Safety
Reducing Opioid and Substance Use Disorders in the Construction Industry
An often-overlooked risk to construction workers is the threat posed by opioids prescribed after an injury. The CDC found that 13% started or increased substance use to deal with stress related to the global pandemic.
By Toby Cushing
June 15, 2021
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Safety
by Toby Cushing
Toby Cushing holds a B.S. in Biology from Houghton College, a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Master of Law (LL.M.) in Insurance Law from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He has worked in The Hartford’s claim group, law department and underwriting units since 2010.
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