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Iron Toxicity

… iron. The most common cause of iron toxicity is accidental overdose of iron pills. How can you prevent it? There are … vomiting and diarrhea, usually occur within 6 hours of the overdose of iron. An iron overdose can be very dangerous. Call 9-1-1 if you think that …

Toxicology Tests

… tests done? This test may be done to: Find out if a drug overdose may be causing life-threatening symptoms, … test can also be done up to 3-4 days after a possible overdose. Check for drug use in the workplace. Testing is … be toxic. High values High levels may be caused by a drug overdose, either by mistake or on purpose. A drug overdose …

Asthma Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines

… less than a nebulizer. It can also reduce the risk of an overdose. If you don't use a spacer, you need to trigger a … medicine. There is a risk of getting too much medicine (overdose). A nebulizer needs electricity to turn the … less than a nebulizer. It can also reduce the risk of an overdose. If you don't use a spacer, you need to trigger a …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… information Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions – Stop Overdose www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions … use HealthLinkBC File #118 Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Image … Harm reduction for families caregivers and …

Drug Use and Your Health

… certain drugs can cause severe health problems, such as an overdose or brain damage. Many illegal drugs today are made … or trances. These drugs can be dangerous, especially in overdose or when combined with other drugs or alcohol. Some … lead to thought and memory problems, anxiety, depression, overdose, and date rape. Methamphetamine (commonly called …

Causes of Hyperventilation

… A rapid increase in altitude. Exercise. Fever. Ingestion or overdose of drugs, including amphetamine, aspirin, asthma … A rapid increase in altitude. Exercise. Fever. Ingestion or overdose of drugs, including amphetamine, aspirin, asthma …

Reye syndrome

… of the lining of the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or …

Back to school

… children about complex issues such as substance use and overdose. To learn more about alcohol and drug use in young … Use in Young People Be Drug Smart Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose (HealthLinkBC File #118) Quit Smoking Quitting …

Date Rape Drugs

… with alcohol or other drugs. GHB has been involved in overdoses, sexual assaults, and death. This drug does not … with alcohol or other drugs. GHB has been involved in overdoses, sexual assaults, and death. This drug does not …

Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People

… certain drugs can cause severe health problems, such as an overdose or brain damage. Many illegal drugs today are made … marijuana. But these drugs can be dangerous, especially in overdose or when combined with alcohol or other drugs. Some … lead to thought and memory problems, anxiety, depression, overdose, and date rape. Methamphetamine (commonly called …