DOT Qualified SAP and the Substance Abuse Professional List

If you work for a DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employer, then you are required to take random and planned drug and alcohol testing throughout your career. If you fail or refuse to take a drug and alcohol test then you will either be given a Substance Abuse Professional list, or a referral to a service agent, from your employer and told to go through the SAP process before you will be allowed to return to work. DOT has very strict rules and regulations when it comes to drug and alcohol use, and if you do not adhere to them your only choice is to follow their strict return-to-duty process which requires an evaluation by a substance abuse professional and subsequent treatment and/or education.

Where Can You Find a Substance Abuse Professional List?

Your employer might give you a Substance Abuse Professional list but this is not always the best way to find a SAP. The problem is that most employers do not ensure the SAPs on their list have relevant qualifications and if you see a SAP that is not currently qualified you might have to repeat the process over with someone who is. In addition, a list will not let you know if there are available appointments or if the SAP is even practicing which means you will need to do a lot of research on your own.

Can an Employee Find a SAP List Elsewhere?

Many employers have better luck choosing to partner with a service agent instead of relying on a Substance Abuse Professional list. A service agent like SRS can offer up-to-date SAP recommendations to inquiring employees and match them with a DOT qualified SAP quickly. Instead of spending days calling around and checking certifications, you can use a service agent and get connected to a SAP so that you can get back to work quickly.

If you have failed or refused a drug or alcohol test and need to see a SAP in order to get back to work, contact SRS for immediate help.