Wakarusa, KS Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total):

Population (female): 102

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $609.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wakarusa: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Wakarusa, Kansas as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wakarusa is 315 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $57,095
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,970
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $131,100 Wakarusa:$131,100KS:$150,600

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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, Wakarusa, KS

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Wakarusa, KS 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 Wakarusa, KS 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 Wakarusa, KS Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Wakarusa, KS 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 Wakarusa, KS 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

2101 SW 36TH ST 8.1 miles

2101 SW 36TH ST
TOPEKA, KS 66611
Categories: TOPEKA KS

2905 1/2 SW 29TH ST 9.0 miles

2905 1/2 SW 29TH ST
TOPEKA, KS 66614
Categories: TOPEKA KS

2900 SW ATWOOD AVE STE D 9.0 miles

2900 SW ATWOOD AVE STE D
TOPEKA, KS 66614
Categories: TOPEKA KS

4011 SW 29TH ST 9.1 miles

4011 SW 29TH ST
TOPEKA, KS 66614
Categories: TOPEKA KS

2121 SW CHELSEA DR 10.3 miles

2121 SW CHELSEA DR
TOPEKA, KS 66614
Categories: TOPEKA KS

1927 SW GAGE BLVD 10.3 miles

1927 SW GAGE BLVD
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Categories: TOPEKA KS

1125 SW GAGE BLVD ste A 11.3 miles

1125 SW GAGE BLVD ste A
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Categories: TOPEKA KS

1119 SW GAGE BLVD 11.3 miles

1119 SW GAGE BLVD
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Categories: TOPEKA KS

1111 SW Gage Boulevard, Suite 200 11.4 miles

1111 SW Gage Boulevard, Suite 200
Topeka, KS 66604
Categories: Topeka KS

1025 SW GAGE BLVD 11.5 miles

1025 SW GAGE BLVD
TOPEKA, KS 66604
Categories: TOPEKA KS

515 S KANSAS AVE STE 301 11.6 miles

515 S KANSAS AVE STE 301
TOPEKA, KS 66603
Categories: TOPEKA KS

1504 SW 8TH AVE 11.6 miles

1504 SW 8TH AVE
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Categories: TOPEKA KS

2955 SW WANAMAKER DR UPPER LEVEL 12.0 miles

2955 SW WANAMAKER DR UPPER LEVEL
TOPEKA, KS 66614
Categories: TOPEKA KS

601 SW CORPORATE VW STE 200 12.5 miles

601 SW CORPORATE VW STE 200
TOPEKA, KS 66615
Categories: TOPEKA KS

6001 SW 6TH AVE STE 110 12.5 miles

6001 SW 6TH AVE STE 110
TOPEKA, KS 66606
Categories: TOPEKA KS

3511 CLINTON PKWY 22.5 miles

3511 CLINTON PKWY
LAWRENCE, KS 66047
Categories: LAWRENCE KS

3420 W. 6th Street 23.1 miles

3420 W. 6th Street
Lawrence, KS 66049
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2323 RIDGE CT 23.8 miles

2323 RIDGE CT
LAWRENCE, KS 66046
Categories: LAWRENCE KS

500 ROCKLEDGE RD 24.0 miles

500 ROCKLEDGE RD
LAWRENCE, KS 66049
Categories: LAWRENCE KS

1130 West 4th Street, Suite 3000 24.9 miles

1130 West 4th Street, Suite 3000
Lawrence, KS 66044
Categories: Lawrence KS

325 MAINE ST 24.9 miles

325 MAINE ST
LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Categories: LAWRENCE KS

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Wakarusa, KS and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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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: Wakarusa War

The Wakarusa War was a skirmish that took place in Kansas Territory during November and December 1855 as part of the "Bleeding Kansas" violence between Free-Staters and pro-slavery militias. It centered on Lawrence, Kansas, and the Wakarusa River Valley.

While pro- and anti-slavery settlers had held negative opinions of one another for some time, the genesis of the Wakarusa War in particular dates to November 21, 1855, when the pro-slavery settler Franklin Coleman shot the Free-Stater Charles Dow nine times in the back, killing him. The murder was the culmination of a long-simmering feud between the two, as for some time they had argued about a land claim near Hickory Point, located about 14 miles (23 km) south of Lawrence. According to the Border War Encyclopedia, "Politics had not motivated Coleman to kill Dow, but the murder marked the genesis of the violent political divisions that characterized Kansas for the next 10 years."

Coleman argued that he had been acting in self-defense when he killed Dow, and so when Douglas County Sheriff Samuel J. Jones investigated, he chose to arrest Dow's Free-State affiliate, Jacob Branson, for disturbing the peace. Branson, however, was eventually rescued by Free-Staters, led by Samuel Newitt Wood, which caused the pro-slavery faction to seethe with anger. Within a matter of days, the governor of the Kansas Territory, Wilson Shannon, called for the Kansas militia to settle the issue; Shannon had intended for the militia to be composed of Kansans, but Jones rallied a small army of 1,500 men, almost all of whom were from Missouri. This group, led by Jones, crossed the Kansas border and made their way to Lawrence, preparing to eradicate the Free-Staters.

Show Regional Data

Population (total):

Population (female): 102

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $609.

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Wakarusa: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Wakarusa, Kansas as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wakarusa is 315 to 1.The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state

Population Density:

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $57,095
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $28,970
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $131,100 Wakarusa:$131,100KS:$150,600

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