
Your Guide to Healthy Web Sites
Drugs.com
www.drugs.com
This interactive site provides a medication database powered by four independent medical information suppliers, including the Physicians’ Desk Reference. Site visitors can search for drug information by drug name, the condition the drug is used for, its side effects, and its appearance. There are also a useful interactions checker, an online community, and drug alerts from the Food and Drug Administration.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.nida.nih.gov
This wide-ranging site provides a wealth of information for teenagers, teachers, and parents regarding alcohol and illegal drugs. Parents can find authoritative information regarding drug use, signs and symptoms of abuse, health effects, and treatment. Students and young adults have links to age-appropriate materials including facts, life stories of real teens dealing with substance abuse, educational games, and treatment resources.
Home Safety Council
www.homesafetycouncil.org/
safeseniors
This user-friendly site offers information for older adults and their caregivers and is designed to help them stay safe and maintain their independence. Interactive quizzes, videos, and checklists provide important recommendations regarding medication management, fire safety, fall prevention, and stairway safety.
National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov/health
This government site provides complete information regarding eye diseases and disorders, eye anatomy, eye care resources, and clinical trials. Each of the common conditions is discussed in detail. Topics include causes and risk factors, frequently asked questions, treatment, and an outline of ongoing research. Site visitors can connect to audio and video links for further eye health information.
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