Question

joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?
o joel takes the painkillers in a method that was only recommended by his doctor.
o joel tells his friend who also has knee pain that a doctor gave him painkillers.
o joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.
o joel takes the painkillers for the first few days and throws away the rest.

Explanation:

Prescription drug abuse involves using medications in a way not intended by a doctor. Taking other pain - killers in addition to the prescribed ones is an improper use as it can lead to an unsafe amount of medication in the body and potential health risks. The other options are either proper use (taking as recommended), sharing information (not abuse), or proper disposal.

Answer:

Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.