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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.
A national study of over 3,000 U.S. secondary school students found a strong link between high medical and nonmedical use of ADHD stimulants. Certain school and demographic factors increased risk. The findings highlight the need for targeted prevention efforts in schools with high stimulant prescription rates to reduce misuse.
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.
This national report highlights 2014 behavioral health data, revealing increases in marijuana and heroin use, while nonmedical pain reliever use declined. Substance use disorders affected 21.5 million Americans, with alcohol use disorder being most common. Mental illness remained prevalent, especially among young adults. The findings underscore prevention and treatment priorities.
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.
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.
Most individuals who misuse prescription pain relievers obtain them for free from friends, family, or healthcare providers. This article emphasizes the importance of not sharing medications and properly disposing of unused prescriptions to prevent misuse. The findings support targeted prevention strategies to reduce access to potentially addictive medications.
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 national study reveals that many parents keep leftover narcotic pain medications due to a lack of provider guidance on proper disposal. Only one-third received disposal instructions, despite half reporting unused meds. The findings highlight the need for improved provider communication and prescribing practices to reduce risks in home medicine cabinets.