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… Use Assess Your Substance Use Assess Your Tobacco Use Being Abused: What Puts You at Risk? Blackouts Caused by Alcohol … Use and Mental Health Conditions Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment …
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… health needs. Warning This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… level in the breast milk to drop. Help for substance abuse Substances such as street drugs and alcohol pass …
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… central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high risk of abuse. It may cause slow/shallow breathing or severe … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… your specific health needs. Warning Oxazepam has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… specific health needs. Warning Clorazepate has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… health needs. Warning Chlordiazepoxide has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. … Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… (See also Precautions section.) The dosage is based on your gender, age, medical condition, other medications you may be … drug is removed from their bodies more slowly than in men. Older adults are usually prescribed a lower dose to decrease the …
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… about drug use with your kid, teenager, or even your adult children. How to talk to kids Talking openly with kids … Canada – Talking with Teenagers About Drugs How to talk to adult children As your child becomes a young adult, you can still help them make healthy life decisions …