American Substance Abuse Professionals

🚛 CDL Drivers: Choosing the Right DOT SAP Matters More Than You Think! If you’re in “prohibited” status in the FMCSA Clearinghouse after a failed drug or alcohol test, your Return-to-Duty process starts with selecting a qualified DOT SAP. But not all SAPs follow DOT rules—and choosing the wrong one can delay your reinstatement, cost you money, and impact your future hiring opportunities. We just published a new article covering: ✔️ SAP red flags to avoid ✔️ What every CDL driver should ask before designating a SAP ✔️ Why a written agreement protects your career ✔️ How ASAP SAP Services guides drivers through the process 👉 Read the full article and protect your livelihood: https://lnkd.in/ee4U_sbM 📞 Need help now? Call 888-792-2727 x177. We’re here to get you back on the road safely and compliantly. #CDLDrivers #DOTCompliance #SAPPROCESS #ReturnToDuty #FMSCAClearinghouse #ASAP

🚨Record-Breaking Drug Seizure by U.S. Coast Guard🚨 The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded over 76,000 lbs of illegal narcotics in South Florida – the largest in its history, valued at $473 million. This operation prevented roughly 23 million lethal doses from reaching communities and dismantled key trafficking networks. A powerful reminder of the impact of law enforcement and safety programs in protecting our workplaces and communities. #DrugFreeWorkplace #SubstanceAbusePrevention #WorkplaceSafety #CoastGuard #PublicSafety #ASAPSafety

National Drug-Free Work Week (Oct 13–17) is a reminder that recovery-friendly workplaces benefit everyone. ✅ Clear policies ✅ Supervisor & employee training ✅ EAP + DOT SAP programs tailored to your culture ✅ Drug & alcohol testing as a deterrent In 2020, 468,000 full-time workers were in recovery—up 44% from the year before (Safety+Health Magazine). Let’s build workplaces where employees feel safe to ask for help, return stronger, and thrive. #RecoveryFriendlyWorkplace #DOTSAP #WorkplaceSafety #EmployeeWellHealth

🚨 Fentanyl use in the workplace is on the rise🚨 According to the 2025 Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index, fentanyl positivity in random workplace drug tests is more than seven times higher than in pre-employment screenings (1.13% vs. 0.14%). Even more concerning: 👉 60% of fentanyl-positive specimens also contained other drugs 👉 Co-positivity with marijuana doubled since 2020 (10% ➝ 22%) 👉 Amphetamine co-positivity also increased (11% ➝ 16%) These findings underscore the limitations of relying on pre-employment testing alone. Ongoing random, post-accident, and for-cause testing remains critical to safeguarding workplace safety. #WorkplaceSafety #DrugTesting #FentanylCrisis #QuestDiagnostics #EmployeeHealth #WorkforceSafety #SubstanceUsePrevention #DrugTestingIndex

🚨ASAP is Attending SAPAA- Don’t Miss Us!🚨 📢Join us for our session: Breaking Down the Return-to-Duty (RTD) Process with the Experts! 📍Meet the ASAP Team at Booth 208! Let’s talk RTD strategies, recovery-friendly workplaces, and how to support second chances the right way. #SAPAA2025 #ASAPTeam #ReturnToDuty #DrugTesting #WorkplaceSafety #RecoveryFriendly #SecondChances #DOTCompliance #EmployeeWellness #RTDProcess

🚨 ASAP’s own Tara Sauers is heading to the Hill! 🚨 On October 22, 2025, Tara will join fellow NDASA members and industry partners in Washington, D.C. for NDASA’s Advocacy Day—coming together to advocate for our industry, public safety, and drug-free workplaces. Because Workplace SAFETY depends on US! 💪 👉 Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/etnAbXgY #NDASA #AdvocacyDay #DrugFreeWorkplace #PublicSafety #WorkplaceSafety #Policy #Leadership

🌟 Exciting news from ASAP! 🌟 We’re proud to announce that Tara Sauers has been elected to the SAPAA Board of Directors. #Leadership #SAPAA #BoardOfDirectors #WorkplaceSafety #DrugAndAlcoholTesting #SubstanceUsePrevention #OccupationalHealth #ASAP

DOT Proposes Changes: New Testing Rules & Fentanyl Addition Published in today’s Federal Register (FR) is a Department of Transportation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM is available on the FR web page at https://lnkd.in/gGngkXu4. Today, we will post it on the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) webpage at https://lnkd.in/egCDpjx. The proposals in the NPRM include: 1. Add Fentanyl and norfentanyl to the testing panels, 2. Adjust laboratory morphine confirmatory cutoff (urine only), 3. Remove the additional requirement for MROs to determine clinical evidence of illegal opioid (codeine and morphine use for urine and oral fluid), 4. Add and modify certain definitions, 5. Authorize biomarker testing, 6. Modify analyte nomenclature for marijuana (urine and oral fluid), 7. Revise footnote #1 to both testing panels to include more specific and updated criteria for alternate technology initial drug tests, 8. Add a 30-day requirement for drug collectors, STTs, and BATS within which to complete the required training and mock collections, 9. Adding a new ‘fatal flaw’ related to oral fluid specimens, 10. Modify several provisions related to oral fluid specimens, 11. Add clarifying language to other provisions (such as oral fluid collector training, SAP documents, and shy bladder/dry mouth procedures), 12. Various technical amendments. The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) closes on October 17, 2025. Comments to the docket can be submitted using this link https://lnkd.in/eVzPAmCV.

A tragic accident prompted the change necessary to ensure safety across all DOT Modes, it created the Substance Abuse Professional process we know today. In this week's article, our Chief Development Officer, Sandra Serrano, authored a detailed guide in the Journal of Employee Assistance for SAPs that should be saved as your quick reference to the changing regulations Our new guide covers: • Historical origins of the SAP "Gatekeeper" role • Current Return-to-Duty processes • 2025 regulatory updates and compliance pitfalls • Federal marijuana/CBD policies SAPs aren't just clinicians—they're frontline defenders of transportation safety. What DOT compliance challenges are you facing? Dive into this article here: https://ow.ly/oQtO50WIPbr #DOTCompliance #SAP #TransportationSafety #ReturnToDuty

New substances. New risks. When dangerous drug mixtures like "New Jack City" can hospitalize 27 people overnight, it’s clear that training and education are essential to prevention. With 18% of adults facing substance use disorders and substances like xylazine spreading rapidly, employers need more than basic compliance measures. The solution? Proactive awareness programs that help supervisors spot early warning signs and educate employees about real, emerging threats. "Prevention isn't just a policy—it's a mindset rooted in awareness and preparation." – Sandra Serrano, ASAP Organizations investing in comprehensive reasonable suspicion training see better safety outcomes AND stronger ROI. Read how ASAP is bridging the knowledge gap: https://ow.ly/sBIf50WFcs0 #WorkplaceSafety #Prevention #EmployeeWellbeing #SafetyTraining