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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated … . … Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time …

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

… caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a … and not all substance use is problematic. If a loved one is using substances, it does not always mean they have a … falls along a spectrum, from no use of any substances or using substances for positive or social benefits, to having …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… pipe tobacco. Cigars and cigarillos are rolls of tobacco wrapped in a tobacco leaf. It can also be wrapped in a … pregnant people Switch completely from smoking to vaping. Using both may cause more health damage If you are vaping to … of vaping than there is for HTPs. What are the risks of using nicotine pouches? Nicotine pouches are a relatively …

Asbestos When should I worry

… in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or … have asbestos in your home. It could be in the insulation wrapped around your furnace ducts or pipes. It could also be …

Shaken baby syndrome SBS

… Check your baby's diaper. Keep your baby clean and dry Wrap your baby in a soft blanket Keep your baby warm and … too hot Do not put your baby in a crib or bassinette when wrapped in a blanket. For a safe sleeping resource for …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… or central nervous system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in … and building materials for at least a few weeks before using. This will allow gases to be given off before you … the clothing at the shop or take it out of the plastic wrapping and hang it in a ventilated area until it is dry …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… microwave: Cover foods with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Leave a small space so steam can get out Cut food into …

Swimmers itch

… sleepy. Antihistamines may stimulate the nervous system, causing hyperactivity Take shallow, lukewarm baths with 3 …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time