Workplace

Equip workplaces, facilities, and hospitality venues with NARCAN^® Nasal Spray in case of an accidental opioid emergency.

overdose fatalities continue to rise in the workplace

The number of drug overdose deaths at work have risen every year since 2012 and account for almost 10% of all occupational injury deaths.

The use of prescription drugs like opioids and other substances may be influenced by workplace factors, such as work-related injury, pain or mental stress.

Opioid overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.

National Safety Council (NSC) estimates based on data from the National Canter for Health Statistics, Mortality Data for 2023.

the workplace is not immune to Opioid use and misuse

In a time when opioids are so prolific, it’s important for workers to feel empowered and prepared in case of an accidental overdose.

Based on a 2024 survey of >500 employers conducted by the National Safety Council

62%

of employers surveyed report that opioid use impacts the safety of their workplace

50%

of employers surveyed report opioid use causes more near misses and injuries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

~58%

of fatalities (388 deaths) within the category ‘exposure to harmful substances or environments' were attributed to unintentional overdose from non-medical use of drugs in 2020.