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Weight Management Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids

… of water and do not reduce the amount of fat in your body. Using water-loss pills to lose weight is not recommended and … regularly. To be safe, always talk to your doctor before using any weight-loss product. Compare your options Compare … kidney problems, thyroid problems, glaucoma, or depression. Using water-loss pills to lose weight can be dangerous. …

Prediabetes Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

… them make these changes. What are the benefits and risks of using lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes? … getting type 2 diabetes. What are the benefits and risks of using metformin to prevent type 2 diabetes? Metformin: Can … footnote 5 , footnote 1 , footnote 6 The evidence is rated using four quality levels: high, moderate, borderline, and …

Alcohol and Substance Use in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

… you have, the more severe it may be. Symptoms include: Using larger amounts of the substance than you ever meant to. Using the substance for a longer time than you ever meant … wishing you could. Spending a lot of time getting or using the substance or recovering from the effects. Having …

Substance Use Staying Alcohol- or Drug-Free After Treatment

… worthwhile to do, you may be less likely to go back to using substances. For example, you might: Do volunteer work … worthwhile to do, you may be less likely to go back to using substances. For example, you might: Do volunteer work …

Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use

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

… caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a … and not all substance use is problematic. If a loved one is using substances, it does not always mean they have a … falls along a spectrum, from no use of any substances or using substances for positive or social benefits, to having …

Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Breathing Problems Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer

… over the mouth and nose can make the inhaler easier to use. Using an MDI with a mask spacer: Helps get the right amount … a pill form. How to help your child use the inhaler Before using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a mask spacer: Talk … knows what medicine to use at what time. You might try using coloured stickers to teach the difference between …

Down Syndrome Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills

Vision Problems Living With Poor Eyesight

… You can adapt your home by making changes to lighting, using contrast in objects that you use often and in … ways to get around, such as riding with family and friends, using public transportation, or taking taxis. You can also … alternative transportation. Think about using a white cane. It can help you feel safer as you move around. And a …