U.S. flag An official website of the United States government
  1. Home
  2. Drugs
  3. Resources for You | Drugs
  4. Educational Resources: Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers
  1. Resources for You | Drugs

Educational Resources: Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers

These educational resources provide information to help prevent the misuse of prescription pain relievers. They are intended for use by educators, health care professionals, and consumers.  

Most materials are available in PDF format for immediate downloading or printing. Some materials may be available in print to order at no cost. Send requests for printed materials to [email protected] or call 1-888-INFO-FDA.

Brochures

The buzz takes your breath away . . . Permanently. Misuse of prescription pain relievers can kill you

The buzz takes your breath away . . . Permanently. Misuse of prescription pain relievers can kill you.

(Printed size 4" x 9"; 6-panel; English)
While created to reach teens and young adults, this brochure is for any consumer who may not use prescription pain relievers safely. It gives information about the dangers of misuse and addiction, drugs to watch out for, symptoms of overdose, and what to do if someone has overdosed. Other resources are also given.

Print Public Service Announcements

The buzz takes your breath away . . . Permanently. Misuse of prescription pain relievers can kill you - Poster                        Is This Where Your Teen Goes to Get High?

The buzz takes your breath away . . . Permanently. Misuse of prescription pain relievers can kill you.

(Print size 7" x 10"; English. Other sizes available upon request.)

It's to die for.

(Print size 7" x 10"; English. Other sizes available upon request.)

Is This Where Your Teen Goes to Get High?

(Print size approximately 7" x 10"; black and white; English. Open letter from FDA, other federal agencies, and non-federal organizations. Educates parents and teens about the risks from medicine abuse; includes tips and other resources for parents.)

 Internet Public Service Annnouncement Banners

Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers Can Kill You - Internet PSA

Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers Can Kill You.

(English; can be used on websites and linked to the pertinent Web pages. Other sizes may be available upon request.)

  • JPG (140 x 140 pixels)

FDA suggests that the banner graphic link to the Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers Web page.

Posters

(Printed size 11" x 15.75"; 4-color; English.)

The buzz takes your breath away . . . Permanently. Misuse of prescription pain relievers can kill you - Poster                                                                                                              

The buzz takes your breath away . . . Permanently. Misuse of prescription pain relievers can kill you.

It's to die for.

Radio Public Service Announcements

Audio files (in MP3 format) and transcripts (in PDF format) for radio public service announcements. There are two different 15-second spots, three different 20-second spots, and three different 30-second spots. All are recorded in English in both a male and female young adult voice.

TitleVoiceRun TimeFile SizeTranscript
"Remember"Male Voice00:00:15276 KBPDF - 12KB
"Remember"Female Voice00:00:15279 KBPDF - 12KB
"Think"Male Voice00:00:15263 KBPDF - 11KB
"Think"Female Voice00:00:15273 KBPDF - 11KB
"AC/DC"Male Voice00:00:20358 KBPDF - 11KB
"AC/DC"Female Voice00:00:20355 KBPDF - 11KB
"Misuse"Male Voice00:00:20373 KBPDF - 12KB
"Misuse"Female Voice00:00:20352 KBPDF - 12KB
"Misusing"Male Voice00:00:20376 KBPDF - 12KB
"Misusing"Female Voice00:00:20365 KBPDF - 12KB
"Addiction"Male Voice00:00:30512 KBPDF - 12KB
"Addiction"Female Voice00:00:30516 KBPDF - 12KB
"All"Male Voice00:00:30491 KBPDF - 12KB
"All"Female Voice00:00:30511 KBPDF - 12KB
"Misuse"Male Voice00:00:30492 KBPDF - 12KB
"Misuse"Female Voice00:00:30517 KBPDF - 12KB

Television Public Service Announcements

Television (TV) public service announcements in low and high bandwidth versions are available upon request.

Additional Information

ResourcesForYou

Back to Top