Prescription drugs are common cause of drug overdose deaths . In an effort to reduce abuse , the Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it `` is invoking its authority to require safety labeling changes and post-market studies to combat the crisis of misuse , abuse , addiction , overdose and death from these potent drugs that have harmed too many patients and devastated too many families and communities , '' according to a press release . Opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone are often the cause . Comment:
Prescription drugs are common cause of drug overdose deaths . Opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone are often the cause . Comment: