Patient and Family Resources
While opioids remain a critical component of pain care for certain populations and kinds of pain, this benefit must be balanced with the inherent risks of opioid therapy.
Resources
UK HealthCare
Other resources
- For more information about the risks of opioids and opioid addiction, visit dontletthemdie.com.
- Do you know how to properly dispose of unused medication? If not, see the guide below from Allied Against Opioid Use. Then, view prescription drug disposal locations to find the one nearest you.
- Naloxone locator – Opioid overdose can be deadly, even when the medication is prescribed. For more information about what you can do, and to find the nearest pharmacy dispensing naloxone, visit StopOverdosesKY.