Rx Awareness | CDC Injury Center

Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a lot. HHS/CDC cdc.gov/RxAwareness

You never expect you're going to lose a child. It's all out of order. -Judy

Our secrets keep us sick. -Devin

I was given a prescription opioid pain medication that lasted a lot longer than the pain itself. -Mike

Knowing that it could have been prevented made it worse. -Tamera

Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a lot.

You never expect you're going to lose a child. It's all out of order. -Judy

Our secrets keep us sick. -Devin

Knowing that it could have been prevented made it worse. -Tamera

I was given a prescription opioid pain medication that lasted a lot longer than the pain itself. -Mike

I'm not supposed to be the one to pick which sneakers I'm going to bury him in. -Ann Marie

About The Campaign

Overview of the Rx Awareness campaign

Prevent Overdose

Find out how you can prevent opioid overdose

Real people sharing their stories about prescription opioids

See how Rx Awareness is being used and promoted online and through the media

Treatment and Recovery

Resources that may help aid in treatment

Opioid Overdose Website

Learn more about opioid misuse and overdose, data, and prevention

Signs & Billboards

All Campaign Resources

Page last reviewed: March 12, 2019

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control