In response to a sharp increase in opioid misuse and opioid-related overdoses, the United States declared a nationwide public health emergency in October 2017. Today, individuals, families, and communities across the nation are still facing significant emotional, social, physical, and financial impacts. Workplaces are no exception.
Here, employers will learn the basics of opioid use and addiction, how opioids relate to pain management, and the impact of the opioid crisis on the workplace.