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… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm reduction aims to meet people “where …
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… Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines and Natural Products) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Natural … some of the same effects that conventional medicines do, while others may have no effect or may be harmful. …
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… ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Decision Point You may want to have a say … for ADHD. Don't have your child take medicine. Instead, use counselling, behaviour therapy, or social skills … of 100 children who used atomoxetine thought about suicide, while more than 99 out of 100 didn't. footnote 3 Most …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Decision Point You may … a liver biopsy to check for liver problems. If you have used antiviral medicine once without success or have had a … long-term side effects. And some can make you feel sick while you are taking them. You may not need to take …
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… Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Should I Take Medicine for OCD? Decision Point You may want to have a say … 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use medicine to help control your obsessive-compulsive … think medicines may help control the urge to wash my hands while I continue with professional counselling to learn how …
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… Infertility: Questions to Ask About Medicine or Hormone Treatment On this page: Overview Overview When thinking about medicine or hormone treatment for infertility , ask your … Medicine or hormone treatment works very well for some causes of infertility, such as failure to ovulate. But it …
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… Erection Problems: Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … them. Erection Problems: Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … Some people can't take pills for erection problems because of other medical problems. For those people, inserted or …
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… High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid On this page: Overview Overview Some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can raise your blood pressure or keep your blood … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You may want to … for depression. Don't have your child take medicine. Use counselling or home treatment to help manage your … a small chance that your child might think about suicide while taking antidepressants, especially during the first …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: … Medicines for ADHD may help your child be more calm and focused. Stimulant medicines are often used to treat ADHD. If … may need to try several different medicines. It can take a while to find the medicine and dosage that works best. Your …
