Drugs Don't Work in NJ will be hosting a FREE webinar February 6, 2024 at 11am - "Drugs Don’t Work in NJ 24th Annual Webinar: Legal Update ". 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: N.J. moves to reinstate penalties for underage public drinking, weed consumption
Two years after decriminalizing public drinking for young people under 21, New Jersey is on the verge of reinstating penalties because too many minors have been “flouting the law.”
· New California Law Prohibits Employers from Holding Off-the-Clock Marijuana Use Against Workers
An amendment to a California law will soon protect most workers in the state who use cannabis from discrimination.
· Substance-Abuse Stigma Impedes Treatment in Various Ways, Scientists Say
Addiction is one of society’s most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new report published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
· Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Early Intervention in Drug Rehabilitation
A recent study found that early intervention can increase the likelihood of achieving long-term sobriety by up to 58%. This underscores the crucial role that early rehabilitation plays in successful recovery journeys.
The NJ Department of Labor provides employment assistance to those with a personal history of opioid use or who have a friend of family member with a history of opioid use, so they can reenter the workforce.