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… Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder On this page: Overview … centre and make the arrangements ahead of time. List other concerns or questions you have. …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: … her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and … related to heavy alcohol use. Whether the mother used other drugs, smoked, or had poor health for any reason while she …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: … in one sitting increases your risk of harm to yourself and others. Keep in mind that things like age, sex, weight, and health history can cause alcohol to affect people differently. If you choose to …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … as binge drinking and heavy drinking If illegal or street drugs, or medications are being used at the same time Genetics and many other factors For more information on pregnancy and alcohol …
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… During labour Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview The … Spinal block for childbirth Relaxation techniques Other forms of pain management include massage, comfort … birth Practicing breathing techniques for labour Problems during labour Labour may not go as smoothly as you planned. …
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… Blood Alcohol Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … strength of alcohol (proof or percentage) in the drinks. Other things that affect blood alcohol levels include: How … if you do not eat before or while you drink. Medicines or drugs. A person who drinks alcohol and takes certain …
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… 28, 2024 The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes substances such as cannabis, vapes, … harm reduction strategies and how to get help. Alcohol and other drugs Alcohol use Alcohol and young people Alcohol and …
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… Other important contacts Last updated August 1, 2017 Do you … and the Social Workers Act, visit BC Health Regulators . … Other important contacts …
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… Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset … you need treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood … pregnancy. High blood sugar while you are pregnant can cause problems. For example, it can cause your baby to be very …
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… because these substances are rarely, if ever, used by any other means. These substances are common household, … medical products. But most people do not think of them as drugs. This is because they are not meant to be used in that … can be inhaled. When inhalants are breathed, they cause alcohol-like effects: slurred speech, lack of coordination, …
