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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and drug use: Overview Some people who drink alcohol, … sex and/or sexual assault. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections …
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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … also known as FASD. FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities …
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… Topic Overview For many young people, using alcohol, drugs, or other substances like … times and stop, while others may continue to use them on a more regular basis. Young people … unprotected sex. This raises the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually …
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… pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During pregnancy, everything you eat, drink, or take … alcohol or drugs while you're pregnant can cause serious problems. It can cause problems …
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… this topic for you? This topic is about drug use in adults. For information about drug use … like hepatitis and HIV if you use shared injection equipment and fluids, and lead to … reported to the police. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if: A person …
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… Topic Overview Alcohol can be a part of many people's lives … 1-866-332-2322 British Columbia: Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service 604-660-9382 …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol … causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There … how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop …
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… for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol … well as challenges in these areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File … or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity Reduce your …
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… Stopping substance use, whether you use alcohol or illegal or prescription drugs, is very hard. Very few people succeed … again. Put this in your plan. Related Information Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health …
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… Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are … you’re drinking and that no one has added any drugs to your drink Avoid mixing alcohol with … it to cope Where to get help Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service Call …