No images? Click here ![]() Bimonthly News Update MUST READ: PDFNJ Ex. Dir. Angelo Valente - “Celebrating Recovery as Part of Alcohol Awareness Month” Considering the overall impact on health, family dynamics, academics and employment, the use, misuse and abuse of alcohol remains a major issue that still merits our full attention. I encourage all of you to address the harmful effects of alcohol in your community. In a recent development from Trenton, a proposed bill aims to tighten regulations regarding suspected marijuana impairment while driving.
In a significant drug enforcement operation, the New Jersey State Police Mobile Safe Freight Unit intercepted a large quantity of illegal drugs during a routine commercial vehicle inspection. The White House is calling on stakeholders across all sectors to “commit to save lives” by increasing training on – and access to – lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medications. Discussions about marijuana testing in the workplace have taken over HR circles. What does the future look like for marijuana testing? The Connecticut Appellate Court recently issued a decision affirming the dismissal of claims brought by an employee who had been prescribed medical marijuana and was fired for being under its influence at work. subscriptions may be required to read some of these articles ![]() 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: |