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Early exposure to opioids in the home significantly increases the risk of later opioid use disorder. This article highlights key adolescent risk factors—parental practices, health beliefs, and early alcohol use—and stresses the importance of prevention through safe storage, disposal, and early interventions at both family and school levels.
DEA testing shows a sharp rise in the danger of counterfeit pills, with 60% now containing a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl—up from 40% in 2021. Often made by Mexican cartels to mimic real prescription opioids, these pills pose serious risks, reinforcing warnings against using non-prescribed medications.
The majority of Americans are not aware of safe medication disposal practices and tend to keep unused medications to avoid doctor visits and to save money. Common practices include throwing pharmaceuticals in the trash and flushing them. The article highlights safe disposal practices and emphasizes the need to implement them as a way to avoid societal harm.
This study found that many U.S. adults share opioid prescriptions and retain leftovers for future use, with safe storage being rare. Nearly half received no clear guidance on proper storage or disposal. The results emphasize the urgent need for public education to reduce risks linked to opioid misuse and improper handling.
This pilot study evaluated a brief, web-based educational intervention aimed at promoting safe use, storage, and disposal of prescription opioids. Developed to address provider time limitations, the tool proved effective in increasing patient knowledge and reducing misuse behaviors, offering a scalable solution to support opioid safety in healthcare settings.
This improvement project in a pediatric outpatient surgical center assessed the effectiveness of an in/at-home opioid disposal method. At just $1.90 per patient, the intervention promoted proper disposal. Researchers are exploring ways to streamline reminder follow-ups by integrating them into standard postoperative calls to boost parent/guardian adherence.
This study examines motivations and barriers to proper disposal of unused opioid medications. Key factors for retention include lack of education and desire for future use, while drivers of disposal include financial incentives, kiosk accessibility, and being prescribed extended-release opioids. The findings offer actionable strategies to improve opioid disposal compliance.
A Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) is a drug safety program that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can require for certain medications with serious safety concerns to help ensure the benefits of the medication outweigh its risks. REMS are designed to reinforce medication use behaviors and actions that support the safe use of that medication. While all medications have labeling that informs health care stakeholders about medication risks, only a few medications require a REMS.
Every medicine has some risk of side effects. Doctors take this into account when prescribing medicines. People who misuse these drugs may not understand the risks. The medicines may not be safe for them, especially at higher doses or when taken with other medicines.