Tips to unveil a new policy to employees and gain their active participation and support.
There are a wealth of resources available as you consider addressing opioid use disorder as part of your overall commitment to wellness at your workplace. While we have prioritized resources based on organization needs, size and readiness, we have provided this page as a resource when you are looking for more information.
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Tips to unveil a new policy to employees and gain their active participation and support.
The basics to understanding and communicating about opioids in the workplace.
Infographic highlighting how opioids impact employee safety and your bottom line
Infographics highlighting the state of the opioid crisis.
A stepped plan to help keep the issue top-of-mind year round.
Opioids may be prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe pain following surgery, an injury, or other health conditions. Prescription opioids carry considerable risk of side effects and can lead to misuse, addiction, or overdose. There are safe and effective non-opioid medications for pain.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders.
Factsheet on opioids, their impact on the body, their side effects and how they can impair, and what that means for treatment and recovery.
This checklist is a starting point for businesses looking to establish opioid use disorder prevention policies and procedures. Every business is different, so it’s important to consult with the proper team members as you roll out a new policy and program.
These resources can help supplement efforts to prevent overdose and substance use related harms. Use and share content and images on overdose prevention and opioid prescribing. Access resources about the importance of overdose prevention and stay up to date with news from the Division of Overdose Prevention.
Anyone can experience stigma, and it can make getting help harder. Learn more about stigma and the harmful effects it has on people with substance use disorders, and find resources that can help you understand addiction and support others.