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… Inhalant Use … result in mind-altering effects. The term inhalant is used because these substances are … effects last only a few minutes. After heavy use of an inhalant, the person may have a headache and …
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… Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer … that some younger children find hard to use. But a mask spacer that fits over the mouth … and nose can make the inhaler easier to use. Using an MDI with a mask spacer: Helps get …
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… a measured amount of medicine each time you use it. A metered-dose inhaler gives medicine … a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. A spacer is a … when using corticosteroid medicines. How to use the inhaler Getting started To get started: …
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… the medicine to the inhaler each time you use it. Some come with a supply of medicine … "load" each dose of medicine each time you use it. How you load a dose depends on the type of inhaler you have. How to use the inhaler There are a few things to know …
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… Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? … about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use medicine to help you quit smoking. This may …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use … Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and drug use: Overview Some people who drink alcohol, use recreational drugs or illegal drugs, misuse …
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… Teen Substance Use: Making a Contract With Your Teen … a plan for avoiding alcohol and substance use in writing will help your teen make good … process. We know that alcohol, cigarette, inhalant, and drug use can affect a young …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People … times and stop, while others may continue to use them on a more regular basis. Young people … illegal drugs, and cigarettes. They use alcohol more than any other substance. They …
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… Substance use … Substance use refers to the use of drugs or alcohol. This includes … drugs, inhalants and solvents. Substance use can be viewed on a spectrum with varying … stage - can experience problematic or risky use of substances. If this is something you’re …