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.

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Recovery Friendly Workshop
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Businesses are invited to attend this free workshop that is being hosted by the Community in Crisis for Prevention and Recovery. The workshop features New Jersey's first recovery friendly workplace program and highlights the fiscal, organizational, and cultural benefits of creating a stigma-free work environment for employees impacted by addiction and co-occurring behavioral challenges. Business owners, senior leadership and HR professionals are encouraged to attend.
Register Here

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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"