Opiates are currently the most commonly used medication in death by suicide in the UK. (Followed by tri-cyclin antidepressants, anti psychotics, combination opiates plus paracetamol, and then paracetamol alone).

They're also often the cause of accidental overdose.

If you do take opiate meds please keep them in a safe place; don't stock pile them; consider smaller more frequent prescriptions if you or someone you live with are vulnerable.