The American Academy of Family Physicians’ national public service announcement (PSA) campaign continues in November with a segment on opioid misuse and safe medication storage.
Each PSA educates the audience about an issue and urges them to visit FamilyDoctor.org for more information. Each PSA has an English and Spanish version as well as radio and television formats.
Suggested tweets include:
- Opioids are common pain medicines but can be addictive and even deadly if misused. Learn more on #opioid safety at https://familydoctor.org/safe-use-storage-and-disposal-of-opioid-drugs-printable-patient-tip-sheet.
- On average, 115 Americans die every day from #opioid overdose. Learn how you can safely use extended-release/long-acting opioid drugs prescribed by your family doctor at https://familydoctor.org/safe-use-storage-and-disposal-of-opioid-drugs-printable-patient-tip-sheet.
- Did you know that some prescription cough medicines also contain #opioids? Opioids usually are safe when you use them correctly. If misused, however, they can be addictive. Learn how you can safely use extended-release/long-acting opioid drugs prescribed by your family doctor at https://familydoctor.org/safe-use-storage-and-disposal-of-opioid-drugs-printable-patient-tip-sheet.
- Opioids are common pain medicines, but they can be addictive and even deadly if misused. Learn the symptoms of opioid overdose and what to do if you suspect someone is in trouble at https://familydoctor.org/condition/opioid-addiction.
Suggested Facebook post:
- Did you know that some prescription cough medicines also contain #opioids? Opioids usually are safe when you use them correctly. If misused, however, they can be addictive. Learn how you can safely use extended-release/long-acting opioid drugs prescribed by your family doctor at https://familydoctor.org/safe-use-storage-and-disposal-of-opioid-drugs-printable-patient-tip-sheet.