Salem, IA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 221

Median Age: 45.5 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Salem: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (16.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 46.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (29.0%), English (17.6%), American (11.8%), Irish (9.2%), European (3.8%), Italian (3.1%).

Races:
      White alone - 364 - 95.0%
      Hispanic - 10 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 4 - 1.0%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.8%
      Black alone - 2 - 0.5%

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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)

In Home Drug Testing

In-Home Drug Testing Salem, IA

Instant Results - Accurate- Convenient

Accredited Drug Testing offers self-administered/self-collection drug testing products in Salem, IA for employers that need On The Job Testing, In-Home Personal Use or for Family Testing Purposes. Our in-home/self-administered rapid drug testing options are a cost-effective alternative when needing to test an employee, individual, or family member when visiting a testing center is not convenient and you are in need of a reliable rapid baseline result. Call us today to order your instant testing devices or simply place your order below. All instant testing devices are FDA approved. The initial screen is used as an initial screening and it is recommended that all positive results should be confirmed by a certified laboratory. All Negative results are conclusive.

Instant Test Products

5panel Instant

5 Panel Rapid Result

Our 5 panel rapid results is the most common urine drug test utilized for baseline testing. This drug test screens for the most commonly abused "street" drugs and is the most common utilized by employers and individuals.

5 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

10panel Instant

10 Panel Rapid Result

The 10-panel rapid results drug testing cup is a rapid test for the detection of the commonly abused "street" drug and prescription medication. The 10 panel is utilized by employers and individuals when they are in need of a more comprehensive result than the 5-panel drug test.

10 panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OPI 2000 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

12panel Instant

12 Panel Rapid Result

The 12-panel rapid results drug test screens for the presence of 12 different metabolites to provide simple, fast and accurate results. This test is often used for comprehensive testing that must include additional drugs not screened for in the 10-panel rapid test.

12 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

14 Panel

14 Panel Rapid Result

The 14-panel rapid results drug test is currently the most comprehensive instant drug test available. This rapid test will provide you with a broad range of drug metabolites to ensure the most comprehensive in-home drug test result.

14 Panel Instant Cup Screens For:

  • Amphetamines (Methamphetamines is included)
  • Cocaine
  • Marijuana
  • Opiates
    • Codeine
    • Morphine
    • Heroin
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Barbiturates
  • Methadone
  • MDMA
  • Oxycodone
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine-Suboxone
  • Tricyclic Anti-Depressants,
  • EDDP

Urine Cut-Off Levels
AMP 1000ng/mL, BAR 300 ng/mL, BUP 5 ng/mL, BZO 300 ng/mL, COC 300 ng/mL, EDDP, mAMP 1000 ng/mL, MDMA 500 ng/mL, MOP 300ng/mL, MTD 500 ng/mL, OXY 100 ng/mL, PCP 25 ng/mL, TCA 1000ng/mL, THC 50ng/mL

Additional Screening Options

Weed Instant

Marijuana Only (THC) Instant
This single dip rapid result test screens for the presence of THC metabolites. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
50 ng/mL cutoff level

Weed Instant

Nicotine (Cotinine) Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of nicotine and cotinine metabolites in urine. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
Cotinine 200ng/ml cutoff level

Weed Instant

ETG Alcohol Instant
This single use dip rapid result test screens for the presence of alcohol metabolite (ETG) for up to 80 hours of consumption. Simple 2 step process (dip and read), results within 5 minutes or less.
Urine Cut-Off Levels
500 ng/mL cut-off level

Don't see your single drug test? Accredited Drug Testing also offers the following single panel drug test screening options for:

  • Cocaine (COC)
  • Marijuana (THC)
  • Amphetamine (AMP)
  • Methamphetamine (mAMP)
  • Opiates (OPI)
  • Oxycodone (OXY)
  • Benzodiazepines (BZO)
  • Barbiturates (BAR)
  • Buprenorphine (BUP)
  • Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • MDMA-Ecstasy
  • Methadone (MTD)
  • Tramadol (TRM)
  • Fentanyl (FEN)*
  • K2 Spice (Synthetic Marijuana)*

If you are in need of a laboratory-analyzed drug or alcohol test, please find listed below our Salem, IA testing locations.

