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Prevent prescription drug dangers needed an over-the-counter pain reliever. Health Keep track of your preWatch scriptions and the quantities you should have on hand, as By the physicians and staff well as the number of refills at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas available. If possible, make sure you Have you cleaned out are the only one authorized by your medicine cabinet lately? your pharmacy to order and If not, you may have expired or unused prescription medications on hand. This can be especially dangerous if there are other people in the home who may have access to these drugs. Prescription medications can be invaluable in treating and preventing illness. But the use of these drugs in a way that is not intended by the prescribing physician is a pick up refills. Store medications in a potentially deadly problem. Safe use of prescription safe area inaccessible to othdrugs begins with ensuring ers, and be sure that your that medications don’t get into “secret”hiding places are truly secret and not easily discovthe wrong hands. Avoid transferring drugs ered with a bit of snooping. Better yet, keep them in a into containers labeled for other medications; for exam- locked tackle-type box. Talk to ple, don’t put prescription mus- your children about abuse of cle relaxants in an old aspirin pills, just as you talk to them about the dangers of alcohol or bottle. Someone may mistakenly other drug use. Never share medications take the prescription medication when they really just with friends or family, even if
Never share medications with friends or family
they have the same symptoms. Many conditions have similar symptoms but require very different treatment. Only a physician can diagnose and prescribe medications. Moreover, sharing prescription medications is illegal and can result in fines or jail time. Even if they’re not abused, prescriptions can pose a risk if they are expired or damaged. All prescription drugs have an expiration date on the label; after that, they can break down and change, rendering them ineffective, harmful,or in some cases deadly. The commonly prescribed antibiotic tetracycline, for example, can cause a deadly skin infection if taken after it expires. Take inventory of medicines every six months and dispose of medications that lack clearly marked expiration dates. Also dispose of any medications that are discolored, separated, crumbly, or powdery — even if they haven’t yet expired. Don’t simply toss old or
unused medications in the trash bin — it may be easy for children, pets and others to find them. Nor should medications be flushed down the toilet; they can affect the water supply and be ingested by the public, as well as harm natural aquatic habitats. Instead, remove drugs from their original containers, crush them,and then mix them with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter. This makes the medication less appealing to children and pets, and unrecognizable to people who may search through your trash. You can also take unwanted medications to your pharmacy for proper disposal, or to secure drop boxes at Sheriff’s Department sites. They will ensure medications are disposed of according to state and federal laws.
“Health Watch” is brought to you by the physicians and staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. For more information or for physician referral call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
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OCT. 5 LIVING LARGE LIFE at MiraCosta College, a lifelong learning group, will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Dr., Admin Bldg. 1000, Room 1068. Obtain parking pass at campus police Bldg. 1100. Call (760) 721-8124. FIGHT THE FLU Flu and pneumonia shots will be given at Vista Community Clinic’s Vale Terrace Branch, 1000 Vale Terrace,Vista, every Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m. through Nov. 7. Cost for the flu shot is $20 and $70 for pneumonia vaccine. For more information, call (760) 631-5000, ext. 1010 (English language) or (760) 631-5000, ext. 1025 (Spanish language).
TASTE AND STROLL Del Mar invites everyone to its Taste & Art Stroll Oct. 7 with an Art Stroll from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Taste of Del Mar from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring a lawn chair down to 11th Street Stage for live music by High Violet opening for Peter Sprague.
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OCT. 10 NEW HOURS The Encinitas Station Farmers Market, on the southeast corner of E Street and Vulcan Avenue, has changed to its fall and winter hours of 4 to 7 p.m. as of Oct. 3. COMPANIONSHIP North County Widows and Widowers Club will meet for Happy Hour,4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at TGIFridays, 890 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad. Call Dee Dee at (951) 500-8443.
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Solana Beach Council Candidate Forum will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct.8 at the Solana Beach Boys & Girls Club, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, administered by the League of Women Voters. QUESTERS The El Camino Real Chapter of Questers will meet at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Cardroom, 1105 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos. For further BIG SURF The Surfing information call (760) 729-3818. Industry Trade/Consumer Show, with surf and skateboard gear, art and collectibles will be held FLU SHOTS Tri-City Medical from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 and Center will be offering free flu 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Del shots for 18 years of age or older from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. ANCESTOR SEMINAR Conference Room, Tri-City “Impact of Politics and Religion Wellness Center,6250 El Camino on Our Ancestors’ Migration” is Real, Carlsbad. seminar topic by North San ENCINITAS FORUM The Diego County Genealogical League of Women Voters will Society, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 moderate an Encinitas City Council Candidates forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Encinitas Community Center, Community Room, 1140 Oak Crest Park Drive, Encinitas. sponsored by Leucadia-Encinitas Town Council.
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Carlsbad Community Church, 3175 Harding St., Carlsbad, is hosting a panel of Christian therapists on “Keeping Your Family Connected in an Overscheduled Culture,” from 6:45 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Reservations needed by Oct. 8. Contact Mike McElroy at (760) 729-6052 or mmcelroy1@cox.net.
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HEALTHY The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation will celebrate its 10th Anniversary from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at The Powerhouse, 1700 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, with chocolate & wine pairings and more. $75 per person. Contact (760) 730-1471. FOODIE FEST The Tick Talk Toastmasters International Food Fest and White Elephant Sale will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11 at Carlsbad By the Sea Retirement Facility, 2855 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad. Cost is $2. RSVP to Pat Rarus, prarus@cox.net or call (760) 6302089.