About Today: Make the Most of Safety Month

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Today The National Safety Council is encouraging everybody to take part in National Safety Month this June, and they're focusing their efforts on four major areas: Prescription Drug Problems It can sometimes seem all too easy for drugs to get overprescribed and, sometimes, misused. In any event, given their prevalencey, it's important to be aware of their risks and pitfalls. The 6 most commonly abused medications The Complete Guide to Understanding and Preventing Painkiller Abuse Is it safe to buy prescription drugs from online pharmacies? The top 10 reasons people abuse prescription painkillers How to avoid drug conflicts and interactions How to keep your children from abusing prescription drugs Search Related Topics:  save money on prescription drugs  generic drugs  insurance drug formulary Slips, Trips, and Falls Falls have the dubious honor of being the top cause of injury and injury-related deaths in people older than 65, but people of all ages should do what they can to prevent falls. Why do older people fall? These exercises can reduce your risk of falls 4 simple steps to avoid falling How to fall-proof your home How to fall-proof your vacation How to fall-proof your run End Distracted Driving It's not just about texting and driving. Playing with the radio, eating, talking, monitoring the kids, plus that dang GPS - all of these can lead to a deadly end. It's always a good idea to brush up on the basics of car safety: The 10 most common and dangerous things to do while you drive Can I drive if I've just had one drink? The most important distracted driving laws by state Is your teen a distracted driver? Search Related Topics:  car accidents  car insurance claims  Summer safety It's no coincidence Safety Month is held in June - between the heat, vacations, allergies, and sports, the hotter months can be the most dangerous. What you should know about firework safety this Independence Day The complete first aid guide to summer safety The summer safety checklist for teens VIDEO: Safety tips for hot weather exercise Do you know what drowning looks like? Related Searches Home Safety Internet Safety Kids Safety Drowning Safety Driving Safety Featured Articles Click here to win a Kindle from About.com! "Like" About.com Health on Facebook! Follow About.com Health on Twitter Follow us on Pinterest UV Safety: How to Keep Your Eyes Safe From the Sun The Top 10 Summer Safety Checklist Tips   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement