Maybe you’re thinking “I'm ok. My pill bottle doesn’t have one of those labels saying ‘Do not drive or operate heavy machinery’”...but it doesn’t matter. A law enforcement officer only has to suspect normal mental impairment, and the officer has a case for DWI. Dr. Campbell says, “There are so many downsides to narcotic pain medications. They are highly addictive--so addictive in fact that there is a black market for them in our schools. And of course there is the risk of DWI...but the way I see it DWI is the lucky way. The alternative may be a serious accident. Either way, you really can’t afford it. September is National Drug and Alcohol Recovery month and I want everyone to know...when it comes to pain you really do have safe and effective alternatives!”

The American Cancer Society Couture for the Cause, A Night in Versailles, Masquerade, will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the home of KK and S. Scott West. Planned events include a poolside fashion show produced by Lenny Matuszewski and featuring couture models, many of whom are cancer patients or survivors, seizing their own opportunity to give back. You won’t want to miss the wine pull, “Champagne and Diamonds Raffle,” and craveable food from local restauranteurs. Tara and Rick Ray of Wealth Design Group are serving as the Couture for the Cause Presenting Sponsor for the second year in a row.

For many children, the tooth fairy visit is their very first financial transaction. Dr. Sanchez says, “Sometimes the tooth fairy gives a quarter, sometimes a dollar. And I’ve even seen $5, $10 and $20! Maybe the first tooth lost fetches more than other teeth, but sometimes I think the tooth fairy forgets each child has 20 baby teeth! Uncommon coins or bills are fun too...like silver dollars, two dollar bills, or even coins from another country.”

Why doesn’t every “good for you” place have soothing fountains, fragrant tea, and the scent of jasmine and lemongrass? Therapeutic Thai Massage offers several types of massage, but you’ll get unique health benefits from Thai Massage. Formally trained in both Thailand and Texas, licensed massage therapist Mona owns Therapeutic Thai Massage with her husband Theo. She says, “We often call Thai Massage ‘Thai Yoga Massage,’ because it improves balance and circulation like yoga does. Instead of lying in one position throughout your session, our masseuses will help you stretch and will apply acupressure (just the right amount!) along the energy lines of your body.

When seconds count, ask yourself...are you going to get better sitting around a waiting room? By law you’re entitled to concierge emergency room treatment at the same price you’d pay to sit around an impersonal ER for hours or some venture-capital-owned freestanding ER for thirty minutes. Dr. Orsak says, “St. Michael's is one of the only fully-accredited ER facilities with JCAHO, ACR, and CLIA certifications. We are in-network with AETNA and also accept more than 200 insurance plans, including Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and Humana. We’re proud to have been the first free-standing ER in Sugar Land...and we’re always here for you and your family!”

Board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Chary Tamirisa M.D aka “Dr. T” says, “At Sugar Land Medical and Aesthetics, my wife board-certified Internist Dr. Tamirisa Renu, M.D., our daughter Dr. Aparna Tamirisa, M.D. board-certified Internist, and I offer traditional medical services like treatment of disease, health screenings, and management for issues like high blood pressure and diabetes...but we also offer support for issues like weight loss, loss of sexual desire, and aesthetic services. Don’t settle for not feeling ill...demand to feel fantastic!”

“Never in my wildest dreams did I think Dr. Ahmadi could create the shape I have now! He took anything that was disproportionate or lumpy and smoothed it out, so I have a curvy silhouette. My husband says I have a perfect heart-shaped backside. Dr. Ahmadi is an absolute artist. He gave me a full-body lift so that it’s smooth across my back where my bra strap goes, along my hips, everywhere. My clothes hang better and I feel sultry and confident being naked. I’m thrilled to have a tiny waist and an hourglass figure like Marilyn Monroe. Dr. Ahmadi gave me back my womanhood!”

Fort Bend Lawyers Care will be providing FREE answers to legal questions to low-income residents of Fort Bend County on Friday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 26.

Preview Night is being underwritten by Trustmark Bank and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday Market. Participating restaurants and bakeries to date include Chuy’s, P.F. Chang’s, Pier 36 Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Sugar High Sweets, and Tucanos Brazilian Grill. Tickets are $75 and include Thursday evening advance shopping, two drink tickets, light hors d’oeuvres and Market entry Friday and Saturday.