The isolation and anxiety of social distancing and shelter-in-place has posed challenges and risks for the millions of Americans fighting another epidemic at home — opioids.
The effects of the opioid epidemic reach extensively into the business community — 75% of employers reported being directly affected by opioids, often as contributing to workplace accidents, lost productivity, staffing issues, missed workdays, and increased care and leave costs.
As employers begin implementing their return to work strategies, it’s important that they remain focused on managing the opioid crisis considering the broader global health and economic crisis of COVID-19. What can you do?
WorkSiteRight focuses on prevention and early treatment to address health issues before prescription drugs are needed.