CannAmm offers Substance Abuse Support Programs (SASP) to assist employers facilitate the return to work of an employee who has either produced a positive test or has come forward requesting assistance with a substance abuse problem.

Our objective is to "remove the substance; keep the individual", and the aim of our SASP team is to help companies exercise due diligence and maintain a safe working environment, while making every effort to minimize the employee's downtime. SASP staff also assist with clients' duty to accommodate and meet the requirements of the Canadian Human Rights Code, Health and Safety Acts and, when applicable, the US Department of Transportation (US DOT) Regulations. 

CannAmm's Substance Abuse Support Programs include:

• Assessments done by experienced and qualified Substance Abuse Professionals across Canada and the US, 
• Assisting the employee to access recommended agencies or professionals when the assessment indicates that some form of treatment or education is required, and
• Ensuring appropriate ongoing programs are in place, including testing and/or aftercare, once the employee returns to work. This will assist the employee to maintain their recovery, and also help to deter them from further substance use that can affect their or others’ health and safety.

You can access our Substance Abuse Support Programs (SASP) by calling 1-800-440-0023 ext. 7530 or 7531.

For more information about the Return to Work Program please click here.

Industry Specific Examples

CannAmm works closely with many different industries, for whom safety and efficient operations are crucial to their goal of maintaining a drug free work environment. These industries include, but are not limited to, energy, forestry, mining, transport and construction.

There are also industries, such as Casinos, where safety is not the primary factor, but where the purpose is to accommodate and assist employees who may have a substance abuse / dependency problem obtain professional help to deal with these issues and maintain a substance-free working environment.

For more information on CannAmm Substance Abuse Support Programs (SASP) call 1-800-440-0023 ext. 7530 or 7531.