Ceres, CA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 48,697 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 23,816

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ceres: 97.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.4%), Irish (1.6%), Portuguese (1.6%), German (1.3%).

Land Area: 6.94 square miles.

Zip Codes: 95307, 95326

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $56,062 (it was $40,736 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $20,421 (it was $14,420 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $257,739 (it was $116,700 in 2000) Ceres:$257,739CA:$509,400

Races:
      Hispanic - 31,050 - 63.7%
      White alone - 11,977 - 24.6%
      Asian alone - 3,209 - 6.6%
      Black alone - 1,596 - 3.3%
      Two or more races - 992 - 2.0%
      American Indian alone - 177 - 0.4%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 196 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 8 - 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)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Ceres, CA

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Ceres, CA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Ceres, CA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Ceres, CA Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Ceres, CA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Ceres, CA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

1340 MITCHELL RD 1.6 miles

1340 MITCHELL RD
MODESTO, CA 95351
Categories: MODESTO CA

400 12TH ST STE 23 3.4 miles

400 12TH ST STE 23
MODESTO, CA 95354
Categories: MODESTO CA

400 12th St Suite 23 3.4 miles

400 12th St Suite 23
Modesto, CA 95354
Categories: Modesto CA

600 COFFEE RD 4.1 miles

600 COFFEE RD
MODESTO, CA 95355
Categories: MODESTO CA

1700 COFFEE RD 5.2 miles

1700 COFFEE RD
MODESTO, CA 95355
Categories: MODESTO CA

1524 MCHENRY AVE STE 500 5.2 miles

1524 MCHENRY AVE STE 500
MODESTO, CA 95350
Categories: MODESTO CA

1524 MCHENRY AVE STE 160 5.3 miles

1524 MCHENRY AVE STE 160
MODESTO, CA 95350
Categories: MODESTO CA

1524 McHenry Ave. Ste 120, 5.3 miles

1524 McHenry Ave. Ste 120,
Modesto, CA 95350
Categories: Modesto CA

1441 FLORIDA AVE 5.3 miles

1441 FLORIDA AVE
MODESTO, CA 95350
Categories: MODESTO CA

1064 Woodland Ave Ste F 5.4 miles

1064 Woodland Ave Ste F
Modesto, CA 95351
Categories: Modesto CA

1541 FLORIDA AVE STE 102 5.4 miles

1541 FLORIDA AVE STE 102
MODESTO, CA 95350
Categories: MODESTO CA

2112 MCHENRY AVE 5.8 miles

2112 MCHENRY AVE
MODESTO, CA 95350
Categories: MODESTO CA

3125 CONANT AVE 7.7 miles

3125 CONANT AVE
MODESTO, CA 95350
Categories: MODESTO CA

911 E TUOLUMNE RD 8.6 miles

911 E TUOLUMNE RD
TURLOCK, CA 95382
Categories: TURLOCK CA

1048 GEER RD 8.7 miles

1048 GEER RD
TURLOCK, CA 95380
Categories: TURLOCK CA

1801 COLORADO AVE STE 130 8.9 miles

1801 COLORADO AVE STE 130
TURLOCK, CA 95382
Categories: TURLOCK CA

4601 DALE RD FL 4 9.2 miles

4601 DALE RD FL 4
MODESTO, CA 95356
Categories: MODESTO CA

2000 PAULSON RD 10.6 miles

2000 PAULSON RD
TURLOCK, CA 95380
Categories: TURLOCK CA

1390 W H ST STE C 12.5 miles

1390 W H ST STE C
OAKDALE, CA 95361
Categories: OAKDALE CA

801 E ST 13.1 miles

801 E ST
PATTERSON, CA 95363
Categories: PATTERSON CA

1700 KEYSTONE PACIFIC PKWY 14.1 miles

1700 KEYSTONE PACIFIC PKWY
PATTERSON, CA 95363
Categories: PATTERSON CA

1550 COLONY RD STE B 14.9 miles

1550 COLONY RD STE B
RIPON, CA 95366
Categories: RIPON CA

1341 HISTORICAL PLAZA WAY 18.9 miles

1341 HISTORICAL PLAZA WAY
MANTECA, CA 95336
Categories: MANTECA CA

1140 Norman Dr, Ste 2 19.1 miles

1140 Norman Dr, Ste 2
Manteca, CA 95336
Categories: Manteca CA

965 E YOSEMITE AVE STE 9 19.4 miles

965 E YOSEMITE AVE STE 9
MANTECA, CA 95336
Categories: MANTECA CA

1248 Main St, 19.6 miles

1248 Main St,
Newman, CA 95360
Categories: Newman CA

1205 E NORTH ST 20.0 miles

1205 E NORTH ST
MANTECA, CA 95336
Categories: MANTECA CA

1779 W YOSEMITE AVE FL 202 21.0 miles

1779 W YOSEMITE AVE FL 202
MANTECA, CA 95337
Categories: MANTECA CA

901 DARCY PKWY 23.3 miles

901 DARCY PKWY
LATHROP, CA 95330
Categories: LATHROP CA

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Ceres, California

The newspaper in Ceres is called The Ceres Courier. It has been in publication since 1910. The offices of the Ceres Courier were relocated from an address in downtown Ceres in 2012. It has since combined day-to-day operations with its sister paper, The Turlock Journal, in Turlock, CA . Jeff Benziger was appointed Editor in 1987. There is also a Spanish-language paper.

Ceres hosts annual events at different times of the year. Spring brings the Ceres Street Faire on the first weekend in May. Concert in the Park is a regular summer event. Halloween Fun Festival marks the Fall followed by the colorful, and much-attended, Christmas Tree Lane opening ceremony.

The first non-native families that inhabited Ceres were those of John Service, Cassius Warner, and Daniel Whitmore in the year 1867. Daniel C. Whitmore is considered the first family and founder of Ceres. He built his home in 1870, the Whitmore Mansion at 2928 5th Street. That home still stands, fully restored by the city and the Ceres Historical Society.

Show Regional Data

Population (total): Population in 2017: 48,697 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 23,816

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Ceres: 97.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 15.2%

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.4%), Irish (1.6%), Portuguese (1.6%), German (1.3%).

Land Area: 6.94 square miles.

Zip Codes: 95307, 95326

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $56,062 (it was $40,736 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $20,421 (it was $14,420 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $257,739 (it was $116,700 in 2000) Ceres:$257,739CA:$509,400

Races:
      Hispanic - 31,050 - 63.7%
      White alone - 11,977 - 24.6%
      Asian alone - 3,209 - 6.6%
      Black alone - 1,596 - 3.3%
      Two or more races - 992 - 2.0%
      American Indian alone - 177 - 0.4%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 196 - 0.4%
      Other race alone - 8 - 0.02%

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