Policymakers & Community Leaders

Overdoses vs Other Causes of Death Graphic – Falls

Source: National Safety Council

The National Safety Council produced this infographic comparing the number of deaths in 2013 caused by drug overdoses as compared to deaths from falls.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders

Drug Overdoses: Opioid Painkillers (1999-2013)

Source: National Safety Council

This resource is an educational infographic showing increase in overdoses related to prescription opioids between 1999 and 2013.

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Policymakers & Community Leaders
Patients & Caregivers

Evidence for the Efficacy of Pain Medications

Source: Donald Teater - National Safety Council

This report provides an overview of the evidence of the relative effectiveness of pain medications, including opioids and nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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