Workplace Matters | Naloxone in the Workplace

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing the lifesaving drug that temporarily stops an opioid overdose, Naloxone, more commonly known as "Narcan". In the first quarter of 2023, the FDA approved naloxone to be sold over the counter. Dr. John Gaal is the director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative and is an advocate for supporting workers with substance use disorders and recovery friendly workplace policies. Guest: Dr. John Gaal Host: Michael Guhin _______________________________________________________________________ For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).