Opioids and work: Evidence, perspectives, and looking ahead

With the growing body of evidence that opioid-related harms are impacting workers and workplaces, the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) jointly hosted a workshop in Toronto, Canada on March 20, 2024.

The workshop had three main objectives: to share evidence and diverse perspectives on opioid-related harms in the workplace; to discuss the underlying contributors to the problem; and to identify priorities, initiatives, and strategies to address opioid-related harms in the context of work. This report includes summaries of the workshop presentations and panel discussions and outlines the priority actions discussed at the workshop.