A Deep Dive into the SAP’s Role as the Gatekeeper and DOT Regulatory Updates
The Department of Transportation (DOT) was commissioned to govern and enforce the “Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs” outlined in 49 CFR ...
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Prevention Starts with Awareness: Building Safer Workplaces Together
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of workplace safety, compliance alone isn’t enough. While following regulations is critical, it doesn’t fully protect employees from the emerging ...
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Reasonable Suspicion Training: What Supervisors Need to Know
Effective supervisor drug and alcohol training has become increasingly vital in today's workplace, where impaired individuals are more likely to cause accidents, injuries, and fatalities ...
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What Happens If I Refuse to Take a DOT Drug Test?
A Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test can occur during many points of employment. While failing a DOT drug test is a widely discussed topic, ...
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New Study Shows Nearly 1 in 10 Young Workers Use Alcohol or Drugs at Work: How Employers Can Respond
At American Substance Abuse Professionals (ASAP), we believe that addressing substance use in the workplace requires more than just enforcement—it requires compassion, education, and access ...
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Does a Failed Pre-Employment Drug Test Go on Your Record?
If you’ve failed or refused a DOT pre-employment drug test, it can impact your ability to work in safety-sensitive positions. This guide explains how long ...
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Recovery Friendly Workplaces: Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
States across the country are recognizing the value of second chances. Michigan’s new initiative helps employers support workers in recovery by providing education, resources, and ...
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Shrooms and Drug Tests: What to Know
Shrooms are a common name for hallucinogenic mushrooms containing the compound psilocybin. They may show up on specific drug tests designed to detect hallucinogens, but ...
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Reasonable Suspicion Training: A State-by-State Overview
With rising levels of drug and alcohol use and abuse nationwide, workplace safety is more important than ever before. While regular drug and alcohol testing ...
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Finding DOT Qualified SAPs: Tips for Employers and Employees
When a DOT-regulated employee fails or refuses a drug or alcohol test, they are required to complete the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process with a DOT-qualified Substance ...
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How New Federal Drug Testing Regulations Are Responding to the Fentanyl Crisis in 2025
Discover how updated 2025 federal drug testing regulations now include fentanyl. Learn what it means for employers, employees, and workplace safety
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Return to Duty: Employee’s Experiences with Successful DOT SAP Programs
DOT qualified SAPs are a neutral party who do not determine if the employee should be reinstated or rehired but do determine if the employee ...
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