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… second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing … forms of naloxone are available at no-cost to First Nations people in B.C. at community pharmacies through the First Nation Health Benefits plan.. What is …
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… Overview Naloxone is a medicine that reverses … an opioid emergency. Opioids are strong pain medicines. Examples include hydromorphone, … breathing to slow down again. That means the overdose may return, requiring another dose of …
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… Callers are also linked to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and … B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our Mental Health and Substance Use web pages. To find mental health and substance use support services in …
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… weak pulse. An overdose is an emergency. Call for help right away. What can you do if … to keep the person awake and breathing. Perform rescue breathing if needed. Place the … Know the signs of an overdose, and act fast. For example, a person who has overdosed will …
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… and nurses who can prescribe opioid agonist medications. Callers are also linked to … and nurses who can prescribe opioid agonist medications. Callers are also linked to …
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… Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options and a wide range … Centres or connecting virtually through their app. Help Starts Here Provides a directory of … substance use supports across B.C. This website is managed by the Ministry of Health. …
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… 4 to 6 hours. Problems of heroin use With repeated use, heroin causes the person to need higher and higher doses of the drug to … addiction means that a person has a strong need to keep using heroin even though it …
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… for problematic substance use and getting treatment for example. For more information … for problematic substance use and getting treatment for example. For more information …
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… over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. Don't start any new medicines … medicine or opioid patches for later use. Health Canada recommends that you take your … of this medicine include: Constipation. Dizziness, light-headedness, or feeling faint. …
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… using, even though you know it is causing health problems. You need more and more of the … Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen …
