The National Safety Council produced this infographic comparing the number of deaths in 2013 caused by drug overdoses as compared to deaths from falls. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Prescription Opioids
Drug Overdoses: Opioid Painkillers (1999-2013)
This resource is an educational infographic showing increase in overdoses related to prescription opioids between 1999 and 2013. Continue reading
Abuse of Prescription (Rx) Drugs Affects Young Adults Most
This resource is an educational infographic on young adult abuse of prescription opioids.
Funding Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Evidence for the Efficacy of Pain Medications
This report provides an overview of the evidence of the relative effectiveness of pain medications, including opioids and nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Continue reading