The Right Direction
“The right direction in life is determined by choice, not chance. If you are going to pedal like crazy, make sure you are going in the right direction! ”- Tom Ziglar
We can’t always anticipate what’s around every corner, but there are often signs telling us of things that will get in the way of our success.
Pay attention to the signs and reroute, even if on a road less traveled.
-Jill Bilka
Grace
“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”- Paul Coelho
I had hoped to swim out of the 2020 funk like an Olympic swimmer when the calendar flipped to a new year, but I may need to just “tread water”. This is still better than drowning! We need to give ourselves and others a bit of grace, and take pride in the times we just tread water- it is better than the alternative. As Dory in Finding Nemo tells us… Just keep swimming!
Positive Self Talk
“What would you attempt to do, if you knew you could not fail?” – Robert Schuller
Have you noticed the little dare devils children can be, seemingly “fearless”? The possibilities are so much more attractive than considering the fall. Watching my son on his skateboard is both terrifying, as well as inspiring as he repeatedly dusts himself off. Why can’t we all recapture that feeling of possibility, what really is the worst that will happen? Take a new chance in 2021 and try something new. Feel the fear, but do it anyway. But only listen to the positive self talk this time!
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It starts with one. You can make a difference in preventing prescription opioid misuse
Prescription drug misuse is among the fastest growing drug problem in the United States and the vast majority of this misuse is due to prescription opioids. Opioids can negatively affect the reward center in the brain, leading users to need more and more over time and as a result these drugs can be highly addictive. Beneficial when used according to a doctor’s instructions, opioid pain medications should be taken only by the person for whom a doctor has prescribed them. People should never share or take a prescription prescribed for someone else. It’s dangerous and illegal.
Wondering what you can do to prevent medication misuse, abuse and accidental poisonings in your community? By having honest conversations with family and friends and taking simple, yet vital steps to safeguard your medications and protect your loved ones. Take the next step. Implement a plan for safe storage and disposal of the medication in your home. Being aware of the location of medications in your home makes a difference. These strategies make your home safer for children, pets and the environment. Take a look around. What are you doing to safeguard your medications?
Your Checklist: Simple, yet vital steps to safeguard your medications and loved ones
Store medications safely by keeping them out of reach – lock them in a drawer or cabinet or a medicine lock box.
Properly dispose of unused and expired medications at a free take-back site near you. Find a take-back site anywhere in Washington State at TakeBackYourMeds.org.
Talk to your doctor about other ways to manage pain.
Ask your pharmacist to fill prescriptions partially.
Never share or take a prescription that wasn’t prescribed for you. It’s dangerous and illegal.
Have conversations with friends and family about the dangers of opioids and the risks of misusing prescription drugs.
Talking to your friends and family about the risks and dangers associated with opioids and prescription drug misuse can be tough, but it may be the most important thing you do. Learn more at GetTheFactsRx.com.
* It Starts with One campaign is funded by Washington State Health Care Authority.
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