At Metric Addiction Services, we specialize in SAP assessments and return-to-work evaluations to understand each client's unique needs. Our thorough SAP assessment reviews substance use history, mental health, medical background, and social support to identify co-occurring disorders and risk factors. Based on these results, our counselors create personalized treatment plans for effective addiction treatment and long-term sobriety. A professional SAP assessment in Vancouver is essential for individuals in workplace return-to-work programs, legal situations, or seeking specialized support for addiction.
What should I do if one of my employees are using drugs or drinking heavily?
When an employee in a safety-critical role is suspected of substance use or intoxication at work, the employer is required to send him or her for biological drug testing (i.e., testing the urine, blood, saliva or hair). The employee goes to a collection site and provides a biological sample, which is sent to a lab for analysis. If the employee fails the drug test, he or she is required to meet with a SAP for an in-depth interview. The SAP assesses the degree of severity of the employee’s substance use issue, the appropriate treatment options and the trajectory of recovery and eventual return to safety-critical work.
What is a Substance use assessment?
A substance use assessment is a clinical assessment of an individual to determine what exactly they need to resolve their problems associated with alcohol or drug use. Both face to face or virtual sessions offer important physical cues vital to the evaluation process. This may include the following: tremors, needle marks, dilated pupils, exaggerated movements, yellow eyes, glazed or bloodshot eyes, lack of eye contact, a physical slowdown or hyperactivity, appearance, posture, carriage, and ability to communicate in person.
What is a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)?
A Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person tasked to evaluate employees who have tested positive and require a return-to-duty process. A SAP also recommends possible treatment, education, follow-up drug testing and an aftercare plan for such employees.
An enormous responsibility falls on the shoulder of an SAP. His or her assessment and recommendation are the very factors that an employer considers when deciding on whether an employee deserves to perform his safety-sensitive job or not. Making the wrong recommendation could lead to devastating consequences.
A Substance Abuse Professional does not represent or promote the employee or employer as his job is to ensure and guarantee public safety by giving out the correct recommendations appropriate to the violation done by the employee in question.
How much does this service cost?
Our cost of this service is $750. This includes the initial assessment and report to the employer. In some cases, your employer, union, or extended health benefits provider may cover SAP fees. Ask your employer for details. Please call for us for a free consultation and more information.
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