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Key Points Question What role do household opioid prescription availability and prescription characteristics play in an individual’s odds of opioid overdose? Findings In this cohort study of 1 691 856 Oregon adults in 1 187 140 households, the odds of opioid-related overdose increased significantly when another household member had opioid fills in the preceding 6 months. The odds also increased when both the individual and another household member had opioid fills in the preceding 6 months. Meaning The findings of this cohort study underscore the importance of educating individuals about the risks of keeping opioids in the household.