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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.
Healthcare is evolving toward a collaborative model that emphasizes patient and family engagement across prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This approach improves outcomes and experiences but faces challenges like systemic complexity and cultural resistance. Still, increased involvement from patients and caregivers promises more effective, efficient, and compassionate care for all stakeholders.
Two-thirds of U.S. adults use prescription drugs, with older adults and those with chronic conditions accounting for most usage. Rising medication use and technological advances have driven up costs, sometimes leading patients to underuse prescriptions. This article examines the role of demographics, chronic illness, and policy in medication compliance.
Fewer than 9% of college students with substance use issues seek help, regardless of SUD severity or self-perceived need. Social pressure was the main driver behind help-seeking behavior. The findings emphasize the need for improved early intervention strategies and education to support prevention and treatment within college populations.
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 randomized trial highlights high rates of prescription opioid misuse among U.S. adolescents and young adults, often linked to other substance use. Many obtain opioids from friends or family, emphasizing the need for behavioral interventions, proper disposal, and targeted screening programs to reduce access and prevent future substance use disorders.
In 2020, the U.S. opioid crisis cost nearly $1.5 trillion, fueled by increased use and overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in care and rising racial disparities, particularly among Black Americans, worsened outcomes. The findings highlight the need for expanded treatment access, stigma reduction, and sustained public health efforts.
This study examines opioid prescribing and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) patterns among Pennsylvania Medicaid recipients before and after non-fatal overdoses. Findings reveal minimal increases in MAT use and persistent high opioid prescribing, highlighting significant gaps in care. The study underscores the urgent need to improve treatment strategies for this high-risk population.
This study evaluated the impact of providing at-home opioid disposal products and education during discharge from a pediatric outpatient surgical center. The intervention significantly reduced medication retention and improved proper disposal rates. Families found the method convenient, highlighting the value of integrating disposal tools into discharge planning to enhance opioid safety.
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.