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 the popularity of edible products containing mushrooms and other psychoactive ingredients continues to rise, employers need to be vigilant about the potential risks these substances pose in the workplace....
As marijuana continues to be legalized for recreational use across more U.S. states, the impacts on various aspects of society are becoming clearer. A recent study published in the JAMA...
As a small business owner, maintaining a drug-free workplace is essential for safety, productivity, and compliance with industry regulations. However, recent reports indicate that more employees than ever are attempting...
For small business owners in safety-sensitive industries like construction, transportation, and manufacturing, understanding how evolving marijuana laws affect your workplace is crucial. With marijuana legal for use in many states,...