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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related … Overview People who have substance use disorder keep using alcohol or other substances even though it causes harm … for younger people. Detoxification , medicine, counselling, therapy, and substance use education all may be used. If …
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… Physical Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview The physical signs of alcohol use disorder can be vague in the early stages of the disease. … Or another health problem may get worse. As alcohol use disorder gets worse, physical symptoms of long-term heavy …
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… Influenza (Seasonal Flu) On this page: Condition Overview Cause … Fever, which lasts for about 3 days. Fever is usually slightly lower on the 2nd and 3rd days but may last up to 8 … Examinations and Tests Doctors can diagnose influenza (flu) using your symptoms alone if many cases of a similar illness …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … pills have possible side effects, such as headaches and light or skipped periods. They may be a risky choice if you … My doctor talked to me about my options. She told me that using birth control pills and ibuprofen would be the best …
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… Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now. Using HT NOT using HT Leaning toward Undecided Leaning toward What else …
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… Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview If you have substance use disorder , your doctor may suggest treatment at an inpatient … and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Treatment may include group therapy, one-on-one counselling , drug and alcohol …
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… health. PBA is sometimes mistaken for depression or bipolar disorder. How is pseudobulbar affect (PBA) treated? PBA is … health. PBA is sometimes mistaken for depression or bipolar disorder. How is pseudobulbar affect (PBA) treated? PBA is …
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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … and sleep problems. ET does have risks, including a slight risk of stroke and blood clots. But for most people in … ET is started. Talk with your doctor about these risks. Using ET may increase your risk of: Stroke. Blood clots. …
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… Teen Substance Use Disorder: Choosing a Treatment Program On this page: … self-confidence. Parental involvement. Most likely, family therapy will be part of the treatment. You need to provide … such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or anxiety disorder, treatment for those …
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… Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check … may occur. Common causes of vertigo include: Inner ear disorders. Examples are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo … (overmedicating). Alcohol and medicine interactions. Misusing a medicine or alcohol use disorder. Drug intoxication …