Knowledge is Power When It Comes to Opioid Use
12/15/20 Michael Coupland The use of opioids across our nation has risen to epidemic proportions, and regulators, government agencies and, of course, the workers' compensation industry have implemented actions designed to address this problem. Their efforts are commendable, and the workers' compensation industry has made good strides toward stemming the complications associated with opioids. But lost in this conversation is an understanding of who, how and why opioids affect certain people. The best way to truly prevent the potential negative consequences of opioid use is to act from a positi...