Recover from Addiction and Get Back to Work Fast!
When you fail a drug test as safety-sensitive employee mandated by the DOT, you are not permitted to perform safety-sensitive duties until you have seen a DOT qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and successfully completed the return-to-duty process. Many times those who fail drug tests are not just one-off offenders, they are struggling with an addiction. Seeing a DOT qualified SAP not only allows you to begin the return-to-duty process, but it helps you begin to recover from addiction as well.
Recover from Addiction and Increase Morale
When you are working and suffering from an addiction it creates many problems. Aside from the toll that an addiction takes on your body, an addiction affects your family and work life as well. If you are a safety-sensitive employee you put many people at risk when you perform your duties under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Failing a drug test might feel like a huge stress, but in retrospect it might be what saves your life. Seeing a DOT qualified SAP can help you recover from addiction, therefore reducing work and family stress.
Working while suffering from addiction is difficult. Between cravings, stress related to family or home life, and trying to meet all of your employer’s expectations, many times things begin to crumble. You aren’t fully present while performing your work duties, you might be in debt from supporting your addiction, or maybe you simply can’t get out of bed in the morning from the emotional toll your addiction is creating. When you take the first step to recover from addiction things begin to fall in place.
Failing a drug test might feel like a breaking point. While it is, this often is the first step towards recovery. Now that you are mandated to receive help in order to return to work you can address your addiction and begin to recover.
How Can I Find a DOT Qualified SAP So That I Can Begin to Recover from Addiction?
When you fail a drug test your employer will give you a list of DOT qualified SAPs. With the news of your job being put on hold, calling to find a SAP in your area is overwhelming. That is where SAP Referral Services can help. When you sign up for our FastTrack Enrollment we can get you an appointment with a DOT qualified SAP in your area typically in 72 hours. Take the stress out of the first step towards your recovery and let us do the hard part.
For more information on finding a DOT qualified SAP in your area, click here. Sign up for our FastTrack Enrollment services today so that you can begin your journey of recovery and get back to work fast!