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. 2022 Aug 17;14(8):e28111. doi: 10.7759/cureus.28111

Table 4. Opioid disposal online survey questionnaire.

Q1: What body area did you recently have surgery on?
Neck
Back
Hand, wrist, or forearm
Elbow, arm, or shoulder
Hip
Knee
Foot or ankle
Q2: What is your age?
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
65+
Q3: Describe your gender.
Male
Female
Other: ________
Q4: Were you prescribed opioids (ie, oxycodone, Percocet, Vicodin, etc) after surgery?
Yes
No
Q5: Where in your house do you keep your prescription opioids?
Describe: _______
Q6: Is this location locked?
Yes
No
Q7: What do you do with your unused pain medication?
I hold on to them
Flush them down the toilet
Throw them in the trash
Take them to a medication drop-off location
Other: _______
Q8: Are you concerned about any children, family members, or friends using your pain medication?
Yes
No
Q9: Do you know someone who has misused prescription opioids?
Yes
No
Q10: How serious of a problem do you think prescription drug misuse is to society?
Not serious
Somewhat serious
Very serious
Extremely serious
Q11: Have you ever attended a drug take-back event?
Yes
No
Q12: Where would be best for you to dispose of any opioids? Choose as many as you like.
At a local pharmacy
At my physician’s office
At a special collection event in my community
At a police department
At a fire station
At a municipal hazardous waste facility
Other: _______