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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity Reduce your stress. Find …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder … as binge drinking and heavy drinking If illegal or street drugs, or medications are being used at the same time …
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… into a hot tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. Most adult accidents in the …
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… or visit https://quitnow.ca/ . Stop or reduce your use of alcohol and other drugs The use of certain substances during and after … the risk of sleep- related infant death. This includes alcohol, cannabis (marijuana), crack, cocaine, heroin, and …
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… are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to adjust to … nicotine. You will likely experience symptoms of nicotine withdrawal as this happens. Learn what to expect and how you … can make it better. For example, irritability is a common withdrawal symptom. Relaxation techniques such as …
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… . Limit or avoid alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no amount or kind of alcohol is good for …
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… Naloxone can quickly reverse the effects of opioid drugs. It binds to the same sites (receptors) in the brain … tolerance to opioids, naloxone may cause you to experience withdrawal symptoms. While uncomfortable, these withdrawal symptoms are not life-threatening. In rare cases, …
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… are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with … any supplements or herbal products. Is it okay to drink alcohol? Alcohol can damage your liver and make the problems caused …
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… a health condition Is it safe to mix energy drinks with alcohol? No. Caffeine acts as a stimulant and masks the effects of alcohol. This can cause people to drink larger amounts of alcohol, putting them at greater risk for car accidents, …
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… dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and cravings when users don’t have … journey Plan ways to distract yourself from cravings and withdrawal, whether it’s going for a walk, playing a game on …
