Employers can significantly improve health outcomes and combat the opioid epidemic by learning more about opioid use disorders and educating their employees about the warning signs and risks of addiction to prescription pain medication. There are also other ways business leaders can make a difference, including:
- Creating a supportive environment for employees recovering from an opioid use disorder
- Sharing information about treatment options
- Promoting safe use, storage, and disposal of prescription medications
- Preparing for overdose emergencies
- Communicating information about any Employee Assistance Programs
- Supporting health and wellness initiatives in the workplace.
Visit our resources page for more information on how you can Stand Up for your employees.
Employers can significantly improve health outcomes and combat the opioid epidemic by learning more about opioid use disorders and educating their employees about the warning signs and risks of addiction to prescription pain medication. There are also other ways business leaders can make a difference, including:
- Creating a supportive environment for employees recovering from an opioid use disorder
- Sharing information about treatment options
- Promoting safe use, storage, and disposal of prescription medications
- Preparing for overdose emergencies
- Communicating information about any Employee Assistance Programs
- Supporting health and wellness initiatives in the workplace.
Visit our resources page for more information on how you can Stand Up for your employees.