SLC 2014: High Society: Prescription and Illegal Drugs in the Workplace [Photo Gallery]

Oct. 30, 2014
Numerous states permit the use of medical marijuana, and two states – Colorado and Washington – have legalized it for recreational purposes.

Numerous states permit the use of medical marijuana, and two states – Colorado and Washington – have legalized it for recreational purposes. Some states, such as Minnesota and Arizona, have implemented laws restricting employers’ ability to fire employees who use medical marijuana on their own time.

The changing landscape associated with state-by-state “legalization” of marijuana use only adds to the confusion that employers already face in dealing with sometimes conflicting rules and regulations regarding drug testing and substance abuse.

Add in the increasing abuse of prescription drugs and  the use of over-the-counter medications, and things can get very confusing.

The Safety Leadership Conference session “High Society: Substance Abuse Challenges in Today’s Workplace” offered the latest best practices to address these concerns.

About the Author

Sandy Smith

Sandy Smith is the former content director of EHS Today, and is currently the EHSQ content & community lead at Intelex Technologies Inc. She has written about occupational safety and health and environmental issues since 1990.

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