Prescription opioids are a major reason for the skyrocketing cost of workers' compensation insurance, as evidence points to harmful consequences from the long-term use of the medication, says a report from insurance broker Lockton.
In a report titled, "Opioids Wreak Havoc on Workers' Compensation Costs," Keith E. Rosenblum, senior risk consultant for Lockton Companies, says the abuse of opiates by injured workers is a major problem, both in terms of cost and individual health.
"Prescription opioids are presently the number one workers' compensation problem in terms of controlling the ultimate cost of indemnity losses," he writes.
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