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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.

  • New Jersey Proposes Bill Mandating Blood Tests for Suspected Marijuana-Impaired Drivers

In a recent development from Trenton, a proposed bill aims to tighten regulations regarding suspected marijuana impairment while driving. 

  • Two Foreign Nationals Caught Trafficking 3.4 Tons of Marijuana in Tractor Trailer Through New Jersey

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. 

  • National Safety Council Calls White House Initiative a ‘Meaningful Step’ Toward Ending Opioid Epidemic

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.

  • Clearing the Haze: Exploring the Movement Away from Marijuana Testing

Discussions about marijuana testing in the workplace have taken over HR circles. What does the future look like for marijuana testing?

  • Employee’s Medical Marijuana Termination Claim Goes Up in Smoke

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.

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