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41,000 Truck Drivers Test Positive for Marijuana

41,000 Truck Drivers Test Positive for Marijuana
The most recent report from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) provided data that in 2022, approximately 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana, a 32 % increase from 2021. From 2020 to 2022, more than 100,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana, but less than half of these drivers completed the return-to-work process.
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Stigma of Substance Use Recovery

Stigma of Substance Use Recovery
The National Drug Free Workplace Alliance has shared a new resource on reducing stigma of substance use recovery in workplaces. Workplaces provide an important role in helping employees battling against substance use disorders. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “Employment provides economic stability, a meaningful social role, and often direct access to treatment and recovery services.”
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Workplace Education is Essential

Workplace Education is Essential
Workplace education is essential! It is important for employers to regularly promote the policy and program of their drug free workplace so that all employees are fully aware of the importance of worker safety and health.
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Drug Free Work Week Podcast

Drug Free Work Week Podcast
The Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast focused on Drug Free Work Week in a special edition just out. The 14th annual anniversary observance of Drug Free Work Week takes place October 17th - 23rd, 2022.
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Upcoming Webinars for Employers

Calling All Workplace Stakeholders! DON'T MISS OUR TWO DRUG FREE WORK WEEK WEBINARS! No cost & must register in advance Marijuana and the Workplace Tuesday October 18, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT Webinar Summary With more states than ever legalizing medical and recreational marijuana, many employers are confused about the lack of information and the best practices to...
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