Do not share pain medications

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May 29, 2018 | W. Michael Hooten, M.D. | @wmichaelhootenmd

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.