
You can increase your odds of living better and living longer by making better health choices. But to make good choices, you need information. And that’s where this Web site comes in. With each new topic, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and others. After all, we know you would really like to
Be Smart. Be Well.
Be Smart. Be Well.



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Tell your life story. |
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Ask lots of questions. |
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Take care with OTC painkillers. |
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Make friends with your pharmacist. |
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Keep all drugs safe. |
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Drugs Are Everywhere
Almost four billion prescription drugs are dispensed every year, and many Americans take five or more drugs a day. Understand how to use, store and dispose of powerful prescription and non-prescription (OTC or over-the-counter) medicines. Get smart about avoiding misuse and learn why abuse of legal drugs is now a major problem. Become a better informed drug consumer. Watch the video.
| National Council on Patient Information and Education |
| Thorough resource on safe medicine use @ bemedwise.org More Resources... |

| Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) |
| Learn how you can protect yourself from brain injury. |


Mental Health |
| Each year, 54 million Americans experience a mental illness like depression or an anxiety disorder. But nearly two-thirds don’t seek treatment. Yet just like diabetes or heart disease, early treatment can help make a real difference. Coming next time on Be Smart. Be Well. |










