“The opioid epidemic in the United States claims thousands of lives every year, to the point where many medical professionals are now taking extreme measures to help people who are suffering from addiction. For many, this includes carrying the drug naloxone on them at all times.
One such medical professional is Isela, a nurse specializing in addiction treatment at the Boston Medical Center. But the fact that she carries the drug on her in case she comes across someone who has overdosed on opioids has resulted in her being unable to get life insurance, as NPR reported.”
Read more at: https://www.inquisitr.com/5211077/nurse-denied-life-insurance-cover-addiction-treatment/
Source: Inquisitr.com – December 15, 2018
