Creating a culture andenvironment that promotes the health and well-being of employeesand a company that cares increases the likelihood of employeesreceiving intervention. (Photo: Shutterstock)
It's no surprise that with more than two million Americanssuffering from opioid addiction, employers are feeling the effect. In fact, according to asurvey by the National Safety Council, 70percent of employers report their workplace has been impacted byopioids.
With alarming statistics like these, the spotlight on theemployer to address addiction in the workplace is now growingbrighter. Employers are uniquely positioned to play an active rolein solving the problem. Through their resources and benefit plans,employers have the potential to improve the livelihood of employeesand their families, as well as the environment workers are exposedto for most of their waking hours. Employers who are self-fundedalso have direct control over coverage for opioids as well asalternative treatment.
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