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MUST READ: Marijuana Use Raises Workers' Absenteeism Rate
People who use weed are prone to workplace absenteeism -- and the more problematic the cannabis use, the more likely they are to skip work, results showed.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced on August 29, 2024 that it will hold a public hearing to address the proposed rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
Home Depot has removed marijuana from its drug-testing screening panels in the U.S. for most job candidates and employees, except for those workers covered under Department of Transportation regulations.
Employers continue to face challenges reconciling the varying legal statuses of intoxicating hemp-derived products on the market containing the psychoactive compound in marijuana, or THC, with their workplace drug testing policies.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) today announced the availability of a free, virtual training series to help employers create and maintain recovery-friendly workplaces.
September is National Recovery Month
An important component of the PDFNJ mission is doing all that we can to prevent a reoccurrence of substance abuse for those in recovery. Individuals engaged in recovery are working every day to improve their health and wellness, and continually striving to live self-directed lives, thereby reaching their full potential. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), over 20 million Americans are in recovery, and most of them are in the workforce. PDFNJ encourages members of Drugs Don’t Work in NJ to participate in this national campaign to reduce stigma and celebrate recovery. In part due to their experience, these are some of the most loyal and productive employees in the workforce. They deserve our full support.
Please register for the upcoming Knock Out Opioid Abuse Learning Series webinar, Understanding and Supporting Recovery scheduled for Sept. 12th at 11 am.
U.S. Dept of Labor Recovery Ready Toolkit
This toolkit provides information, tools, and resources to help employers from all sectors—government, for-profit, non-profit, and not-for-profit—effectively prevent and respond to substance misuse in the workforce, and reduce its impact on employers and on the broader community.
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UPCOMING LEARING SERIES WEBINARS:
10/3/24 @ 11am
"Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day: Looking Back & Looking Ahead"
