2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Comprehensive Solutions to Address Opioids and Other Substance Misuse (Room 25 C)

19 Sep 22
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Implementation and Operation

Opioids and other substances continue to impact workers and workplaces. More than 100,000 people died from an overdose in 2021 – the most ever recorded. Workplaces have an essential role to play in preventing opioid use, misuse, overdose and death. In this session, you’ll learn about the costs of substance use and how to support workers in recovery, prevent overdoses, reduce harm, and ultimately prevent injuries and death.