Did You Fail a Drug Test and Need a SAP Provider in Virginia?
If you work in a DOT safety-sensitive occupation and struggle with substance abuse issues, you should seek help immediately. It could save your job. But what if you just failed a DOT drug and/or alcohol test? Fortunately, help is available. To be considered for return to your job, you must complete the DOT return-to-duty process. Step one of the process: you must meet with a qualified SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). In the event that you need a SAP provider in Virginia or anywhere in the US, please read on.
DOT Regulations Demand Compliance
For what should be obvious reasons, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees in the transportation industry. No one wants to put their lives in the hands of professionals such as pilots, truck drivers, railroad workers, or bus drivers, with substance abuse issues. The same goes for pipeline workers or others working with hazardous materials. One small mistake from any of these vital workers can cause serious injury or death.
Plus, with “medical marijuana” becoming legal in parts of the US and several states decriminalizing and legalizing recreational use, it is a confusing time for safety-sensitive employees. Safety-sensitive, DOT-mandated employees must ensure they keep abreast of federal rules regarding cannabis. DOT regulations clearly state it is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee to use marijuana. This includes use for medical purposes. Positive tests for marijuana result in removal from safety-sensitive duties.
SAP Provider for DOT Mandated Employees
DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees in the transportation industry face both random and mandatory drug and alcohol testing. Consequently, the likelihood of a failed drug test increases for those struggling with substance abuse. Fortunately, a failed test does not mean you’ll never work again. However, you must successfully complete a SAP return-to-duty process.
After meeting with an employee who has failed drug and/or alcohol testing, a DOT-qualified SAP outlines the employee’s return-to-duty process. The process may include a residential treatment program or perhaps completion of other treatment and/or educational programs. As mentioned above, you must ensure that your SAP provider is DOT-qualified otherwise you may have to repeat the process with another qualified SAP provider.
Enrolling with SAP Referral Services
For anyone dealing with substance abuse issues, or if you refused or failed a drug and/or alcohol test, SAP Referral Services can help. If you need a SAP provider in Virginia, or anywhere nationwide, reach out to us today. SAP Referral Services provides a network of qualified substance abuse professionals in over 3000 locations throughout the United States. Get in touch to learn more about our FastTrack Enrollment Program today.
SAP Referral Services (SRS) is the leading facilitator for mandated substance abuse evaluations. SRS maintains an extensive network of qualified providers in more than 3,000 locations nationwide for testing violations that originate from any of the DOT’s modes including FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, USCG and PHMSA, or a company’s internal drug and alcohol testing policy.