American Substance Abuse Professionals

09/30/2026

We are excited to support our COO and EAPA Treasurer, Nicole Hanratty, as she attends the 2026 EAPA Institute & Expo in Norfolk this October! If you’re attending, be sure to catch up with her, as Nicole is eager to discuss how we can continue elevating workforce safety together.

09/08/2026

When a DOT drug or alcohol violation occurs, Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) feel immediate pressure to act quickly and stay compliant. But between removing safety-sensitive personnel, interpreting federal regulations, and navigating the risks of online SAP fraud, the administrative burden can quickly escalate.

We wrote a brief “DER playbook” to break down how to eliminate process confusion and execute your compliance obligations with confidence. It contains resources that help simplify the return to duty process while protecting your organization from risk and liability.

See the quick guide at:

Simplify compliance when a positive drug test occurs. Use ASAP's violation letter template and DOT SAP list to reduce your admin burden.

09/01/2026

Employers do not have to choose between strict operational safety and supporting their workforce. By implementing structured self-referral and recovery-friendly frameworks, organizations create confidential pathways for employees to get medically supervised care before a situation becomes a workplace safety issue or health emergency.

In this recent blog post, we explore how balancing risk management with recovery-friendly policies helps mitigate hidden operational hazards while retaining skilled talent.

Read now:

Discover how second-chance programs and recovery-friendly workplace policies protect safety-sensitive operations and the people within them.

08/26/2026

We are thrilled to be participating in the upcoming Chesapeake Safety Council Conference & Expo on September 24, not far from ASAP HQ.

If you’re attending, don't miss our very own Sandra Serrano's breakout speaking session, "What Every Employer Should Know About Drug & Alcohol Policies: Navigating Ma*****na, Compliance & Workplace Safety," where she'll unpack helpful tips for creating drug and alcohol policies for safety-sensitive workforces.

Register and join us at: crscsafetyconference.com

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08/05/2026

We contributed an article for NDASA's summer 2026 issue of The Voice about the major red flags of SAP fraud, how these scams target drivers via platforms like Facebook, and the prevention protocols that your safety team needs to implement today.

Read the article at the link below, or check it out in the print layout on page 26 of the digital version of The Voice.

https://go2asap.com/dot-resource-articles-education/avoid-sap-scams-ndasa-guest-article/

07/06/2026

The DOT return to duty (RTD) process can place a heavy administrative burden on Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) trying to fulfill their obligations under DOT §40.287 while balancing day-to-day responsibilities.

Our latest guide breaks down the precise responsibilities DERs face and shares solutions to streamline documentation, eliminate guesswork, and protect your company from risk.

➡️Read the full article to optimize your workflow and safeguard your safety-sensitive workforce today:

https://go2asap.com/dot-resource-articles-education/dot-return-to-duty-process-der-burden/

Struggling with the DOT return to duty process? Discover how ASAP reduces the admin burden on DERs with fully §40.281-compliant SAP services.

06/30/2026

Quantitative data vs. qualitative assessment: Both are crucial for ensuring clinical
accuracy and maintaining public safety. 🧪📋

In our latest industry insight, we take a deep dive into the collaborative
relationship between the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and the Substance Abuse
Professional (SAP) during the post-violation Return to Duty (RTD) evaluation
process.

The article explains how SAPs, MROs and employers can bridge the gap between
lab data and the substance use assessment to facilitate a safer, more transparent
RTD process.

Read it now: https://go2asap.com/dot-resource-articles-education/sap-evaluation-process-mro-quantitative-data/

Learn why Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) rely on quantitative data and MRO notes to ensure clinical accuracy and public safety.

06/23/2026

When a safety-sensitive employee tests positive or refuses a DOT drug test, what’s your next move?

Under 49 CFR Part 40 and §40.287, employers must provide a validated list of qualified SAPs. However, with fake SAP scams on the rise, both employees and employers are more vulnerable than ever.

Protect your company and streamline your documentation with our Violation Letter.

It allows you to seamlessly provide the required qualified DOT SAP resources while establishing a compliant paper trail.

➡️ Click below to read our latest compliance guide and download the Violation Letter to safeguard your workforce today:

https://go2asap.com/dot-resource-articles-education/protecting-your-workforce-sap-scams-dot-compliance-guide/



P.S. — If you are one of our TPA partners, please contact [email protected] for your custom violation letter.

Avoid fraudulent SAP scams and audit failures. Learn how ASAP helps DERs navigate DOT §40.281 requirements and the Return to Duty process.

06/18/2026

📋 Compliance Update: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued clear, definitive guidance regarding the federal rescheduling of ma*****na and its impact on safety-sensitive workforce testing.

The bottom line: DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements remain completely unchanged.
Despite recent actions reclassifying certain state-licensed medical ma*****na products to Schedule III, the DOT Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) affirmed that:

1️⃣ State-dispensed ma*****na does not constitute an FDA-approved prescription medication.

2️⃣ Medical Review Officers (MROs) cannot verify a laboratory-confirmed positive THC test as negative based on state-issued medical cards, certifications, or dispensary receipts.

3️⃣ Ma*****na use remains strictly incompatible with safety-sensitive functions under 49 CFR Part 40.

Ensure your internal policies and communications to DOT safety-sensitive employees reflect this latest guidance. See the official announcement here:

https://ow.ly/zM4Q50ZcJky

USDOT issued official guidance confirming MROs cannot verify ma*****na positive drug tests as negative, despite recent rescheduling.

04/24/2026

ASAP Will Attend NDASA 2026 Annual Conference

Come join us!
📅 April 26–30
📍 Orange County, CA

🎤 Tara Sauers presenting
SAP Savvy: How to Maximize Collaboration and Avoid Costly Missteps
Exhibiting at Booth -501
🗓 Tuesday, April 28 |⏰ 2:15 PM