Understanding Today’s Opiate Epidemic

The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. has never been higher. In 2017, more than two-thirds of these deaths involved opioids. Overall, substance abuse costs the U.S. economy more than $400 billion a year in lost productivity, reports the National Safety Council. We’ll explore the factors that have fueled this addiction epidemic and what you need to know to keep yourself, your family, and co-workers healthy and safe.