADT drug testing representative and tell them you are interested in our Waskom drug testing services and programs.
When it comes to employee drug testing, we recognize the importance of convenience and confidentiality. For that reason, we offer online scheduling and delivery of test results, which allow employers to utilize our services from the convenience of their office.
In addition, we also provide Mobile Drug Testing that brings our Waskom drug testing services right to your place of business. These on-site services are able to ensure maximum employee participation as well as minimum disruption to the work day. (Additional fees may apply).
Waskom Alcohol Testing
In addition to offering Waskom drug testing in , ADT also offers urine, saliva, breath and ETG alcohol testing for DOT and NON-DOT requirements.
Waskom DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing
As a National drug and alcohol testing company, the staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc is certified and qualified in DOT drug and alcohol testing collections and our in-house staff are fully knowledgeable of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. All DOT tests include test collections by a qualified ADT technician, SAMHSA certified laboratory analysis and verification by a qualified Medical Review Officer.
Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT required 5 panel urine tests, breath alcohol tests, consortium/random pool membership and all Federal Chain of Custody documents. If you need a DOT drug or alcohol test, simply call the ADT office and speak with one of our DOT drug testing specialists.
DOT Drug Testing Waskom
To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Regulations Click Here
ADT can schedule and manage all of your DOT and NON-DOT drug testing needs Nationwide, anywhere and at anytime.
Additional Services-Background Checks and Physicals
In addition, to Waskom drug testing, Waskom alcohol testing and Waskom DNA testing, Accredited Drug Testing Inc also provides background checks for employers conducting employee screenings.
Accredited Drug Testing also provides Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for CDL truck drivers(49 CFR, Part 40) or companies in need of Return To Duty or Job Fitness exams.
"One Stop Shopping" for all of your Waskom, TX Drug Testing Needs
If you are a HR/Office manager needing employee drug testing, a school, government agency or simply an individual in need of a drug or alcohol test, Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides drug testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, post accident, court ordered or any other drug testing need, Call Accredited Drug Testing today (800)221-4291
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Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Waskom: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Poverty (breakdown): (15.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.7% for Black residents, 41.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)
Land Area: 2.76 square miles.
Population Density:
Median Incomes:
Estimated median household income in 2017: $47,368 (it was $29,737 in 2000)
Estimated per capita income in 2017: $18,867 (it was $13,080 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $90,027 (it was $39,200 in 2000) Waskom:$90,027TX:$172,200
Races:
White alone - 1,408 - 65.2%
Hispanic - 423 - 19.6%
Black alone - 287 - 13.3%
Two or more races - 28 - 1.3%
American Indian alone - 10 - 0.5%
Asian alone - 3 - 0.1%
Other race alone - 1 - 0.05%
In June 2019, the city council voted to outlaw abortion in the city, declaring Waskom a "sanctuary city for the unborn", as state governments elsewhere in the US also were drafting abortion bans. There is currently no abortion clinic in the city.
