No images? Click here Bimonthly News Update April has been designated as Alcohol Awareness Month. Should you wish to address and educate your employees about this issue contact: Bill Lillis - bill@drugfreenj.org MUST READ: FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. One potential challenge for employers is how to determine whether an employee is in fact impaired at work…What are the appropriate and defensible steps employers can take if they suspect an employee is impaired while working? A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled Friday that the state’s medical marijuana law does not prohibit insurers from reimbursing injured workers for medical marijuana in cases where the drug is used to treat accepted work injuries. Finding and keeping dependable employees has always been a priority for employers. Piscopo said she regularly began drinking while still clocked in at work and continued well into the evening before frequently blacking out…and was able to hide it from coworkers. In the workplace, the costs of alcoholism and alcohol abuse manifest themselves in many different ways. Click the button below to receive your complimentary updates and become a Drugs Don't Work in NJ member We encourage you to share this bimonthly news update with your colleagues and business associates to stay informed on the issues regarding establishing and maintaining a drug-free workplace. UPCOMING LEARING SERIES WEBINARS: |