Joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. which of these scenarios could lead to prescription drug abuse? check all that apply. 1 joel takes the painkillers in a method that was not recommended by his doctor. 2 joel gives the painkillers to his friend who also has knee pain. 3 joel continues to take the drugs even after he is no longer in pain. 4 joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers. 5 joel takes the painkillers for the first few days and throws away the rest.