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Using Nitroglycerin for Angina On this page: Overview … symptoms of angina. How to use quick-acting nitroglycerin Your doctor will tell you when to use your nitroglycerin. You may need to take it to relieve …
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Using Antibiotics Wisely On this page: Overview Related … antibiotics that have more side effects. So always ask your doctor if antibiotics are the best treatment. Explain … These tougher bacteria can spread to family members, children, and co-workers. People in your community will have …
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Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview … add moisture to the air, making it less drying to your mouth, throat, and nose. A humidifier blows cool to … puts out hot steam. A cool-mist humidifier is better for children. The mist from a humidifier may be more comfortable …
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… time to come together and talk openly and honestly with your children and family about complex issues like substance use … medication (e.g., T3s after dental surgery). Others may try using other people’s prescription opioids. And a very few …
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… during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout … transportation to appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other children Offer to go along to the next …
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… a way that harms you or that leads you to harm others, like your family or friends, is called substance use disorder. It … You at Risk? Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs Breastfeeding: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs CAGE Questionnaire for … Use Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol Heroin Ideas for …
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… have tobacco use disorder, it's important to find out. Ask yourself the following questions. You may have tobacco use disorder if your answer is "yes" to two or more of them. Are you not … amounts of tobacco than you ever meant to? Or have you been using it for a longer time than you ever meant to? Do you …
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… amounts of opioids than you ever meant to. Or you've been using them for a longer time than you ever meant to. You can't cut down or control your use. Or you constantly wish you could cut down. You … You have strong cravings for opioids. You can no longer do your main jobs at work, at school, or at home. You keep …
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… some obvious signs that a person may be drinking alcohol, using tobacco, or using other substances. This is not a … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Overview Signs that a person is using substances such as drugs or alcohol include behaviour … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …