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.

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5 tips to make sure you're getting rid of your medicine the right way »

Other resources

For more information about the risks of opioids and opioid addiction, visit dontletthemdie.com.
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.