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Information in this site is broken up into major sections and minor sections. Each major section and links to some of its content are listed below:

The Brain and Prescription Drugs
Learn about the important functions of the brain here.

What Are Prescription Drugs? (Controlled Substances Act)
You can find an overview of what prescription drugs are in this section, as well as information about:

• The Five Drug Classes
  
• Drug Scheduling
  
• Commonly Abused Prescription Medications
  
• Your Doctor's Role in Prevention
• The Pharmacist's Role in Prevention

Prescription Drug Abuse
The information on this section is intended to make it “Painfully Obvious” that abusing prescription drugs is totally unsafe. Information you'll find includes:

• Is It Really Drug Abuse?
  
• Why the Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse Are Painfully Obvious^®
  

Stimulants
This section contains information about prescription stimulants, including:

• What They Are
  
• How They Are Used
  
• How They Work
  
• Side Effects
  
• Stimulant Misuse
  
  • Misuse Examples
    
  • Effects of Misuse
    
  • Avoiding Misuse
• Stimulant Abuse
  
  • Short-Term Effects
    
  • Long-Term Effects
    
  • Future Damage
  
  

CNS Depressants
This section contains information about prescription CNS depressants, including:

• What They Are
  
• How They Are Used
  
• How They Work
  
• Side Effects
  
• Depressant Misuse
  
  • Misuse Examples
    
  • Effects of Misuse
    
  • Avoiding Misuse
• Depressant Abuse
  
  • Short-Term Effects
    
  • Long-Term Effects
    
  • Future Damage
  
  

Analgesics
This section contains information about prescription analgesics, including:

• What They Are
  
• How They Are Used
  
• How They Work
  
• Side Effects
  
• Analgesic Misuse
  
  • Misuse Examples
    
  • Effects of Misuse
    
  • Avoiding Misuse
• Analgesic Abuse
  
  • Short-Term Effects
    
  • Long-Term Effects
    
  • Future Damage
  
  

In Your Home
Important facts, information and resources for parents about prescription drug abuse.

• The Facts about Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• What Kids Believe about Prescription Drugs
  
• Behavioral Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• Physical Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• How to Talk to Your Kids
  
• Other Resources
  

In Your School
Important facts, information and resources for educators about prescription drug abuse.

• Background
  
• What Kids Believe about Prescription Drugs
  
• Behavioral Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• Physical Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• Learning Activities
  
• Discussion Guide
  
• Other Resources
  

In Your Community
Important facts, information and resources for community leaders about prescription drug abuse.

• Background
  
• What Kids Believe about Prescription Drugs
  
• Behavioral Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• Physical Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse
  
• Learning Activities
  
• Discussion Guide
  
• Other Resources
  

Glossary of Terms
Terms defined for a better understanding of some of the terminology used in this site.

About Painfully Obvious
Information about The Painfully Obvious program.

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Downloads
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Site Search
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Getting Help
Getting help is important for those who abuse prescription drugs. This section provides links to places that offer further information on prescription drug abuse, and getting help.