The Opioid Crisis: Unused Medications and Buyback Solutions

This chapter explores an individual's harrowing journey through opioid addiction, shedding light on the broader opioid crisis and the role of prescription practices. It discusses the challenges of unused medications, emphasizing the importance of safe disposal and potential buyback programs as strategies to combat drug diversion. Through listener anecdotes and existing initiatives, the chapter highlights the necessity for better management of prescription opioids to mitigate their misuse.