Opioids in the Workplace
The effects of opioid use and misuse are not isolated to work or home environments, and the potential for opioid use disorder may be preceded by injuries that happen in the workplace, with the consequences affecting both an individual’s working life as well as their home life.
By using Total Worker Health® principles, NIOSH is developing solutions to help workers and employers facing this crisis in their communities. Learn more about the specific steps NIOSH is taking to approach this challenge.
Information for:
MMWR Opioid Reports
Naloxone Training and Resources
Clinicians: Learn strategies to increase naloxone prescribing and how to recognize signs of opioid use disorder
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Page last reviewed: April 13, 2020
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health