New research aims to help reduce the quantity of unused prescription opioids after emergency department visits and lessen the risk of opioid misuse and overdose. The study, titled “Opioid prescribing requirements to minimize unused medications after an emergency department visit for acute pain: a prospective cohort study,” is published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Overprescribing is linked to opioid misuse and overdose, with household supplies of opioids associated with an increased risk of overdose, as many people do not dispose of unused medications safely. In Canada, more than 7,500 Read More