Opioids
Discover our unique approaches to prevent non-medical opioid use by teens, young adults, and adults.
A statewide campaign to reduce opioid use among adults in Illinois.
Over the Dose is designed to increase knowledge and perceived relevance of opioid risks by providing a logical sequence of educational messages. By explaining first how opioids work, the campaign makes consequences seem more realistic and relatable. The digital ads focus on delivering new, relevant information to this audience in a straightforward manner that avoids sensationalizing consequences to more effectively dissuade recreational opioid use.
Research shows recreational opioid users:
1) Often take pills, but do not know exactly what they are taking, or know that they may be taking opioids under a street name.
2) Commonly used opioids in conjunction with other substances, especially alcohol, yet do not understand the dangers of combining depressants.
3) Believe that heroin is too dangerous and avoid it, but perceive opioids as low-risk, revealing a misunderstanding of opioid risk levels.
PAID SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA
INTERACTIVE WEB EXPERIENCES
VIDEO CONTENT
In the short time since Over the Dose has launched, we have seen 45% of homepage visitors complete the entire digital experience, which includes six educational modules and a final quiz. Visitors spend an average of four minutes on the site, which is roughly three times the industry average. On social media, we have seen engagement rates five times higher than industry benchmarks, and our digital ads boast a click-through rate of two times the industry average.