How Can a Recovery-Supportive Workplace Help You?
Have you recently failed a drug and/or alcohol test and need to schedule an evaluation with a SAP professional?
Drug abuse remains to be a problem with millions of Americans struggling but when a workplace can “proactively prevent substance misuse, reduce stigma, and encourage treatment and sustained recovery” they can help their employees remain drug and alcohol-free. This is imperative to safety-sensitive employees because if they fail a drug and/or alcohol test they will immediately be removed from safety-sensitive duties and have to complete the return to duty process.
If you’re a DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employee, workplace-supported recovery programs can help you fully recover from substance abuse. The goal of a recovery-supportive workplace is to ensure that employees don’t get exposed to workplace factors that could lead to substance use disorder.
What is Recovery? Start with a SAP Professional!
Recovery is a process where the individual recovers from addiction and improves their health and overall well-being. In recovery, you’ll be able to overcome your substance addiction and lead a productive life. If you failed your alcohol and/or drug test, ensure that you stay in recovery. The longer you’re in recovery, the more stable your abstinence will remain.
How to Cultivate a Supportive Workplace
There are several initiatives that help prevent substance use disorders and support employees with their recovery efforts. First, the workplace must have a clear policy on substance use including disciplinary consequences. All employees and supervisors must be provided with the right training and the work environment must not be conducive to substance use. Educational materials should be provided to reduce stigma and health and well-being programs must be in place to support and promote employee health.
How to Find a SAP Professional Near You
While being in a recovery-supportive workplace can help employees avoid drugs or alcohol, it is possible for someone to use outside of the workplace. If a safety-sensitive employee fails an drug and/or alcohol test, they must start the return to duty process with a DOT qualified SAP so they can get back to work quickly. Your employer can provide you with either a list of DOT-qualified SAPs, or a referral to SAP Referral Services (SRS) to help schedule you with a SAP near you. If you need a SAP, get in touch with SRS today.