Patient and Family Knowledge of Proper Opioid Disposal Following Surgery

Abstract

Purpose: Opioids are often prescribed after a surgical intervention to ensure adequate pain control. This may yield a surplus of opioids in the home at the conclusion of surgical pain. Unsecured opioids may lead to accidental ingestion or nonmedical use with serious consequences including addiction and premature death. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge of proper opioid disposal techniques …