Substance Abuse Evaluations

09/03/2026

Back-to-school season brings new routines and goals, and often, an old, familiar pressure to get everything right.

This month’s Psychology for a Better You looks at why achievement culture keeps intensifying, and why the fix isn’t lowering your standards. It’s something psychologists call mattering: feeling valued by the people around you, regardless of what you accomplish.

Also inside: a research-backed way to quiet your inner critic the moment it strikes.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/5e9

08/27/2026

With American Psychological Association – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

08/20/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Research shows just 10 minutes of petting a dog or cat can meaningfully reduce cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone.

Learn more about the science of animals and well-being: https://at.apa.org/5fd4e7

08/20/2026

Substance abuse evaluations will save lives. When operating vehicles with alcohol and/or drugs in the body, vision, and judgement is impaired. Evaluations help deter driving with substances in the system by recommending education and/or treatment for those having positive tests. Can be a positive pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, or follow-up tests, that the SAP will be called to evaluate when a driver is ready for a return to duty test. For more information, call 562-943-6000 and visit our website

08/06/2026

If you have a long goal, especially an education goal, know that it's never too late to start or finish!

07/17/2026

https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/sap

The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.As a SAP you represent the major decision point (and in some cases the on...

07/09/2026

06/12/2026

The American Psychiatric Association congratulates Laura Halpin, M.D.,PhD on her successful election to the American Medical Association Council on Science & Public Health (CSAPH). We are proud to support physician leaders whose expertise helps advance scientific medicine, public health, and patient care nationwide.

05/29/2026

www.decisionsrjp.com

Steps to take to begin the return to work process after testing positive on a drug or alcohol test. How to make an appointment for an evaluation for transportation workers, D.O.T., or social services.

05/29/2026

🚛 Our Roads, Our Safety® Week is June 1–5.
Large trucks and buses can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and need extra space to stop safely. This week, FMCSA is sharing tips and resources to help everyone stay safe around commercial vehicles.

Learn more and get involved at the link in the comments.