WHY THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC HURTS INJURED WORKERS MOST
Opioid addiction is on the rise nationwide, but it’s hit Ohio especially hard. According to a state report, unintentional drug overdose deaths increased in Ohio by 642 percent between 2000 and 2015. In 2014, we saw more opioid overdose fatalities than any other state in the nation, with unintentional overdose being the leading cause of death in the state since 2007. And, unfortunately, too many of these deaths have been injured workers who were prescribed opioids in an attempt to curb their pain. The story is strikingly similar and scary for people all across the country. Following an injury, a person is prescribed an opioid by a doctor to relieve pain. The patient then uses up the prescription and subsequent refills, but when it finally runs out, they may find that a dependence on the drugs has taken hold. To avoid agonizing withdrawal symptoms — including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and muscle aches, among others — they turn to buying drugs off the street, and the cycle of addiction begins. As tolerance grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to afford pills, and too often, sufferers turn to heroin or illegally produced fentanyl.
Opioid users are naturally at a high risk for overdose, resulting in the tragic deaths of numerous individuals simply seeking relief.
Despite the overwhelmingly negative statistics, opioids are still continually prescribed by doctors. If you or someone you love has suffered an injury at work and has been prescribed one of these powerful painkillers, it’s best to abide by these three rules to avoid addiction: 1. Limit use of the drugs to seven days if possible. 2. Take the opioids by the clock, exactly as prescribed. 3. Make sure you have a medical team that is easily accessible and that provides regular checkups. Recovering from a work-related injury is a trying time for anyone. But it doesn’t have to spiral into a potentially fatal situation. Keep close tabs on your opioid use, and keep the focus on your recovery.
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It only takes 3 ingredients to make these crispy, flavorful potatoes. They’re the perfect side dish for any meal. ROASTED PARMESAN PESTO POTATOES ABBY’S APPETIZERS
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2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons basil pesto
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3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over potatoes and put the pan back in the oven. Roast for an additional 10–15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and crispy. Remove from oven and serve warm.
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In a large bowl, combine potatoes and pesto. Toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to a large baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast 20 minutes and remove from oven.
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Recipe courtesy TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com
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