As a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), you are responsible for determining whether an employee has violated the DOT regulations and whether he or she should return to safety-sensitive duty.  SAP Evaluation includes making a recommendation to the employer, based on a face-to-face evaluation, as to whether the employee has satisfactorily completed the return-to-duty process. 

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires all Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) to have specific qualifications.  This means that the person you are working with to help you with your alcohol or drug problem has specific training and experience in order to provide you with the best possible service.

They provides counseling for professionals who have been identified as having a substance abuse problem, for professionals who are newly diagnosed, and for professionals who are grieving the death of a loved one. DOT SAP Program near me also offers support groups for professionals who are struggling with substance abuse.