Health Street provides drug and alcohol testing in Independence, Missouri at our drug testing center. Whether you need drug and alcohol testing for your employees, yourself, or a family member, you can rest assured that Health Street drug testing services in Independence, MO provide a safe and clean environment and accurate results. We'll send a barcode authorization for the urine or hair drug test that you choose by text and email, along with a map to the clinic address.
Register for urine or hair drug tests in Independence, MO quickly and easily online. Drug testing panels include Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT urine drug tests, breath alcohol tests, EtG alcohol tests, and hair drug testing. Test results are fast, reviewed by our Medical Review Officer (an MRO), and reported safely and securely online. You can also call (816) 249-2185 with any questions about our employment screening services.
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Health Street has the largest selection of drug testing and employment screening services in Independence. Employers can access our services to set up a drug free workplace, families can get court ordered drug testing, and attorneys and private individuals can register for non-DOT drug tests, Department of Transportation (DOT) drug tests, and more.
Health Street has provided drug tests since 2010. The first time we
performed drug testing in Independence, MO was in 2013. From then until now, we
have completed 83 drug tests
at our Independence labs.
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dedicated to providing a level of excellence in drug testing in Independence that is unmatched.
Independence, MO - Drug Testing
Substance Abuse Trends and Statistics for the City of Independence, MO
In Independence and Jackson County in 2019, the opioid dispensing rate was 63.7 per 100 residents.
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In 2018, there were 36 drug overdoses in Independence, MO, a rate of 30.79 per 100,000 residents. Of those deaths, 17 were opioid-related.
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In 2019, Independence had 22 overdose deaths, 10 of which were opioid-related.
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In 2020, overdose deaths in Independence increased to 28, with 10 of them related to opioids.
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Drug-related deaths in Jackson County increased from 141 in 2019 to 177 deaths in 2020. The subset of drug overdoses that were due to opioids were 61 and 84, respectively.
Notable Historical Events Related to Drug Use in Independence, MO
In April 2022, 29-year-old man, from Independence, MO was sentenced in federal court after leading officers in three high-speed vehicle pursuits. He was charged with carjacking, illegally possessing firearms, and distributing methamphetamine. He admitted that from June 2019 to August 2020, he conspired to distribute methamphetamine and distributed over 15 kilograms. At the time of his arrest, he had 3.6 grams of meth in his front pocket and a box containing items related to drug distribution.
In June 2022, two Independence, MO residents were among 16 people indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. Many of the defendants faced separate charges, including drug trafficking charges, using their cell phones to facilitate a drug-trafficking crime and firearm possessions.
Government Efforts to Address Drug Problems in Independence, MO
The Jackson County Health Department offers resources to Independence and county residents who struggle with opioid addiction. These resources include First Call, support services and a crisis hotline, mental health services, access to naloxone, information on treatment facilities, and educational resources and support for families of those struggling with addiction.
Last updated 10/20/2022
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