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Non-addictive painkillers, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, can be just as effective as prescription opioids at reducing certain types of pain.

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

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What Are Opioids?

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.

Addiction, Epidemic, Painkillers, Prescriptions

1 Year Later: Rebekkah’s

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.

Addiction, Heroin, Painkillers

Caroline's Best Day

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.

Addiction, Painkillers

Duane's Best Day

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.

Addiction, Heroin, Painkillers

Fact

More than 17,000 people died from prescription opioid overdoses in 2017.

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

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Addiction, Overdose, Painkillers

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Opioid painkillers like Vicodin® and OxyContin® are chemically similar to heroin.

NIDA. Opioids. National Institute on Drug Abuse website. https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids. . Accessed May 11, 2018.

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Heroin, Painkillers

Fact

Dependence on prescription opioids can happen after just five days.

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

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Addiction, Painkillers, Prescriptions

Fact

80% of heroin users started with a prescription painkiller.

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

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Addiction, Epidemic, Painkillers