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… Using Eye Ointment On this page: Overview Overview If you are using both eyedrops and eye ointment, put the eyedrops in at … an eye infection, don't wear contact lenses while you are using the ointment. unless your doctor has told you it's …
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… Storing and using breastmilk Last updated August 2, 2013 If you have to … food, it's important to follow proper safety practices when using breast milk. Always use the oldest milk first - label … milk by running the container under warm tap water (if using an infant bottle, keep the nipple out of the water) or …
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… With Teen Substance Use Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or other substances, take it … this time. If you don't know what to do or if you don't feel comfortable, ask for help. Talk to your teen's doctor, … substance use may: Increase the risk that your child keeps using substances and has a substance use disorder later on. …
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… heart rate. A coma. Death. Many people with this disorder feel embarrassed or ashamed. Their families may feel that … amounts of opioids than you ever meant to. Or you've been using them for a longer time than you ever meant to. You … wish you could cut down. You spend a lot of time getting or using opioids or recovering from the effects. You have …
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… Overview Signs that a person is using substances such as drugs or alcohol include behaviour … meet them. These signs don't always mean that a person is using substances. The behaviour could be due to work or … may include: Red eyes, a sore throat, a dry cough, and feeling tired. Needle marks on the arm or other area of the …
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… system stimulant and sedative. The person immediately feels the stimulant effect and pleasurable sensation. It … system stimulation is followed by depression and fatigue, causing the person to want another cigarette. Nicotine is one … tries to quit. Smoking affects a person's appearance by causing bad breath, yellow teeth and fingernails, and …
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… care about them as well as the baby Encourage sharing of feelings Be sincere, caring, and non-judgmental Tell family, …
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… Meniscus Tear: Rehabilitation Exercises Actionset Overview A meniscus tear is a common … rehab program probably will include physiotherapy and home exercises. Exercises that might be prescribed for rehab are … only be done on the advice of your doctor and only if you feel very minimal or no pain while you do them at home. The …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce … by nerve damage, you may need to change some parts of your exercise program to avoid more problems. Before you start an … of water before, during, and after exercise. Your body is better able to control its temperature when it is well …
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… Learning Center Learn about substance use disorders Using drugs or alcohol in a way that harms you or that leads … Alcohol Problems . Ideas to Help You Cut Back On or Stop Using Alcohol . Alcohol and Drug Problems . Drug Use and … Physical Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder Plan to Stop Using Alcohol Planning for a Change That Matters Planning …
