by Michael Coupland | May 27, 2019 | Injured Workers, Mental Health, Opioids
Hyperalgesia—A Blessing in Disguise for Opioid Users We know the danger of long-term, unnecessary opioid use: Respiratory depression Drowsiness Lethargy Paranoia Nausea Constipation Decreased sexual function Death And the list goes on. But the one side effect of... 
by Michael Coupland | May 13, 2019 | Injured Workers, Workers' Compensation
On average, workers’ compensation payers are spending more money per claim, despite the drop in frequency for most of the last several years. There are several factors driving these costs—medications, overutilization and more procedures being done in hospitals or... 
