>> There are available resources for treatment or rehabilitation for employees that test positive or self-admit to a drug or alcohol problem. First and foremost, if the employer has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); the individual should contact the EAP for assistance. The question for many employer is should I require Rehab when my employee tests positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn more <\/a>about what happens when an employee tests positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For DOT regulated employees<\/strong>, there is an additional requirement that may be coordinated by the EAP program or the applicant\/employee goes direct to a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)<\/strong> is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare. This is mandatory for positive or refusal DOT drug or alcohol tests \u2013 employees or applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To Access a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Contact Directly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n American Substance Abuse Professionals<\/strong> (ASAP) \u2013 Nicole Hanratty nhanratty@go2asap.com<\/a> | 888.792.ASAP (2727) x200 | www.go2asap.com<\/a> For drug & alcohol testing programs for all employers, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Drug Screening, Inc. <\/strong>(NDS) | (866-843-4545 | www.nationaldrugscreening.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Non-DOT Employers<\/strong> needing referrals for treatment or rehabilitation can provide the following information to their employees:
Substance Abuse Treatment Locator <\/strong>www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Phone: 1-800-662-4357 \/ 1-800-662-9832 (Espa\u00f1ol) \/ 1-800-228-0427 (TDD)<\/strong>
This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Web site and toll-free phone line help individuals locate drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n