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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … by screening for problematic substance use and getting treatment for example. For more information For more …
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… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … it does not always mean they have a substance use disorder. People may use substances for enjoyment and …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a … For example, help with transportation to appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems … skills, behaviour, hearing and vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any …
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… inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, … which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is …
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… my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A … when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain substances in food like fats, proteins and/or sugars. These … can build up and cause serious health problems. Early treatment can usually prevent these problems. Endocrine …
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… later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care … not share equipment used for snorting, smoking or injecting substances such as straws, pipes, cookers, filters, water, … liver cancer if you have chronic HBV infection. Is there treatment for hepatitis B? There is no treatment for acute …
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… exists all over the world. The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even … lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop pneumonia, liver … rarely, if ever, spreads from person to person. What is the treatment for Q fever? Most people who get Q fever recover …
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… to his or her back if your baby turns over in sleep. Do not use items that prop the baby in one position during sleep. … and do not use hats or toques indoors. Stop or reduce any substance use The use of certain drugs or substances during and after pregnancy can increase the risk …
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… a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s … I use laxatives to help with constipation? Laxatives are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the …
