{"id":876,"date":"2013-06-13T00:45:45","date_gmt":"2013-06-13T00:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/?page_id=876"},"modified":"2014-01-17T22:39:27","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T22:39:27","slug":"avoiding-discomfort","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/superyachts\/post-hire\/avoiding-discomfort\/","title":{"rendered":"Prescription Drugs, Seasickness, and Sunburns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you take prescription medication, you will need  to pack it in the original container from the pharmacy that has the label still  on it. You will also need the original prescription from the doctor, so make  sure the pharmacy gives it back to you; if you don&#8217;t have it anymore, you will  need to call the doctor&#8217;s office and get a new prescription form. Customs  officials want to make sure you aren&#8217;t smuggling drugs, which is why they  require these items for all prescription drugs. You should also keep in mind  that you are not allowed to smoke on most, if not all, yachts. If you are  currently a smoker, consider quitting. Otherwise, you may have a difficult time  onboard. There are nicotine patches and gum that you can use to help you.<\/p>\n<p>The two most common issues that occur for all  yachting crew members, especially new crew, are getting seasick and sunburned.  You will need to be prepared for both of these, because chances are, no matter  how experienced you are, you will be likely to get seasick or sunburned. There  are patches and drugs you can ask your doctor to prescribe. There are also  over-the-counter medications for motion sickness you can try. Keep in mind that  some drugs that aren&#8217;t prescription in the United States require a prescription  in other countries, so you will need to find out if you&#8217;ll need a prescription  for any drug you plan to take with you, including ibuprofen or aspirin. Experienced  crew members also offer these tips for alleviating or reducing seasickness:<\/p>\n<p> <div class=\"block upgrade-block accent-2\">\r\n\r\nTo view the rest of this page, you will need to be a Premium Member.You are visiting the Members Section as a <em>Free BASIC Member<\/em>. You will only have access to a limited amount of Job Hunting Tools and Content. For full access you will need to upgrade to a PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP.\r\n<div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"\/order\/order.php\">Upgrade Today<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong> <a class=\"link-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisejobfinder.com\/members\/superyachts\/post-hire\/leaving-home\/\">Taking Care of Things at Home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you take prescription medication, you will need to pack it in the original container from the pharmacy that has the label still on it. 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