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This is affecting the whole family, but no one wants to say anything. What should I do? —Worried DEAR WORRIED » Percocet is a pain medication with both Oxycodone (narcot- ic) and acetaminophen. According to WebMD. com, both drugs carry po- tentially significant side effects, if abused. Percocet may be addictive. It is hard to imagine a physician prescribing a narcotic to a pregnant woman who is dependent or addicted. You don't mention what underlying health issues caused her to take this medication in the first place, but I agree with you that this is alarming. You should talk to your brother about this. He should accompany her to an obstetrician appointment and ask the doctor about all of his wife's medication. This baby is his child and he has a duty to safeguard the child's health. If your sister-in-law is on pain medication, it will impair her ability to take care of her baby after birth — and your brother should responsibly intervene. DEAR AMY » My question involves a social and situ- ation that I have puzzled over for years. Say I need to speak to a person engaged in a conversation in a pub- lic area. I don't want to interrupt their conver- sation, so I wait on the periphery. I have found that many t imes th e ind i- viduals who are speak- ing simply ignore me. They see me, I make eye contact with them, but they continue with the conversation as if I were not there. I feel like an intruder, and try to make a gracious exit. I always come away feeling embarrassed. Am I missing some social code of conduct? — Trying Not to Intrude in Houston DEAR TRYING » This is a common occurrence. Af- ter standing unacknowl- edged, you should lean in and say, "I'm so sorry to interrupt, but Cheryl could you pop by my cu- bicle when you're done? I have a quick question." The person will either turn to you and invite you in to finish your thought, or will quickly acknowl- edge and follow up later. Pregnant woman may be addicted to pain medication You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Cancer(June21-July22) — Social gatherings will be a unique source of entertainment. Noticing how people react in various situations will give you insight into your own behavior. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — There are lots of groups that will help you get back on track with healthy food choices and exercise. Friends will provide support and motivation. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Join a group or organization that will provide an interesting diversion from your daily grind. If dancing or art lessons are not your thing, try out a new sport. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Be careful what you say. You will be upset and disappointed if someone you have trusted reveals personal details. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Others will be more than will- ing to cooperate if you let them. Trying to do too much on your own will make you anxious. Ask for help when you need it. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Your enthusiasm for your current professional goals will make loved ones feel ignored. You should put time aside to concentrate solely on the people closest to you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A relationship or misunder- standing will catch you by sur- prise. If you have misinterpreted the signals being sent your way, open up a dialogue to get to the heart of the situation. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — If your intuition is sending you red flags, take notice. The temptation to try something risky may be strong, but weigh- ing the consequences ahead of time will ensure that you don't get burned. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Any sound advice or knowl- edge you receive now should be put to good use. Trying out new experiences and meet- ing new people will add to your expertise and increase your popularity. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Go over financial, legal or per- sonal contracts in detail to avoid making a costly mistake. Time is on your side, and fact-finding will ease your mind. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Travel or educational pursuits will broaden your outlook and inspire your imagination. If you open your eyes to new possibili- ties, you will find new ways to use your skills. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Finishing home-improvement projects will give you peace of mind and some free time to help others. Your kindness and un- derstanding will result in greater popularity. 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