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… Alcohol and Substance Use in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) On this page: … from friends or loved ones. Some people use alcohol or drugs to help relieve their symptoms. This can lead to … use disorder is a mental health condition. It affects your brain and behaviour. When you have this condition, it's …
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… that information can also be overwhelming. It can disrupt your day. And it's easy to develop habits you didn't mean … tips for using social media and news in a healthy way. Know your goal. Maybe you want to use social media to stay up-to-date on events in your …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you … BMI measurements over time can help you and your doctor assess your child's growth. This tool can be used for children ages 2 through 19. Be cautious if you use …
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… Planning for Alcohol or Drug Relapse On this page: Overview Overview Stopping substance use, whether you use alcohol or illegal or prescription … or alcohol. A lapse or relapse doesn't mean that you or your treatment has failed. It may mean that you just slipped …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner … able to stand up to peer pressure so they can avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking. Are better able to … especially important for parents of preschool children, because these children are gaining a basic sense of trust in …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during … lancet holder, test strips, and cotton balls. Learn how to use the equipment. slide 2 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 2 …
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… Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use On this page: Overview Overview If changing your alcohol use is a goal, then knowing what you'll gain by … that you have good reasons to cut back or quit—whatever your goal is. Put a check next to the statements that you …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including visits to … what's happening. Explain where you are going and why. Use simple language: "The nurse is going to give you an …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, … are no longer common in Canada. But the germs that cause these diseases still exist. To protect your baby, a …
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… Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this … or celibacy). Gender identity Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … be flexible. There are a variety of terms that people may use to describe their gender identity. For example, people …
