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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… harm with people who use substances? Use person-first language (for example “person with substance use disorder” or … HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Image … Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of …

Asbestos When should I worry

… bound tightly in an intact product. Asbestos exposure and related diseases have been reported in asbestos workers and … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or … For more information Visit the following websites: Management of Waste Asbestos …

Toxic shock syndrome

… Hospital care is required to treat a staph infection and related complications caused by TSS, such as shock. You will … you can prevent TSS by: Following the directions on package inserts, including directions on cleaning and … or contraceptive sponge in for more than 12 to 18 hours Image … Toxic shock syndrome …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… blooms look like and how long will they last? Image Not all blooms are easy to see. Some blooms can cover … look bad and may also smell bad. This will likely discourage many individuals from drinking or playing in this water. … suspect contains cyanobacteria Follow swimming advisories related to cyanobacteria blooms or toxins Never wade, swim …

Quit or reduce vaping

… to the inhalation of cannabis aerosols; however, this page refers specifically to the use of nicotine products. … when, where and why you vape will help you prepare to manage your triggers and cravings. Consider tracking your …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… items that could have tiny amounts of blood on them Bandage all open cuts and sores until healed Put articles with … a separate plastic bag before disposing into household garbage (for example, bandages, tissues, tampons, razors, dental … Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Information on related diseases: HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic … with chronic hepatitis may develop cirrhosis. Cirrhosis damages your liver so it doesn’t work well. If you have … seeds Lower fat milk, yogurt and cheese Fortified soy beverage Fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, tofu If you drink …

Arsenic in drinking water

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… correctly used and in ways that are well understood and managed. What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose … in the world. In recent years, the number of deaths in B.C. related to illegal drug overdoses has been more than 900 per … Image … Naloxone Treating opioid overdose …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… of drinking water is not properly treated or when water storage tanks or reservoirs become infected with germs. … as soon as possible if: You are very sick and unable to manage Your symptoms do not go away within a few days You have … safe drinking water. A water supplier is the local agency or person who owns and operates the drinking water …