Of the more than 700 unintentional poisoning deaths in Oklahoma each year, six out of 10 involve at least one prescription drug.
Prescription opioids are the most common class of drugs involved in overdose deaths in Oklahoma being present in 85% of those deaths. In fact, more overdose deaths involve prescription opioids than all illicit drugs combined.
Although there have been great strides in raising awareness about the dangers of prescription drugs, many people are still unaware that the misuse or abuse of prescription drugs can be as dangerous as the use of illegal drugs, leading to addiction and even death.
Mailing Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health Injury Prevention Service 123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Suite 1702 Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
Physical Address: Oklahoma State Department of Health 123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Oklahoma City, OK
Telephone: 405.426.8440 Fax: 405.900.7588