501 S WHITE ST 10.1 miles

501 S WHITE ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, IA 52641
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT IA

407 S WHITE ST 10.1 miles

407 S WHITE ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, IA 52641
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT IA

308 MULBERRY ST 19.5 miles

308 MULBERRY ST
KEOSAUQUA, IA 52565
Categories: KEOSAUQUA IA

5445 AVENUE O STE 115 20.0 miles

5445 AVENUE O STE 115
FORT MADISON, IA 52627
Categories: FORT MADISON IA

2000 S MAIN ST 20.2 miles

2000 S MAIN ST
FAIRFIELD, IA 52556
Categories: FAIRFIELD IA

408 S MAPLE ST 20.4 miles

408 S MAPLE ST
FAIRFIELD, IA 52556
Categories: FAIRFIELD IA

2000B S MAIN ST 21.0 miles

2000B S MAIN ST
FAIRFIELD, IA 52556
Categories: FAIRFIELD IA

1221 S GEAR AVE PO BOX 2660 21.2 miles

1221 S GEAR AVE PO BOX 2660
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
Categories: WEST BURLINGTON IA

122 N MAIN ST 21.8 miles

122 N MAIN ST
MOUNT PLEASANT, IA 52641
Categories: MOUNT PLEASANT IA

1401 W AGENCY RD 23.5 miles

1401 W AGENCY RD
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
Categories: WEST BURLINGTON IA

1401 West Agency Rd 23.5 miles

1401 West Agency Rd
West Burlington, IA 52655
Categories: West Burlington IA

1201 W AGENCY RD 23.6 miles

1201 W AGENCY RD
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
Categories: WEST BURLINGTON IA

1221 S GEAR AVE 23.7 miles

1221 S GEAR AVE
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655
Categories: WEST BURLINGTON IA

3115 AGENCY ST 25.1 miles

3115 AGENCY ST
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
Categories: BURLINGTON IA

1340 MOUNT PLEASANT ST 26.5 miles

1340 MOUNT PLEASANT ST
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
Categories: BURLINGTON IA

510 JEFFERSON ST 27.1 miles

510 JEFFERSON ST
BURLINGTON, IA 52601
Categories: BURLINGTON IA

103 E COMMERCIAL ST 30.1 miles

103 E COMMERCIAL ST
KAHOKA, MO 63445
Categories: KAHOKA MO

100 W MAIN ST 30.2 miles

100 W MAIN ST
RICHLAND, IA 52585
Categories: RICHLAND IA

444 E POLK ST 30.5 miles

444 E POLK ST
WASHINGTON, IA 52353
Categories: WASHINGTON IA

420 E POLK ST 30.5 miles

420 E POLK ST
WASHINGTON, IA 52353
Categories: WASHINGTON IA

400 E POLK ST 30.5 miles

400 E POLK ST
WASHINGTON, IA 52353
Categories: WASHINGTON IA

2176 LEXINGTONBLVD. 2 31.4 miles

2176 LEXINGTONBLVD. 2
WASHINGTON, IA 52353
Categories: WASHINGTON IA

1010 W 5TH ST 31.7 miles

1010 W 5TH ST
WASHINGTON, IA 52353
Categories: WASHINGTON IA

214 N PRAIRIE ST 32.0 miles

214 N PRAIRIE ST
WAPELLO, IA 52653
Categories: WAPELLO IA

1600 MORGAN ST 32.9 miles

1600 MORGAN ST
KEOKUK, IA 52632
Categories: KEOKUK IA

400 N 17TH ST 32.9 miles

400 N 17TH ST
KEOKUK, IA 52632
Categories: KEOKUK IA

928 MAIN ST 33.5 miles

928 MAIN ST
KEOKUK, IA 52632
Categories: KEOKUK IA

906 MAIN ST 33.5 miles

906 MAIN ST
KEOKUK, IA 52632
Categories: KEOKUK IA

629 BLONDEAU ST STE 201 33.6 miles

629 BLONDEAU ST STE 201
KEOKUK, IA 52632
Categories: KEOKUK IA

RT 54 SIGLER ST. 39.0 miles

RT 54 SIGLER ST.
MEMPHIS, MO 63555
Categories: MEMPHIS MO

1454 N County Rd 2050 41.0 miles

1454 N County Rd 2050
Carthage, IL 62321
Categories: Carthage IL

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ste 102 42.0 miles

1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE ste 102
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Categories: OTTUMWA IA

