Are you or a family member prescribed opioid medications to manage your pain? Wondering how you can safely and responsibly manage your opioid use and prevent abuse and addiction for yourself and others? Today, Clear Horizons Healthcare is covering some ways to prevent opioid misuse, abuse and addiction in your home. Have questions regarding opioids? Interested in opioid addiction treatment in Audubon, New Jersey?

Working With Your Doctor

• Create a plan with your doctor and stick to it.
• Discuss side effects with your doctor.
• Talk with your doctor about any concerns you may have about taking an opioid medication.
• Ask about any alternative treatment options your doctor may be aware of.
• Follow up with your doctor regularly about your pain management and opioid use.

Taking Medication Properly

• Do not take opioid medication more often than prescribed.
• Do not take more opioid medication than prescribed.
• Let your doctor know of any side effects you may be experiencing due to your opioid medication.
• Avoid taking opioid medications with alcohol or other substances, this can actually be lethal.
• Do not share or sell your prescription opioid medications.
• Warn your children and family members about the risk of taking opioid medications.

Storing Medication Properly

• Be sure to store your opioid medication in a secure location that is out of reach from children, visitors and other people.
• If you have any opioid medication left following your treatment, be sure to dispose of it properly. There are often drug take-back or pharmacy mail-back programs available that can properly dispose of your medication and ensure it doesn’t end up in the wrong hands.

Start Opioid Addiction Treatment in Audubon, NJ Today

Are you or a loved one suffering from opioid misuse, abuse or addiction? Think you may need Audubon opioid addiction treatment? Contact Clear Horizons Healthcare today to get started.