medicine tips

When it comes to your health, staying informed is key. In their own words, here are 16 medical tips that doctors and nurses of Reddit believe everyone would be better off knowing:

"Nurse here. If you're an alcoholic that's admitted to the hospital, don't lie about how much you drink. There are drugs we can give you to take the edge off of withdrawals. It's safer for you and safer for us. We're not judging you; we have safety in mind." Learn the things 8 former alcoholics wish they'd known.

"Just don't lie to us," adds another medical professional. "We don't judge you...Remember always, we've seen something far, far worse."

Make sure an "emergency" is just that