The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) program is a service required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for truck drivers and/or other safety-sensitive workers who have violated the DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
Below are examples of violations of DOT’s drug and alcohol regulations
- Positive drug or alcohol test: If a truck driver or safety-sensitive worker has a positive drug or alcohol test, they may be required to participate in the SAP program.
- Refusal to take a drug or alcohol test: If a truck driver or safety-sensitive worker refuses to take a required drug or alcohol test, they may be required to participate in the SAP program.
- Violation of drug and alcohol regulations: Truck drivers or safety-sensitive workers who violate any of the DOT’s drug and alcohol regulations, such as operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, may be required to participate in the SAP program.
- Previous DOT SAP program participation: Truck drivers or safety-sensitive workers who have previously participated in the SAP program and have not successfully completed it may be required to participate again.
- Other substance abuse issues: Truck drivers or safety-sensitive workers who have substance abuse issues that are not related to a violation of the DOT’s drug and alcohol regulations may still be required to participate in the DOT SAP program to receive treatment and support.
To return to work after violating the DOT’s drug and alcohol regulations, you have to complete a DOT Return to Duty Program. Otherwise known as the SAP program.
DOT SAP Program components:
- Initial assessment: An evaluation of the employee’s substance use history, mental health, and overall well-being
- Treatment or education: A course of education and/or treatment that the employee must complete
- Follow-up evaluation: An assessment of the employee’s progress and readiness to return to duty
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