If You Use Prescription Painkillers, This News Is for You

Deaths from prescription painkillers are up a whopping 16 percent since 2013, according to the Associated Press. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, the Mayo Clinic reports, and more than have of Americans take two. Opioid-based painkillers are among the most commonly prescribed which, given their addicting nature, is concerning to public health officials. So how can you avoid the problems associated with such widespread drugs?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us If You Use Prescription Painkillers, This News Is for You Deaths from prescription painkillers are up a whopping 16 percent since 2013, according to the Associated Press.  Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half of Americans take two. The problem is that opioid-based painkillers are among the most commonly prescribed which, given their addicting nature, is concerning to public health officials. So how can you avoid the problems associated with such widespread drugs?  Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Avoiding the Pitfalls of Prescription Painkillers: Your Guide READ NOW 10 Reasons People Abuse Pain Drugs    READ NOW How Can I Tell If I'm Addicted to Pain Drugs?    READ NOW The 10 Most Addictive Pain Killers You Might Want to Avoid READ NOW Trending Now • How to Enjoy Christmas On a Restrictive Diet • 25 Healthy Christmas Snack Ideas • 15 Tips to Dry Up Your Breasts • The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain • 5 Holiday Workouts to Keep You as Sane as Possible • Quit Procrastinating. Seriously. • 30 Bodyweight Workouts You Can Do Anywhere Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.