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By: ASAP On October 28, 2023, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted its 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, encouraging citizens to discard unwanted, unused and/or expired medications. We are pleased to share that the DEA collected […]
By: Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC) As a technician for DOT-regulated alcohol tests, you play a vital role in the success of the DOT alcohol testing program. Doing your job correctly means ‘Do it right the First
‘Back to Basics’ for Breath Alcohol Technicians/Screening Test Technicians Read More »
By: ASAP American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP) is excited to launch four newly enhanced, dynamic, and interactive training courses, to meet mandated regulations for supervisory reasonable suspicion and employee awareness training needs. Courses will be live on November 13, 2023.
By: ASAP Pre-employment drug testing for Department of Transportation (DOT) jobs is a standard requirement in the United States. The DOT has specific policies in place to ensure the safety of the public by regulating employees in transportation-related roles, which
Be Prepared: The Truth About Pre-Employment Drug Testing for DOT-Regulated Jobs Read More »
By: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) On October 17, 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an operating division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), published a notice in the Federal Register announcing
By: ASAP Magic Mushrooms, or Shrooms, are a hallucinogenic issue containing a compound called psilocybin, which impacts the brain to produce changes in perception and behavior. Individuals in safety-sensitive roles must be aware of the risks associated with the use
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By: DEA The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the
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By: ASAP Failed a drug or an alcohol test? ASAP knows your job is important to you and getting your career back is a time-sensitive task. Get started in the SAP portion of the DOT return-to-duty (RTD) process in 3
Three Steps to the DOT Return-to-Duty SAP Process Read More »
By: ASAP You may know what happens when you fail a DOT drug test, but what if you refuse to take it altogether? Will that cost you your job or can you simply retake the test in the future? A
How a Refusal to Test and Failed DOT Drug Test Face the Same Consequences Read More »
By: ASAP A SAP (Substance Abuse Professional) program is a component of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations. The DOT requires employers in safety-sensitive industries, such as trucking, aviation, and public transportation, to have comprehensive
The DOT SAP Program – What to Expect Following a Violation Read More »
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