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Municipalities Sue Big Pharma For Opioid Crisis Damages

The opioid epidemic, besides its unfathomable human costs, has had large economic costs for businesses and governments that must manage workers compensation costs. Opioid prescriptions in ... READ MORE

Posted by Jeffrey Forbes

DOT Updates to Post-accident Drug Testing: What to Know

As various parts of the United States federal government move to address the growing opioid crisis, the Department of Transportation has updated its drug testing policies to include a ... READ MORE

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Defending Manufacturers & Distributors In The Opioid Crisis

As companies, states, workers compensation boards, and various federal government agencies grapple with the growing opioid epidemic, litigation against the pharmaceutical companies ... READ MORE

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The Role That Workers' Compensation Plays In The Opioid Crisis

To combat the growing epidemic of opioid abuse, the Center for Disease Control issued guidelines aimed at limiting the prescription of opioids in ways that might lead to ongoing addiction. ... READ MORE

Posted by Jeffrey Forbes

CDC Releases Guidelines To Stem The Tide Of Opioid Use

Opioid prescriptions and opioid abuse have the potential to substantially increase workers’ compensation costs for companies. Opioids lead to addictions and can increase the amount of time ... READ MORE

Posted by Jeffrey Forbes