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… or alcohol. A lapse or relapse doesn't mean that you or your treatment has failed. It may mean that you just slipped … As time goes on, relapses usually occur less often and are shorter. Some people never have a relapse. What can … can't avoid a trigger, bring a friend with you for support. How can you deal with a relapse? If you begin using drugs or …
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… a Friend Who Self-Injures On this page: Overview Overview How can you support a friend who hurts themself? It's tough … or hurts themself on purpose. You may feel worried about your friend. And you may be wondering what to do. You can't … from self-injuring, but you can be there for them. Here are some ways to support your friend. Encourage your friend …
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… Teens: Things That Get in the Way of Mental Health Care On this page: Overview Overview Here are some common … Mental health care means getting treatment for issues in your life, like feeling stressed, anxious, angry, or … medical records. You can talk to your counsellor more about how this works. "I'm worried about what people will think." …
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… updated August 10, 2013 Between 24 and 30 months, toddlers are able to show compassion, but they can also find it hard to share … playing near other children (parallel play). However, your toddler is probably not yet able to play with other …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your care provider uses a blood pressure monitor to screen for … pumped up. The cuff is slowly deflated, and the monitor shows your blood pressure numbers. Either an automatic or …
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… Information Overview Tobacco products that you don't inhale are called smokeless tobacco. These products come in many … risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to your body. They can lead to: White patches or red sores in … a meal. These routines can be very hard to give up. How can you quit? Having a plan and using medicines can help …
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… try to get 25 grams a day. If you have questions about how much fibre you need, talk with your doctor or a … white, great northern), split peas, lentils, and chickpeas are good sources of fibre. Check labels to find the amount … work properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, your stools should become softer, larger, and easier to pass. Some …
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… with a virus. What causes it? Most cases of viral hepatitis are caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. Less … . (This is a virus that causes infectious mononucleosis.) How does it spread? A virus that causes hepatitis can be … also spread through direct contact with contaminated stool (feces). Hepatitis E also might be spread by contact …
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… Overview Maybe you started using tobacco to fit in with your friends. Maybe family members smoke or chew. Whatever the reason you started using tobacco, there are lots of reasons to stop. You'll save money. Add up how much you spend on tobacco each week or month. What else …
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… this page: Overview Overview Stress is your body's response to a hard situation. Your body can have … you worry more … which makes your back worse … and so on. How can you reduce stress? Stress is a part of life. But it … can build skills to respond to it in a healthy way. Here are a few ideas. Find healthy ways to cope. Try activities …