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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: … What effect does alcohol have on a fetus? A woman who drinks alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: … you lower your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at the lowest … possible levels. It's important to remember that drinking alcohol is not risk-free. Many people enjoy drinking …
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… Alcohol and young people Last updated July 1, 2024 Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death and social issues in …
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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 Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability …
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… Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs On this page: Overview Overview Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at … you. If you're in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this: Look the person in the eye. In a …
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… Drug Withdrawal in Newborns (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) On … this page: What is drug withdrawal in newborns? Drug withdrawal in newborns (also called neonatal abstinence …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Topic … Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Health Benefits and Risks of Alcohol Problem Drinking Harm-Reduction Strategies Related … for harming someone or driving while drunk. You have withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking, especially in …
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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 (FASD) is a term used to describe …
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… Self-Test for Breath Alcohol On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How It Is … Risks Results Test Overview A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures the amount of …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview … But there isn't enough evidence to tell us if drinking alcohol actually helps your heart. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink. But if you do not drink …
