The cost of treating opioid addiction among American workers and their families has skyrocketed in recent years, a new study has found.
People covered by employer health insurance received $2.6 billion worth of treatment for opioid addiction and overdoses in 2016,...
WASHINGTON — Marijuana and opioid use has been an acknowledged problem for many years in just about every industry, including tire retailing and auto service.
However, sometimes the problem can become apparent in startling ways....
With just over a year to go before medical marijuana becomes legally available in Ohio, employers are already updating their drug policies to cover workers on the job.
Traditionally, company drug and alcohol policies...
In addition to running his construction company and serving on the Berkeley County Council in West Virginia, the responsibility that weighs heaviest on Dan Dulyea is helping his 34-year-old son avoid opioids and heroin.
Dan Dulyea Jr. has been...
We are writing today urging President Trump to heed the advice of the bipartisan White House Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and declare the opioid epidemic a National Emergency.
As a small business owner, maintaining a drug-free workplace is essential for safety and productivity. Drug test kits are an invaluable tool in this process, whether for pre-employment screenings, random...
Rescinding an offer of employment is never an easy decision, but situations involving substance use or failed drug tests can make the process even more sensitive. Small business owners must...
As 2024 draws to a close, workplaces have an opportunity to reflect on the most recent data and implement strategies to support employees struggling with substance use or in recovery....
The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, but for employees in recovery, it can also bring unique challenges. Workplaces that proactively foster a recovery-friendly environment not...