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Substance Abuse Professional – DOT

Substance Abuse Professional – DOT

As an employee of the Department of Transportation (DOT),  drug and alcohol testing should not come back positive.  Therefore, the result is an evaluation with a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Drug & Alcohol Testing Program (DATP) –  The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates all persons who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). DOT requires all driver’s to follow …

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The Disease of Addiction

The Disease of Addiction

This disease called Addiction is like any other disease.  It’s chronic and organic. The chronic part of this disease is that it’s fatal.  The organic part of this disease targets the brain,  which is an organ. As with all diseases, it is accompanied by structural changes in organs and the tissue. We know that with continued use, the disease gets worse.  This disease known as Addiction is …

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