Opioid Basics
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.
Understanding Stigma
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are some of the cost stigmatized medical conditions, even though people increasingly understand that SUD is a complex disease that can be difficult to treat and may require ongoing medical care.
Commonly Used Terms & Introductory Information
The basics to understanding and communicating about opioids in the workplace.
Opioids: Facts to Know
Factsheet on opioids, their impact on the body, their side effects and how they can impair, and what that means for treatment and recovery.
Infographic: How Opioid Use Affects the Workplace
Infographic highlighting how opioids impact employee safety and your bottom line
Anti-Stigma Toolkit: A Guide to Reducing Addiction-Related Stigma
Building Employee Buy-In
Tips to unveil a new policy to employees and gain their active participation and support.
Month-by-Month Communications Plan
A stepped plan to help keep the issue top-of-mind year round.
OUD Business Toolkit Checklist
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.
Overdose Prevention Resources
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.