Do not share pain medications

Have you ever given a friend or family member your leftover prescription  pain pills because they have a sore back or a headache? Mayo Clinic experts say sharing opioids is never a good idea.

Reporter Vivien Williams talks with Dr. Michael Hooten, a pain management specialist at Mayo Clinic, about why sharing opioid pain medication can be dangerous.

Watch the Mayo Clinic Minute: Do not share pain medication.