Bimonthly News Update

Drugs Don't Work in NJ will be hosting a FREE webinar Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11am - "Marijuana in the Workplace - the Challenge of Impairment". This webinar is open to all NJ businesses, organizations, and government agencies so we strongly encourage you to share this information with your employees, friends, and business associates. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Lillis, Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, at bill@drugfreenj.org or 862-253-6808.

MUST READ: How do we know if someone is impaired by marijuana at work? Private sector experts can help

New Jersey’s federal court issued a momentous decision on May 25 that deserves recognition, if not fanfare, as it informs workplace governance in instances of alleged cannabis impairment.

• How Cannabis Consumption in New Jersey Compares to the Rest of the US

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1,285,000 people in New Jersey aged 12 and up have reportedly used marijuana in the last year - or 16.3% of the 12 and older population, the 14th lowest usage rate among states.

• NJ towns count up tax revenue from cannabis sales

Last year, many towns in New Jersey agreed to allow the development of recreational cannabis dispensaries with a promise of a windfall of cash. A year later, the towns that were first in line to facilitate the cannabis industry are beginning to reap the benefits of cannabis sales.

• Substance use disorder is costing employers billions. Here's how to invest in treatment

Debbie Hickey can trace the start of her substance abuse to when she was just 14 years old. But whether it was at school or the workplace, Hickey knew she couldn't reveal what she was struggling with. 

• Legal Weed Drives Companies to Relax Their Drug Testing Policies

Businesses are scaling back pre-employment cannabis testing as a condition of employment in the wake of increased legalization of marijuana, shifting societal attitudes, and efforts to build a more diverse applicant pool.

• Michigan no longer requires drug testing for state jobs

The Michigan Civil Service Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to get rid of pre-employment drug testing for marijuana. Commission Chair Jase Bolger said the amendment to Rule 2-7 will treat recreational marijuana use outside the workplace the same as alcohol use.

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