Patterns of Storage, Use, and Disposal of Prescription Opioids by Parents of Children with Cancer
Multiple studies have demonstrated that adults do not store prescription opioids safely. Increased prescription opioid rates have led to an increased incidence of opioid poisonings in children and adolescents.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Kevin Madden, Akhila Reddy, Maxine De La Cruz, Diane Liu, Eduardo Bruera Source Type: research
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