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The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.