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Free Ideas and Drug Free Basics for Families

Drug Prevention Toolkit

Free Drug Prevention Toolkit Available. The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information is offering a free "Prevention Basics for Families" toolkit through the end of February. The kit helps parents teach their children about the effects and dangers of drug use.(OJJDP)
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Less Expensive Alternatives for You and your home.

Did You Know?

Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by
traditional pain relievers.

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for
burns.


Before you head to he drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled
with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously
strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of
horseradish in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30
minutes,then apply it as a massage oil, for instant relief for
aching muscles.

Sore Throat?? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey
and take 1 Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the
bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with alka-seltzer. Just dissolve two
tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the
symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract
infections almost instantly-even though the product was never
been advertised for this use.

Eliminate puffiness under your eyes.....All you need is a dab of
preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes.
The hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the
swelling instantly.

Honey remedy for Skin Blemishes......Cover the blemish with a dab
of honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria,
keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus....Get rid of unsightly
toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The
powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection....To prevent the screws in eyeglasses
from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear
nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust...Forget those expensive rust removers.
Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the
rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job
done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer....If menacing bees,
wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't
find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to
the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover.....just pour a drop of Elmers Glue-all
over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.
The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....Cover the boil with Hunt's
tomato paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe
the pain and bring the boil to a head.

Balm for broken blisters.....To disinfect a broken blister, dab
on a few drops of Listerine....a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises...Soak a cotton ball in white
vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar
reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick.
Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal
thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas

Rainy day cure for dog odor....Next time your dog comes in from
the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer
sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Prevention for Drugs

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