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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms … in overdose or when combined with other drugs or alcohol. Inhalants like nitrous oxide may also be used. Drugs come in … in overdose or when combined with other drugs or alcohol. Inhalants like nitrous oxide may also be used. Drugs come in …
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… Substance Use Disorder: Dealing With Teen Substance Use Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, … the problem. Urge your teen to be open too. Try not to use harsh, judging words. In most cases, an angry …
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… Tobacco Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview As with other … develop a mental health condition related to their tobacco use. If there's a chance you may have tobacco use disorder, it's important to find out. Ask yourself the …
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… Opioid Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview What is opioid use disorder? Opioid use disorder means that a person uses opioids even though it …
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… Signs of Drug Use On this page: Overview Overview … include behaviour changes and physical changes. Substance use is more likely to cause changes in behaviour than physical signs. Behaviour …
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… Parenting and substance use Last updated October 25, 2024 Making time to come … children and family about complex issues like substance use and overdose can help build positive connections and … you can begin and continue having conversations about drug use with your kid, teenager, or even your adult children. …
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… Teenage Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview … effect on the body for up to 30 minutes. When a person uses tobacco regularly, the levels of nicotine accumulate in … and decreases irritability. The stimulant effect causes a sudden increase in blood pressure, breathing rate, …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity … women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your care provider is …
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… SpO2) shows on the display screen. Pulse oximeters are used in doctors' offices and hospitals. Your doctor may think it's a good idea to use one at home. This may be the case for people who have a … to your doctor if you want help choosing one. Why is it used? Usually, low blood oxygen levels cause symptoms like …
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… blood vessels. It can relieve angina quickly. That's because it can widen the coronary arteries, which bring blood … relieves symptoms. Quick-acting forms of nitroglycerin are used to relieve angina or are used just before activities that typically cause angina. You …
