How employers can help curb workplace opioid use

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As employers wake up to the notion that substance abuse may be wreaking havoc in a nearby cubicle, there are steps to take to ensure that the right benefits and the right communications strategy are in place.

A recent survey by the National Safety Council found that 70% of businesses say that narcotic painkillers have affected their business. To help monitor use of opioids, the NSC advises employers to take the following steps to help curb drug use in the workplace.

As employers wake up to the notion that substance abuse may be wreaking havoc in a nearby cubicle, there are steps to take to ensure that the right benefits and the right communications strategy are in place.

A recent survey by the National Safety Council found that 70% of businesses say that narcotic painkillers have affected their business. To help monitor use of opioids, the NSC advises employers to take the following steps to help curb drug use in the workplace.

Nick Otto
Former senior editor

Nick Otto is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.


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