1001 Pennsylvania Ave 42.0 miles

1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Categories: Ottumwa IA

509 N MADISON ST ATTN LAB 42.3 miles

509 N MADISON ST ATTN LAB
BLOOMFIELD, IA 52537
Categories: BLOOMFIELD IA

1317 N COURT ST 43.1 miles

1317 N COURT ST
OTTUMWA, IA 52501
Categories: OTTUMWA IA

2461 HIGHWAY 22 44.2 miles

2461 HIGHWAY 22
KALONA, IA 52247
Categories: KALONA IA

23019 HIGHWAY 149 44.7 miles

23019 HIGHWAY 149
SIGOURNEY, IA 52591
Categories: SIGOURNEY IA

503 3RD ST PO BOX 460 46.5 miles

503 3RD ST PO BOX 460
KALONA, IA 52247
Categories: KALONA IA

2104 CEDARWOOD DR STE 202 49.4 miles

2104 CEDARWOOD DR STE 202
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
Categories: MUSCATINE IA

2104 CEDARWOOD DR STE 102 49.5 miles

2104 CEDARWOOD DR STE 102
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
Categories: MUSCATINE IA

2109 CEDARWOOD DR STE 100 49.5 miles

2109 CEDARWOOD DR STE 100
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
Categories: MUSCATINE IA

1616 CEDAR ST LOWR LEVEL 50.0 miles

1616 CEDAR ST LOWR LEVEL
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
Categories: MUSCATINE IA

1518 MULBERRY AVE 50.0 miles

1518 MULBERRY AVE
MUSCATINE, IA 52761
Categories: MUSCATINE IA

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

In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing is a method used by individuals to check for the presence of drugs in the body, typically through urine, saliva, or hair sample tests. This form of testing is commonly employed by parents, employers, and educational institutions who wish to monitor drug use. It can also be useful for individuals monitoring their own recovery from drug addiction or for those who need to ensure a drug-free status for workplace compliance.

Types of In-Home Drug Tests

  • Urine Tests: The most common type, these tests detect drugs and their metabolites in urine. They are known for their ease of use, rapid results, and affordability.
  • Saliva Tests: These involve collecting saliva to detect drug residues. While not as sensitive as urine tests, they are less invasive and can detect drug use within a shorter window after consumption.
  • Hair Follicle Tests: These tests provide a longer detection window, tracing drug use back up to 90 days. However, they are more expensive and require sending a sample to a lab for analysis.

Advantages of In-Home Drug Testing

In-home drug testing kits offer several benefits:

  1. Privacy: Allows testing in a private setting, which can be less stressful for individuals being tested.
  2. Convenience: Tests can be performed at any time and do not require appointments with healthcare providers.
  3. Immediate Results: Most tests provide results within minutes, offering quick insight into drug use.
  4. Cost-Effective: These tests are generally more affordable than testing conducted at medical facilities.

Limitations and Considerations

While in-home drug testing kits are useful, they also have limitations:

  • Accuracy: The accuracy can vary between brands and types of tests. False positives and false negatives can occur, especially if the test kits are not used correctly.
  • Legal Implications: The results from in-home tests might not be admissible in court or in formal employment settings, which often require confirmation from professional labs.
  • Drug Detection Windows: Each drug has a different detection window, and some drugs may not be detectable shortly after use.

Choosing the Right Test

When selecting an in-home drug testing kit, consider the following:

  1. Substances Tested: Ensure the kit can detect the specific drugs you are concerned about.
  2. Sensitivity and Specificity: Look for kits that balance sensitivity (ability to detect drugs at low levels) with specificity (ability to avoid false positives).
  3. User Reviews: Research reviews and feedback to gauge the effectiveness and reliability of different brands and types.

In summary, in-home drug testing can be a valuable tool for maintaining a safe and drug-free environment. However, it is essential to understand its limitations and ensure proper usage to obtain reliable results.

Local Area Info: Salem, Iowa

Salem was settled originally by Quakers with the intent that it be a community of Friends. In 1835 Aaron Street, while wending his way westward, came upon an uninhabited spot and declared "Now have mine eyes beheld a country teeming with every good thing…Hither will I come with my flocks and my herds, with my children and my children's children, and our city shall be called Salem, for thus was the city of our fathers, even near unto the seacoast." Independently another Quaker, Isaac Pigeon, who may have visited the spot before Street, brought his family to the area. They became the first citizens of Salem, and with Peter Boyer, began to recruit other Quakers to migrate westward to join them. As early as 1837, Friends meetings were held in private homes, and after the village was laid out in 1839 by Aaron Street, Jr., and Peter Boyer, a meeting house was built. From the early years members of other Christian denominations settled in Salem, so it was never an exclusively Quaker community.

Being only twenty miles from the Missouri border, Salem became an important depot on the Underground Railroad. A prominent member of the abolitionists was Henderson Lewelling. His house on West Main St. is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an Underground Railroad station. The Friends, however, had a dispute over the issue of abolition. Agreed in their opposition to slavery, they disagreed on actively helping slaves escape. In 1846, 50 members of the community, including Lewelling, were disfellowshiped. In 1847, the Lewelling family traveled by covered wagon along the Oregon Trail along with a special covered wagon that had been designed to transport more than 700 young fruit and nut trees, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, quince, walnut, and hickory. The surviving trees become the parent stock of all of the early orchards in the Pacific Northwest.

As of the census of 2010, there were 383 people, 176 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 627.9 inhabitants per square mile (242.4/km2). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 321.3 per square mile (124.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

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Population (female): 221

Median Age: 45.5 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Salem: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.4%

Poverty (breakdown): (16.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 46.7% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (29.0%), English (17.6%), American (11.8%), Irish (9.2%), European (3.8%), Italian (3.1%).

Races:
      White alone - 364 - 95.0%
      Hispanic - 10 - 2.6%
      Two or more races - 4 - 1.0%
      Asian alone - 3 - 0.8%
      Black alone - 2 - 0.5%

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