“…31 As previously mentioned, being unemployed or not in the labor force may be a risk factor for drug overdose death. 32 , 33 , 34 Additionally, the risk of a drug overdose may have been impacted by changes in the risk of occupational injuries, a likely risk factor for opioid use, 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 among essential workers due to working more hours and having heavier workloads.…”