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Today?* Woman
Judy Burtner
Eitaukm Acnt,
Horn* Economics
Self-Medication
Seif-medication is the use of a drug or drugs available without a prescription. They are commonly referred to by the general title of OTC: over the counter drugs. These drugs may be helpful in the treatment of some uncomplicated conditions such as simple headache or indigestion, and can be used safely by the average person when directions supplied with the drugs are followed. Self-medication may also describe the use of a prescription drug in a manner other than as prescribed, or by someone for whom it is not prescribed.
America has been called “The over-medicated society”. The health of Americans can be enhanced by the abundance and variety of drug remedies available, however, good health is threatened when drugs are used wrongly or excessively.
The chemicals in all drugs • even the most common over-the-counter preparations - do something to a function or a part of the body. If misused, if used in excessive dosages or for too long a period of time, they may be harmful. The use of these drug preparations to treat symptoms which persist or which reappear in a short time may also be dangerous, because these symptoms may warn off o more serious illness requiring professional diagnosis and treatment. The hazards of self medication result from carelessness, faculty self-diagnosis, and failure to heed die warnings and directions for ise of the drug. The Food and Drug Administration enforces the aw to protect you, but you can
Pp^fctfam igainst harmful effects of telf-medication. Follow these ample rules for your own safety: Don’t be casual about taking lrugs; Don’t take drugs you don’t leed; Don’t over buy and keep lrugs for long periods of time; Don’t combine drugs carelessly; Don’t continue taking OTC drugs, if symptoms persist; Don’t take prescription drugs not prescribed specifically for you; Do read and follow directions for use; Do be cautious when using a drug for the first time; Do dispose of old prescription drugs and outdated OTC medication; Do seek professional advice before combing drugs; Do seek professional advice when symptoms persist or return; and do get medical check-up regularly.
Dates: Woodville Homemakers Group - Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 pm. at Mrs. Amos Butler’s. Program • New Fabrics and Finishes.
Amissville Homemakers’ Group - Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 pm.
Amissville Baptist Church. Program - New Fabrics and Finishes.
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