Bimonthly News Update

Drugs Don't Work in NJ will be hosting a FREE webinar Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11am - "Marijuana in the Workplace - the Challenge of Impairment". 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: Administrative law judge rules for Jersey City police officer, setting up legal battle over cannabis use

An Office of Administrative Law (OAL) decision has set up a potentially monumental legal battle between Jersey City and the state Attorney General’s Office over whether law enforcement officers will be allowed to use cannabis.

• N.J. lawmakers mull legalizing hallucinogenic mushrooms to treat mental illness

Joe McKay was one of several people who testified at an informational hearing at the Statehouse in Trenton, about a year after Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) introduced a bill that would authorize the clinical production and adult use of psilocybin to treat mental illness and addiction, “promote community, address trauma, and enhance physical and mental wellness.”

• Impacts of Marijuana Legalization on the Trucking Industry

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) issued this report covering marijuana’s impact on the transportation industry.

• Jury awards $191K to city worker fired for using marijuana

A wastewater treatment worker who was fired by the city of Amsterdam three years ago after testing positive for marijuana was awarded $191,762 by a jury that found city officials had discriminated against him when they ignored he had been prescribed the drug for chronic back pain.

• Recovery Ready Workplaces Face Addiction Challenges Head-On

Massachusetts State Sen. John Velis knows something about addiction and recovery…That’s why he firmly believes the Recovery Ready Workplace initiative offers businesses a roadmap to not only help employees with the biggest challenges of their lives, but to help their business succeed at the same time.

• 4 Signs of Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace

Whether binge drinking on the weekend or daily drinking, whether before, during, or after work, alcohol abuse in the workplace can lead to many problems, including decreased productivity, increased safety risks, and strained relationships between coworkers. 

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