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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.
This guide outlines best practices for safely disposing of unwanted pharmaceuticals during and after emergencies. It covers disposal methods like incineration and landfill burial, categorization, handling, and stakeholder coordination. Designed for healthcare providers, NGOs, and governments, it aims to reduce environmental harm and prevent misuse during crisis response efforts.
This study examines the economic cost of opioid use disorder (OUD) and the societal value of preventing it. Using 2015–2018 data, it analyzes the financial burden across taxpayers, healthcare, and society, revealing increased spending despite a decline in OUD cases—largely due to the rising prevalence of fentanyl.
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.
More than 200,000 veterans received naloxone, a pharmaceutical used to block the potentially deadly effects of opioids, through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone (OEND) effort. The OEND program is multidisciplinary and focuses on vulnerable populations with educational efforts and Naloxone.
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.
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 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.