How can you help your employees and your business?
No matter the size of your business, there are concrete actions you can take to maintain a safe and supportive workplace.
More than 2 million Americans suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD) – and in Arizona this crisis has led to more than 52,000 suspected opioid overdoses and 7,000 deaths since June 2017. For the first time, a person is more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than a car crash.
75% of employers
report that opioid use has impacted their workplace.
17% of employers report being extremely well-prepared to address the issue.
7 years in a row,
overdose deaths at work have increased.
Build buy-in to lead change at your organization.
Align your organization and support your employees.
Learn best practices to reduce stigma opioid use disorder.
“The workplace is a key environment for reaching employees, families and communities to help prevent further opioid misuse, addiction and overdose, and to help those already affected.” National Safety Council, 2019
