Abuse and Misuse of prescription pain relievers in a serious public healthcare problem. In 2011, the White House identified prescription drug abuse and misuse as a major public health and public safety crisis. They therefore called for urgent action to ensure the appropriate balance between the benefits and risks for these medications.
Pain Medicine 411 wants to share facts and resources with you to help you stay better informed.
Alliance for Balanced Pain Medicine
Prescription Drug Abuse Information and Statistics
Pillbox – rapid identification, reliable information
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
Important Safety Information on Abuse, Misuse and Storage:
Consumer Med Safety – protect yourself from medication errors
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: Where Families Find Answers
Educate before you medicate: the National Council on Patient Information and Education
Safe Medicine Use, Storage and Disposal
Displaying the need for a balanced approach to both pain management and pain policy–
Alliance for Balanced Pain Management (AfBPM)
