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… way to get hepatitis C is by sharing needles and other drug equipment such as pipes, straws, spoons or cookers. You … hepatitis C include sharing equipment for using street drugs. Less often, it's spread by: Getting a tattoo or a … make infection less likely. Don't share needles to inject drugs. Make sure all tools and supplies are sterilized if …
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… get bigger muscles, and increase strength. They use the drugs because they are seeking to improve how well they play … problems. People often use more than one of these illegal drugs at the same time. This is called stacking. Or they may take the drugs in a cycle from no drug to a high dose over a period …
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… 2015 Talking openly and honestly about alcohol and other drugs can help children understand your family’s values. It … are tips for starting conversations about alcohol or other drugs. On this page: Seize opportunities Connect on the move … or as part of ordinary activities. Alcohol or other drugs may come up naturally when sharing something you heard …
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… medical products. But most people do not think of them as drugs. This is because they are not meant to be used in that … Inhalants are often not detected with urine or blood drug screening tests, because they have usually been … Sores around the mouth. Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Drug Use and Your Health Growth and …
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… his depression, alcohol use disorder, and prescription drug misuse. "It was like everything was just dead … that … crashes and surgeries. And he's been through several drug and alcohol rehab programs. A trip to a hospital in … he was doing to himself and his family. "I was dying of drugs," he says. A doctor told Stan he had severe PTSD. "I …
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… Leuprolide (Lupron). Fulvestrant (Faslodex). This drug changes the receptors so that they can't take in … The side effects of hormone treatment depend on the drug that is used. Selective estrogen receptor modulators … are hot flashes, mood swings, and feeling very tired. These drugs may also raise your risk for blood clots, stroke, and …
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… Having sex with a partner who injects or has ever injected drugs. Sex trade work. Reasons for high-risk behaviour … or be able to afford treatment. May use alcohol and drugs and have sex. Drugs and alcohol impair judgment and make unsafe sex more …
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… supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal … about any medications, dietary supplements, or recreational drugs that you are taking. They can discuss medication … infections (STIs). Some anti-seizure medications and other drugs, such as isotretinoin (Accutane®) for acne, …
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… Prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Treat eye … health providers, when appropriate. Administer diagnostic drugs. Prescribe some medications. Opticians are skilled … even where they are allowed to administer diagnostic drugs, optometrists are not allowed to diagnose or treat eye …
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… or having shifting interests. Experimenting with alcohol or drugs. Signs of a problem might include: Complete withdrawal … from parents and family. Forming a habit of using drugs or alcohol. Or a teen may show signs of a substance … problems with school, work, or relationships because of drugs or alcohol. Talk with your teen about the risks of …
