According to the CDC, 9 in 10 women report taking some type of medication while pregnant and seven in 10 women have taken a prescription medication during pregnancy. While a medication may have limited risks for the person taking the medication, it may cause harm to an unborn child or infant. How Do We Know […]

What Are Side Effects? Side effects, also called adverse reactions, are unwanted effects related to taking a medication. They can occur with prescribed or over-the-counter medications, vitamins or supplements. You may experience side effects when you start taking a new medication, change the dosage amount of a medication or stop taking a medication. Side effects […]

What is Considered a Drug Interaction? A drug interaction can happen when: Two or more drugs you’re taking react with each other. A drug reacts with certain foods, drinks or supplements. When certain medical conditions make taking certain drugs potentially harmful. How to Avoid Drug Interactions Learning more about prescription and over-the-counter medications you are […]

How to Take Medications Safely When you are prescribed a medication, it is important to use it responsibly. Follow the steps below for responsible prescription drug use. Ask Your Healthcare Provider any Questions You Have it is important to contact your healthcare provider if you are unsure about why you should be taking the medication […]

If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep, stress and your sleeping environment may be two reasons why. A lack of sleep can affect your health and overall well-being. Sleep supports brain health and gives your body time to rest which is important for physical health. There are many factors that play a role […]

If you have ever recovered from an injury, needed help sleeping or had trouble focusing, your health care provider may have prescribed you medicine to help. Prescription medications can prevent, cure, treat and manage several conditions, but if they are not used exactly as prescribed, some of these medications can be addictive. What Are Drug […]

Taking ADHD medications without a prescription is not the answer. Find out why.

Even though prescription opioids can be helpful, it is important to know how to use them safely.

Prescription opioids, also known as narcotics, are strong drugs that relieve pain.

Fentanyl and norfentanyl were recently added to the drug testing panel for Service members.

Sometimes Service members are prescribed stimulants and depressants to help with various concerns. While helpful when used as prescribed, misuse can be life threatening.

Meeting weight standards and PT requirements are critical to your career, but you shouldn’t misuse prescription weight loss drugs to hit your goals.