When Good Medicines Become Bad Drugs

Opioid pain relievers, such as morphine,
oxycodone or fentanyl, are the most commonly
abused prescription medicines.

But we can change that.

	Prescription medicines play an important part of treatment for a variety of health conditions. However, many people do not understand how important it
is to safeguard medicines and take them only as they have been prescribed. Because when these good medicines are used inappropriately, they can be as dangerous as illicit drugs, like heroin or cocaine.

The When Good Medicines Become Bad Drugs^SM campaign was created to educate patients, caregivers and the public about the
safe and responsible use of prescription medicines.
It provides a wealth of information you can apply and share to help tackle prescription medicine abuse.

Browse the site to learn more about the safe and responsible use of prescription medicines. Find out how you can safeguard against abuse. Because by learning and spreading awareness, you can help protect yourself, your family and your community.

Cephalon is partnering with the
American Pharmacists Association and
the American Chronic Pain Association
to expand When Good Medicines Become
Bad Drugs into the local pharmacy —
providing patients, caregivers and the
public with information on how to safely
and appropriately use and dispose of
prescription pain medicines.

Visit the Tools at the Pharmacy page
to learn more about the resources that
may be available at your pharmacy.

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