Women are often placed in the situation of being the primary healthcare decision-makers not only for themselves but also for family members. The narratives of women struggling with opioid and substance use disorders and those trying to find safe ways to manage pain are both heartbreaking and compelling. It is important to keep women safe and informed about the potential harms of medications in order to prevent drug overdoses, both among themselves and their family members.

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