An analysis recently published by the National Center for Health Statistics found that in 2008, over 41,000 people died as a result of poisoning. Nearly 9 out of 10 were caused by drugs, with opiod painkillers such as Morphine, Percocet and Vicodin, playing a major role in these deaths. Automakers are obviously doing something right producing progressively safer vehicles and the push for drivers to cull drink driving is clearly having a positive effect. Unfortunately, the health care industry has a real battle on their hands helping individuals manage the use of pain relievers.