Medical Review Officer (MRO) Assistant Training-Substance Use in the U.S. and in the Workplace

Substance Use in the U.S. and in the Workplace

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video segment discusses substance use in the United States and its implications in the workplace. It highlights various factors that influence the prevalence and abuse of illegal drugs, including age, education, geography, gender, and type of drugs used. The data from sources like the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Monitoring the Future survey, and Drug Abuse Warning Network are presented to provide insights into the prevalence of drug use in the US. The video emphasizes the increasing use of marijuana, the impact of opioid medication and misuse, and the rising number of drug-related emergency room visits. The summary concludes by highlighting the widespread use of substances in the US and the factors that contribute to unauthorized drug use. No credits are granted.

Keywords

substance use

United States

workplace

illegal drugs

prevalence

abuse