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… Behaviour Therapy for ADHD On this page: Treatment Overview Related … through praise or rewards. Praise for good behaviour should immediately follow the behaviour. Allowing natural … which specific items, if any, they'll be able to pick out. Use a system to reward your child for positive behaviour. …
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… Substance use Last updated August 28, 2024 The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes … two treatment options outlined below: Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products such as patch or gum Prescription …
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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer … and shrink tumours in different parts of the body. It is used to treat many types of cancer. Radiation damages the …
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… Motivational Therapy for Bedwetting On this page: Treatment Overview … Treatment Overview Motivational therapy for bedwetting uses praise, encouragement, and rewards to help a child gain … If you think it may make your child feel worse, then do not use a reward system. You can reward your child for reaching …
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… Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure used to treat severe depression . It may be used in people … You may also notice some short-term memory loss. This should slowly get better within several weeks. Ask your …
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… Virtual Reality Therapy On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done … Treatment Overview Virtual reality therapy is the use of computer-produced situations to make you believe and … It Is Done Virtual reality therapy has been successfully used to help people with: Exaggerated fears (phobias). You …
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… Thyroid Hormone Production and Function On this page: Overview Overview The thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones : … (TSH). When TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland, it causes the thyroid gland to release more T3 and T4. A high TSH …
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… Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism On this page: … Overview Thyroid hormones help regulate the way the body uses energy. You need thyroid hormone replacement when you … hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of your hypothyroidism , you may need to take thyroid …
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… Inhalant Use On this page: Overview Overview … result in mind-altering effects. The term inhalant is used because these substances are rarely, if ever, used by any other …
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… Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol has both … and Health to help you make informed choices about alcohol use. Canada’s guidance on alcohol and health If you choose … visit Drinking Less is Better, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (PDF, 739 KB). When zero alcohol is the …
