Bimonthly News Update

MUST READ: DOJ Orders Immediate Reclassification of Medical Marijuana Products

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reclassified certain marijuana and marijuana-containing products to Schedule III controlled substances a significant change in federal drug policy that could have implications for employers and workplace drug policies.

• Lawmakers Call on HHS to Remove Barriers to Oral Fluid, Hair Drug Testing

A group of lawmakers urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to take action to allow oral fluid drug testing for federally-regulated workplace drug testing programs.

• Annual Substance Report Finds Marijuana Use Rises Among Young Adult Women

More women are turning to marijuana to deal with health problems, according to new research.

• Substance Use Policies and Legal Cannabis: Balancing Compliance and Judgment in a Rapidly Shifting Landscape

Legal cannabis has introduced a level of complexity for employers to maintain drug-free workplaces. Policies need to reflect the legal distinctions that matter now and decision-making needs to hold up under scrutiny.

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