Bimonthly News Update

Drugs Don't Work in NJ will be hosting a FREE webinar February 11, 2025 at 11am - "25th Drugs Don’t Work in NJ Annual Members’ 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.

MUST READ: What to Know about the New Jersey Law that Regulates the Manufacturing and Sale of Delta-8 Products

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law that will regulate the manufacturing and sale of intoxicating Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol hemp products and beverages that have been sold in convenience stores and gas stations for years.

• Governor Murphy and AG Platkin Announce Recipients of $14.5 Millon in Grant Funding for Violence Intervention and Prevention Work

Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that up to $14.5 million in grant funding will be distributed to twenty-seven (27) organizations to support New Jersey’s Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Program.

• Spike in Worker Drug Use Is a Wake-up Call for HR Leaders

The workplace is facing a worrisome trend: a dramatic surge in employees using substances to cope with job pressures.

• Virginia Tech Researchers Ask How Many Attempts It Takes to Quit Substance Abuse

Safety experts are no longer just concerned about the physical hazards of construction work; mental health, substance abuse and suicide are now also being addressed.

• Recovery-Ready Workplaces: New resource from SAMHSA

Employees in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder are the focus of a new wellness resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

• As Pennsylvania Weighs Marijuana Legalization, Competing Interests Shape How It Would Work

Public health advocates, social justice reformers, and cannabis industry leaders are all pushing to influence legislation as lawmakers debate state-run stores versus private sales.

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UPCOMING LEARING SERIES WEBINARS:

2/27/25 @ 11am

"Preventing Opioid Misuse & Addiction"