Bimonthly News Update

Drugs Don't Work in NJ will be hosting a FREE webinar February 10, 2026 at 11am - "PDFNJ Annual Members’ Drug-Free Workplace Webinar". 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: National Safety Council Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Reschedule Marijuana

"President Trump's executive order to speed up cannabis rescheduling is a welcome move toward expanding much-needed safety research in this area, but to avoid adverse impacts on public safety, it must come with substantive risk mitigation," said Lorraine Martin, CEO, National Safety Council.

• Drug Testing Will Continue for Truck Drivers Despite Marijuana Downgrade

Safety-sensitive positions will remain barred from ingesting marijuana should it transition to a Schedule III substance, according to the DOT.

• The Blunt Truth About Cannabis in the Workplace

Employers face a haze of compliance obligations and practical challenges. This post walks through the top questions employers have about cannabis in the workplace, and how we answer them.

• New Bill Targeting Hemp Products Nears Final Passage in Legislature

A bill that would give New Jersey businesses months to deplete their inventory of intoxicating hemp products is nearing final passage in the Legislature, weeks after Congress closed a federal loophole that had allowed for their sudden proliferation.

• Reiner Family Tragedy Sheds Light on Pain of Families Grappling with Addiction

The deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, and the alleged involvement of their son Nick, the news struck a painfully familiar chord. “This is really bringing to light something that’s going on in homes across the country,” said Emily Feinstein, executive vice president of the nonprofit The Partnership to End Addiction.

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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:

1/29/26 @ 11am

"Opioids & Synthetics: What We Need to Know"