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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other …
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… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity … women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your care provider is …
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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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… 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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… are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and managed. What … HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm reduction: Substance use HealthLinkBC File #102b Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances For more information about overdose recognition …
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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. … movements per week. Everyone has their own pattern. What causes constipation? Constipation can occur with: Overuse of … I use laxatives to help with constipation? Laxatives are substances that can help relieve constipation. However, the …
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… devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user inhales this vapour. These are not tobacco products, … in them. These are like smokeless tobacco products. The user places the pouch in their mouth and it slowly releases … wrapped in a tobacco leaf. It can also be wrapped in a substance that contains tobacco. Pipe tobacco is a …
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… suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 … your use of alcohol and other drugs The use of certain substances during and after pregnancy may also increase the … and others If you would like support for any kind of substance use (including alcohol or other drugs), free, …
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… guidance from the Canadian Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose to consume energy drinks, use them with caution. Check the label for the caffeine … of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes herbs and other substances are added. They come in a variety of flavours …
