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 […]
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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. A DOT violation expectation now requires employers in safety-sensitive industries, such as trucking, aviation, and public transportation,
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By: ASAP Using mushrooms, specifically psychedelic mushrooms containing substances like psilocybin, can pose significant dangers for individuals in safety-sensitive jobs. Safety-sensitive jobs are those in which an employee’s performance can directly impact the safety of themselves, their coworkers, or the
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American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP) is proud to announce an upcoming learning opportunity for drug and alcohol industry professionals, including three of our very own who will be attending the Annual Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA) Conference in Orlando,
By: Gino Fontana With increased state legalization, a large percentage of drivers who tested positive for cannabis have not completed the return to duty process. How can trucking keep from hemorrhaging drivers while still abiding by federal laws that prohibit
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By: Caroline Downey A majority of American adults say they’ve been personally impacted by the substance-abuse crisis plaguing the country. Two-thirds of adults said either they or a family member had been addicted to substances, were homeless at one point
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By: Peter Callaghan Jobs in transportation, public safety and those considered “safety sensitive” — think construction, manufacturing, others — still will be subject to THC testing requirements. Employees who use recreational marijuana now that it is legal in Minnesota won
PRESS RELEASE – 2023 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2023 American Substance Abuse Professionals has “Miles of Gratitude” for America’s Truck Drivers during 2023 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Cockeysville, Maryland — Today, American Substance
By: Association of Flight Attendants Our foremost responsibility is ensuring the safety of the passengers and crew we serve daily. As dedicated professionals in the air transportation industry, it is paramount that we strictly adhere to the guidelines set by
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By: Nina French What’s the primary goal of workplace drug testing? Why is it better for employers to anchor their workplace drug testing policy on deterrence? For decades, employers have relied on workplace drug testing as a risk mitigation tool
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