This urgency was underscored yet again by a recent mass overdose event in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood on July 10th, where 27 people collapsed simultaneously from suspected opioid overdose, triggering a large-scale emergency response.
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When a DOT-regulated employee fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test, they must complete the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process, starting with an evaluation by a DOT-qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). The SAP assesses the situation and recommends treatment or education, which the employee must complete before a follow-up evaluation determines their fitness to return to safety-sensitive work. American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP) helps employees and employers navigate this process quickly and compliantly
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HASC and the NASAP Program: A Detailed Explanation Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. By ASAP The Health and Safety Council™ (HASC™) is a 501(c)3 trade association dedicated to promoting
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Bridging the Training Gap: Substance Use Awareness for Supervisors and Employees By: Kiera Phipps A surprising fact: 70% of adults who struggle with alcohol or drug use disorders have jobs. This means about 13.6 million workers in the United States
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By ASAP Staff The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) efforts to act on the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal will be delayed until sometime in 2025. A hearing was most recently scheduled for December 2, 2024. While this meeting will be
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By: Sandra Serrano, CDO Pink cocaine, despite its colorful name, isn’t actually cocaine. Instead, it’s often a dangerous mix of substances like 2-CB, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and caffeine. It has been linked to the recent death of Liam Payne. Why
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DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies On October 4, 2024, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reported a rise in illegal online pharmacies distributing counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine. These fake medications are being sold to unsuspecting customers
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By: Sandra Serrano, ASAP CDO CDL Drivers: Prepare Now for the Clearinghouse II November 18, 2024 Deadline – The Urgency of Enrolling in the DOT Return-to-Duty Process With the upcoming enforcement of the Clearinghouse II final rule on November 18,
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Visit ASAP at the SAPAA Conference in Dallas, TX! Booth #306, October 6-9th, 2024 Meet Our Leadership Team at the Conference: Nicole Hanratty, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sandra Serrano, Chief Development Officer (CDO) Tara Sauers, Senior Business Development Manager
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EAPA Institute and Expo 2024 Booth #37! September 27-29th, 2024 Indianapolis, IN We invite you to stop by, grab some swag, and chat with our leadership on the latest industry happenings! Nicole Hanratty, CEAP, SAP, SAE, C-DERT and Chief Operating
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