What the Public Needs to Know about the Epidemic
Every day, 44 people in the U.S. die from overdose of prescription painkillers, and many more become addicted. Protect yourself and your loved ones from prescription painkiller abuse and overdose death.
- Talk with your doctor about:
- The risks of prescription painkillers and other ways to manage your pain.
- Making a plan on when and how to stop, if a choice is made to use prescription painkillers.
- Use prescription painkillers only as instructed by your doctor.
- Store prescription painkillers in a safe place and out of reach of others.
- Help prevent misuse and abuse by not selling or sharing prescription painkillers. Never use another person's prescription painkillers.
Get help for substance abuse problems at 1-800-662-HELP.
Call Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 if you have questions about medicines.
An infographic from the National Safety Council shows the effectiveness of various medications and other alternative options for pain relief.
No hay comentarios:
Publicar un comentario