Finding SAP Providers in Maryland

DOT mandated safety-sensitive duties range from driving a truck or school or city bus, working the throttle of a train, steering an oil tanker, navigating an aircraft, or patrolling a pipeline. These critical jobs must be held by responsible, talented individuals. However, mistakes happen. Should a DOT mandated safety-sensitive employee fail a drug and/or alcohol test, they are removed from duty and must be evaluated by a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Successful compliance with a return-to-duty process, as assigned by the SAP, plays a large role in whether the employee will get back to their safety-sensitive duties. If you were removed from your job due to a failed test and you need to locate SAP providers in Maryland, SAP Referral Services can help.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing

When anyone abuses alcohol and/or drugs, they increase their risk for causing serious, sometimes fatal, accidents. When those individuals are DOT mandated safety-sensitive employees, their behavior impacts large numbers of the traveling public. To keep the nation’s pipelines, roads, skies, railways, and waterways safe, the DOT requires drug and alcohol testing. Expect testing before starting a job as well as during employment and after many types of accidents. Additionally, if a supervisor suspects that you’re under the influence because of your appearance, speech, smell, or behavior, you may be asked to complete a drug and/or alcohol test. Finally, all employees are eligible for random testing throughout the year.

As mentioned above, if you refuse to take a test or test positive for drugs and/or alcohol, you’ll be removed from your safety-sensitive duties. Next, you must complete the return-to-duty process before becoming eligible to return to work. The first step in the process is to connect with a DOT-qualified SAP. Your SAP recommends treatment and/or education meant to get you the help you need and keep you away from further inappropriate substance use.

How to Locate SAP Providers in Maryland

Unfortunately, finding a SAP on your own isn’t easy. That’s where SAP Referral Services comes in. We have helped over 25,000+ employees get back to work. Our FastTrack Enrollment  connects you with SAP providers in Maryland and beyond.

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.