Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
What is A Substance Abuse Professional?
The Substance Abuse Professional Guidelines , United States Department of Transportation
"THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation -- 49 CFR Part 40 -- defines the Substance
Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and
alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and
aftercare. In order to be a SAP, you need to have certain credentials"
Driving Under The Influence
If your license is suspended due to a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) in California or
another state, they may require you to be evaluated in order to reinstate your license. Richard Perla is
experienced and certified to administer these types of evaluations.
The Substance Abuse Professional Guidelines , United States Department of Transportation
"THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation -- 49 CFR Part 40 -- defines the Substance
Abuse Professional (SAP) as a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and
alcohol regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and
aftercare. In order to be a SAP, you need to have certain credentials"
Driving Under The Influence
If your license is suspended due to a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) in California or
another state, they may require you to be evaluated in order to reinstate your license. Richard Perla is
experienced and certified to administer these types of evaluations.
Our Substance Abuse Professional, Richard Perla Ph.D, has
worked in the field for over 15 years. He is Licensed by the
State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, as is
current with his Substance Abuse Professional Certification.
worked in the field for over 15 years. He is Licensed by the
State of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist, as is
current with his Substance Abuse Professional Certification.
What is A substance abuse evaluation?
" a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of
assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug
use." The evaluator recommends "a course of education and/or treatment
with which the employee must demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to DOT
safety-sensitive duty. Treatment recommendations can include, but are not limited to: In-patient
treatment, partial in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, education programs, and aftercare.
Education recommendations can include, but are not limited to bonafied drug and alcohol education
courses, self-help groups, and community lectures."
If you require a DUI related evaluation, the court or DMV from the state you received the DUI will provide
you with forms that need to be completed and sent back to them. Even if it has been years ago that you
received the DUI, it could still affect you when applying for state licenses. If you have questions about the
forms, please call us.
" a comprehensive face-to-face assessment and clinical evaluation to determine what level of
assistance the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol use or prohibited drug
use." The evaluator recommends "a course of education and/or treatment
with which the employee must demonstrate successful compliance prior to returning to DOT
safety-sensitive duty. Treatment recommendations can include, but are not limited to: In-patient
treatment, partial in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, education programs, and aftercare.
Education recommendations can include, but are not limited to bonafied drug and alcohol education
courses, self-help groups, and community lectures."
If you require a DUI related evaluation, the court or DMV from the state you received the DUI will provide
you with forms that need to be completed and sent back to them. Even if it has been years ago that you
received the DUI, it could still affect you when applying for state licenses. If you have questions about the
forms, please call us.
| How To Begin 1. The first step is to call and arrange an appointment 2. The initial evaluation is usually 1-1 1/2 hours 3. After the evaluation a report is generated 4. The evaluator then explains any recommendations 5. When your recommendations are finished, you are given a completion report 6. The completion report indicates your return to duty plan Our office is located at 11530 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, Cal 90638. 562-943-6000. Please call for an appointment or questions to meet your evaluation needs. |
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