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The Department of Social Policy, under the Municipal Plan for the Prevention of Drug Addiction, with the collaboration of health personnel Medical Center San Javier, has developed two information sessions in the homes of the municipality to prevent and warn of the dangers of self-medication and misuse of drugs
Pensioner Households in the San Javier Pagán and I have hosted a briefing on "Responsible consumption of drugs in the elderly", by the doctor and nurse Carlota Garcia Aparicio Lola, the municipal health center.
The talk has been about the risks of self-medication and drug abuse and misuse of these.
In this regard, have warned that many hospital admissions result from these causes.
Therefore, they stressed the importance of using drugs safely, knowing clearly the usual treatment prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the dose and duration indicated.
They have also offered some tips to avoid confusion, and make a list of medications the patient takes usually the active ingredient, dosage and when to take it, and whether to take any special precautions.
They have also encouraged the elderly to get informed and understand the prescribed treatment, always asking the doctor or pharmacist any questions that will arise as to how to take medicines, duration, etc..
These briefings are part of the Municipal Plan for Prevention of Addictions, coordinated by the Department of Social Policy, which seeks to minimize the risk factors and prevent drug with diverse actions in the educational, family and community.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar
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