Know Your Options for Dealing With Pain

Opioids can be prescribed by doctors after surgery or injury. Learn of alternatives to keep yourself both pain- and addiction-free.

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. Lower Your Risk of Opioid Addiction Have you been given a prescription opioid to treat pain after an operation or injury? Millions of Americans secretly abuse or are dependent on these drugs. In fact, on average, 115 Americans die every day from taking opioids. Talk to your doctor about how to manage your pain without these pills. Other pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and cognitive behavioral therapy may actually work better and have fewer risks. Did you get this email from a friend?   Share this message via: You received this email because you are subscribed to emails from USAGov. Unsubscribe or Manage Email Preferences Contact Us USAGov 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 USA