Food & Drug Administration (FDA) TV Commercial, 'Keep Your Family Safe From Unused Opioid Pain Medic

Some medications that sit in the medicine cabinet can be more dangerous than others. Opiates, syrups and patches can sometimes be addictive and deadly when taken without the recommendation from a qualified health professional. The FDA claims that people who receive opiate-based pain medications often comes from a friend or family member. To prevent this, the FDA encourages viewers to properly dispose of unused and expired medication to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.