National Safety Council: Opioid prescription painkillers have hidden, deadly side effects

Today the National Safety Council released a white paper, The psychological and physical side effects of pain medications , debunking the belief that opioid painkillers, such as Vicodin and Oxycontin, are safer options than over-the-counter pain relievers. "More Americans overdose on prescription painkillers than on heroin and cocaine combined," said Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of NSC.



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