Opioids: Addressing The Epidemic And Its Workplace Impact

It’s estimated that, as many as 50,000 Americans may have died last year alone of opioid-related overdose, and with the use of prescription opioids to relieve pain at staggering levels, that number continues to increase with no end in sight. A recent study showed 2 million Americans had a substance-use disorder involving prescription pain relievers, while drug overdose is now the leading cause of death of Americans under the age of 50. Abuse of the drug has had tragic consequences across the nation, including a significant impact on the workplace. Employers need to take an active role in combating this ...

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