Fact Fact Fact Non-addictive painkillers, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, can be just as effective as prescription opioids at reducing certain types of pain. 21 Reactions Source: Chang AK, Bijur PE, Esses D, Barnaby DP, Baer J. Effect of a Single Dose of Oral Opioid and Nonopioid Analgesics on Acute Extremity Pain in the Emergency DepartmentA Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA.2017;318(17):1661–1667. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.16190 See all +less − Painkillers
What Are Opioids? What Are Opioids? “Opioids” is a term for drugs that bind to opioid receptors in the body. Regular use of opioid drugs, even as prescribed by a doctor or medical professional, can lead to dependence. Learn More Addiction, Epidemic, Painkillers, Prescriptions
1 Year Later: Rebekkah’s 1 Year Later: Rebekkah’s Story Opioid dependence can happen after just 5 days. Recovery is possible and doesn’t have to be a solo journey. Watch Now Addiction, Heroin, Painkillers
Caroline's Best Day Caroline's Best Day Opioid dependence can happen after just 5 days, and can happen to anyone regardless of achievements, goals, awards, or prowess. Watch Now Addiction, Painkillers
Duane's Best Day Duane's Best Day Opioid dependence can happen after just 5 days. Don’t let short-term stress create a long-term serious mental health issue. Watch Now Addiction, Heroin, Painkillers
Fact Fact Fact More than 17,000 people died from prescription opioid overdoses in 2017. 4 Reactions Source: Scholl L, Seth P, Kariisa M, Wilson N, Baldwin G. Drug and Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths — United States, 2013–2017. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;67:1419–1427. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm675152e1 See all +less − Addiction, Overdose, Painkillers
Fact Fact Fact Opioid painkillers like Vicodin® and OxyContin® are chemically similar to heroin. 244 Reactions Source: NIDA. Opioids. National Institute on Drug Abuse website. https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids. . Accessed May 11, 2018. See all +less − Heroin, Painkillers
Fact Fact Fact Dependence on prescription opioids can happen after just five days. 46 Reactions Source: Shah A, Hayes CJ, Martin BC. Characteristics of Initial Prescription Episodes and Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use — United States, 2006–2015. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:265–269. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6610a1 See all +less − Addiction, Painkillers, Prescriptions
Fact Fact Fact 80% of heroin users started with a prescription painkiller. 16 Reactions Source: Jones CM. Heroin use and heroin use risk behaviors among nonmedical users of prescription opioid pain relievers – United States, 2002-2004 and 2008-2010. Drug Alcohol Depend (2013) 132:95–100 See all +less − Addiction, Epidemic, Painkillers
