Preventing Opioid Misuse

We can all take steps to prevent opioid misuse.

Talk to your children.
- Here are resources for parents on preventing substance misuse
  - The Medicine Abuse Project - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
  - Parents360 Rx Action Toolkit - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Talk with your doctor. Discuss alternatives to opioids for pain management.
- Opioids and Chronic Pain
  - Pathways to Prevention: The Role of Opioids in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
  - Video: Dr. Nora Volkow on Pain Research and Opioids
Monitor your medications. Count your medications. Make sure they are safe and secure. Dispose of unwanted medications.
- List of prescription drug collection boxes to dispose of unwanted medication