In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When there is a speck in your eye, the best and most natural way to get a speck out of it is to make your eye water. It might do this on its own since it is irritated, but if it doesn't, try blinking rapidly and frequently to make your eye water. Your natural tears will help flush out your eye and may pull out the speck. Do not rub your eye to make it water. Whatever foreign object you have in your eye could damage your cornea or get embedded in your eye. If your tears won't get out the speck, you need to identify where the object is. Ask a friend or family member to look for it in your eye. Hold you eye open wide and have them look for the speck as you look around. Make sure you look up, down, and side to side so they can see all the areas of your eye. If you can't find it at first, you may need to pull down your lower lid and check under there. You can also hold open your top lid and check there are well. The speck might get stuck on the back of your lids. If you are by yourself, grab a mirror. Hold your eye open and move it around and look for the speck as best you can. Eyelashes are made to help remove specks from your eye. Pull your upper eyelid over the top of the lower eyelid. As you close the upper lid over the bottom lid, roll your eye. The eyelashes of the lower lid may be able to brush away the speck from your eye. Try this a few times if it doesn't work right away. If you can't get it to work, however, you can try other methods. If your eyelids didn't help, you need to remove the speck with a cotton swab. Look for the speck placement on the white part of your eye. Wet the end of the cotton swab with water. Hold your eyelid open with one hand and gently remove the speck with the tip of the cotton swab. You can also use a clean washcloth or a soft, damp towel if you don't have a cotton swab. If the particulate is on the cornea (the non-white portion of your eye), do not use a cotton swab to get it out. The cornea is very sensitive and you may damage it. If you can't get the speck out with a cotton swab or the speck in on your cornea, flush your eyes out with water. Have someone else gently pour a glass of room temperature water over your eye from the nose outward as you hold it open with two fingers. Check to see if the speck is removed after it is flushed once. If it isn't out yet, flush your eye one more time to try to remove the speck. If you are by yourself, try a slower, gentler method such as an eyedropper or smaller cup of water. If you don't have access to clean water or you want to try a different method, try flushing your eyes with a saline solution. Take the saline solution and drop a few drops into your eye. If that doesn't get the particle out, try a few more drops. Eye drops or artificial tears work the same as a saline solution. While holding your eye open with one hand, tilt your head back and squeeze several drops of eye drops into your eye to remove the speck. You may have access to a sterile eyewash, a product that is available over-the-counter from a drugstore or pharmacy. The solution will come with a sterile eye cup that you can use to flush the affected eye with the solution. To use the eyewash, fill the cup halfway with the eyewash solution. Bend over the cup and press it tightly against your eye so that it doesn't spill. Then, tilt your head backwards and open your eye. Roll your eye around in the socket to thoroughly rinse. Make sure you wash the eye cup after each use.
Summary: Make your eye water. Look for the speck. Use your lower lashes. Remove a speck with a cotton swab. Flush out your eye with water. Try saline solution. Use an eyewash.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The jars should be free of cracks or chips to prevent any air from bleeding in after the canning process and to prevent the glass from breaking under pressure. They should also have metal lids that screw on securely. Two-piece lids tend to have the best seal. Fill the sink with hot water and dish detergent. Use a clean dishcloth to scrub the inside and outside of each jar with the soapy water. The jars need to be cleaned thoroughly; any lingering bacteria can cause the pumpkin to go bad quickly even after being canned. As an additional precaution, you should sterilize the canning jars and lids in hot water. Fill a large stockpot with water and set it to a boil. Dip the jars and lids into the water and allow them to stay there for 15 minutes. Remove them with jar tongs. You can dry them out with a dish towel, or you can allow them to air dry by tipping them upside-down in a dish drying rack.
Summary: Choose glass canning jars that are in good condition. Wash the jars and lids with soap and water. Sterilize the jars in boiling water. Dry the jars.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The best plan for addiction management and rehabilitation may vary according to the substance on which your loved one is dependent. Focus on information from sites with a medical or scientific orientation. Look for trustworthy sites such as government or university information. There is a lot of information on the web, but not everything you read about drug addiction is true or realistic. Learning about the characteristics of your loved one's drug addiction can help you understand what to expect. It can also provide guidance on how to best address the situation. NIDA's DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center provides resources on drugs, drug abuse, and treatment. Addiction is a complex and widespread problem. It can have both physical and mental dimensions. Understanding the complexity can help you cope with the situation. It is tempting to think that drug users just have poor morals or lack of willpower. But, there are underlying biological processes that make drug addiction very difficult to overcome. Drug abuse and addiction is a widespread problem. In 2009, about 23.5 million people over the age of 12 needed treatment for addiction. Only 11.6% of this number actually received the treatment they needed. Mental health professionals use a variety of methods to help people overcome addictions. Some of these include: Cognitive-behavioral therapy. This type of therapy identifies triggers, and thoughts or behaviors which contribute to use. Therapists can teach strategies to change behaviors. They can help increase self-control, stop drug use, and deal with other issues that may occur. Contingency management. This is a behavioral approach that helps the client monitor their behavior. This helps them to slowly change the behavior with the use of positive rewards. Motivational enhancement therapy. This approach helps clients identify why they want help. It helps them see why they might be ambivalent toward treatment and stopping drug use. Family therapy. This approach involves the person's immediate family. It focuses on communication practices that can help or hinder someone's recovery. Groups like Al-Anon, Ala-Teen and Nar-Anon which offer 12 Step programs for the families and friends of people who struggle with alcoholism and addiction. These groups offer support for dealing with the person struggling with addiction. Talking with people in similar situations can help you understand addiction and recovery. These programs also help you to recover from the emotional effects of a relationship with an addicted person. They can also help you heal from guilt and past hardships with your loved one who is addicted. It is important to find support for yourself as you try to help your loved one. The Al-Anon webpage has search tool to help you find a meeting near you.
Summary:
Search online for information about your loved one's form of addiction. Recognize the complexity of addiction. Learn about treatments. Find an organization that can provide support.