Join Dr. Holly Geyer and Kristina Crane as part of the Opioid & The Workplace Summit to learn about the state of the opioid crisis on a state and national scale, the biology that drives addiction and the legal landscape for employers and employment regulations.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIf opioid use or misuse is affecting your life or work, or you think you may have a problem with opioids, the time to seek help is now. Opioid use disorder (the medical name for opioid addiction) is a long-term, relapsing brain disease – asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Read MoreOverdoses involving opioids continue to rise, with over 47,000 fatal opioid overdoses in 2017. Non-fatal overdoses are several times more common than fatal opioid overdoses.
Read MoreInfographic highlighting how opioids impact employee safety and your bottom line
Read MoreFactsheet on opioids, their impact on the body, their side effects and how they can impair, and what that means for treatment and recovery.
Read MoreThe basics to understanding and communicating about opioids in the workplace.
Read MoreFrequently asked questions about harm reduction, overdose, drugs, and safer substance use.
Read MoreThe Substance Use Disorder Calculator is an online tool that can help you estimate the prevalence of alcohol, illicit drug, and prescription pain medication abuse or dependence in your population.
Read MoreOpioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain.
Read MoreUnderstand the challenge. Why do youth use drugs?
Read MoreAddiction is the most severe form of a full spectrum of substance use disorders, and is a medical illness caused by repeated misuse of a substance or substances.
Read MoreDrug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will.
Read MoreA white paper culminating over a year’s worth of work by a group of professionals committed to saving the lives and livelihoods of workers and families impacted by the tragedy of opioids and other substance abuse.
Read MoreA Maryland Department of Health report identifying opportunities for possible collaboration and intervention to help Maryland businesses.
Read MoreInfographics highlighting the state of the opioid crisis.
Read MoreResearch and case studies about developing a worker safety and health strategic plan.
Infographics highlighting key findings about opioid overdoses at work and what employer can do.
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