You Have the Power to Prevent Opioid Misuse
Opioids are a type of medication used to reduce pain. Prescription opioids, such as Vicodin®, Ultram®, Oxycontin® or Percocet®, are one way to safely manage severe pain when taken as directed by a doctor.
However, misusing prescription opioids can put you at risk of physical dependence, addiction, overdose and death. Misusing your medications means taking more than you were prescribed, taking someone else's medication or any non-medical use.