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Five Strategies to Deal With Opioid Dependence and Substance Abuse in Construction

Illicit drug use among constructions workers is at 15 percent—and construction workers are more likely to abuse opioids than employees in any other industry (except food service). Here's how to best handle substance abuse in the workplace.
By Dr. Deborah Happ
February 20, 2018
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by Dr. Deborah Happ
New Directions provides employee assistance programs and managed behavioral health services to health plans and employers. 

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