Know When to Say When: Alcohol and Your Liver
APR 02, 2024The liver normally breaks down alcohol, but if the amount of alcohol consumed exceeds the liver's ability to break it down, toxins can build up to cause liver damage over time.
Read MoreAccording to the CDC about 60,000 children will be seen in emergency rooms each year due to accidental ingestion of medication. The best way to help eliminate this household hazard is to properly identify, store, and dispose of medication.
The first step is to properly identify what needs to be safely stored in your house. It is not just prescription medication you get from the pharmacy that needs to be kept safe. Over the counter medication including vitamins and supplements can lead to serious complications if they are accidentally consumed. They too need to be properly stored with prescription medications.
When storing medication find a secure place in your home that is not visible or readily accessible to children. Every home is different but up high on the top shelf of a locked cabinet can be a good starting point. Ensure that medications are returned to storage after each use and safety caps are utilized. Storing your medications is a great start but it is important to teach children about medication as they may come across easily accessible medications at family and friends homes. Ensure your children understand that medication is not candy and should never be taken unless it is given to them by their parents or caregivers.
Additionally, to protect your health information always scratch or blackout any personal information that is found on you prescription bottles prior to disposal.
If you have any additional questions regarding storage and disposal please follow up with one of our CHI Health Pharmacists.
The liver normally breaks down alcohol, but if the amount of alcohol consumed exceeds the liver's ability to break it down, toxins can build up to cause liver damage over time.
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