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Do The Right Dose

To counter the upward trend in the abuse of opiates, SAMHSA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are sponsoring new advertisements to encourage older adults to "Do The Right Dose" when using prescription pain relievers. The campaign will strive to educate older adults that prescription pain medications are safe and effective when used correctly, but if misused, could lead to addiction or other problems.


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Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA) Scripts

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Follow the Prescription Print PSA

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Sometimes Your Pain Seems Overwhelming Print PSA

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