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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49d Download PDF Document English … common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking aren't just harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or …
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… Breastfeeding: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs On this page: Overview Related … many things that you eat, drink, or take into your body end up in your breast milk and may harm your baby. … You can use that milk to feed your baby if you've been drinking. Drugs. You can pass drugs in some amount to your …
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… Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse On this page: Overview Related … or alcohol. A lapse or relapse doesn't mean that you or your treatment has failed. It may mean that you just slipped … using drugs or alcohol again, follow these steps. Stop drinking or using the drug at once. Get rid of it. Pour it …
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… Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs On this page: Overview … not being able to remember what happened when you were drinking or using drugs. Blackouts are not the same as … People around you may not notice anything different about your behaviour. You might do the things you normally do, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview Many experts say that light to moderate drinking can be part of a heart-healthy lifestyle. But there … evidence to tell us if drinking alcohol actually helps your heart. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink. …
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… Self-Test for Breath Alcohol On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How It Is … Test Overview A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures … piece of information to help you make a safe decision about drinking and driving. The safest decision is always not to …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview Overview Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines are one … you feel better, you may be able to take better care of yourself. Most medicines don't work right away. It usually …
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… Drinking More Than You Want To? On this page: Overview … them relax. After all, it's called "happy hour," right? But alcohol isn't a great way to cope with stress. It can … one drink leads to another … and another. Have you found yourself drinking more lately? Do you wonder if maybe you're …
