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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 … Spanish Document Vietnamese What kinds of alternative tobacco and nicotine products are sold in B.C.? When people … devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user inhales this vapour. These are not tobacco products, …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour? Second-hand tobacco smoke or vapour … hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… 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 …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and … is to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… 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 …

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

… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products HealthLinkBC Files #30c …

Quitting smoking

… Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral … after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use of commercial tobacco products such as cigarettes. It does not refer to …

Quit or reduce vaping

… ingredients include chemicals and blends of chemicals used to make different flavours. The term "vaping" is also … important that those who do not currently use commercial tobacco avoid the use of vapes. Is vaping safer than … smoking? Vaping is less harmful than smoking commercial tobacco products based on current evidence. Compared to …

Emergency contraception EC

… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … an effective form of contraception if you wish. When can I use emergency contraception (EC)? You may wish to use EC in … 1-800-739-7367 or visit www.optionsforsexualhealth.org . Do teenagers need a parent’s consent? No. You can use or get a …

Reye syndrome

… syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently … infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How … in infants and toddlers Persistent vomiting in children and teenagers Changes in personality or behaviour such as …