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

… 102b What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to …
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Understanding harm reduction: Substance use

… 102a What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to …
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Substance use

… spectrum with varying stages of benefit and harm. There can be risks associated with using … and any type of substance use can cause harm. Substance use can also lead to addiction. … are not alone. Learn about symptoms, harm reduction strategies and how to get help. …
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Naloxone: Treating opioid poisoning (overdose)

… more information For more information about harm reduction, visit the following HealthLinkBC … Files: HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm reduction: Substance use HealthLinkBC File …
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Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

… health problems. Over time, diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. It can … and may lead to many other problems. It can harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. It can … Diabetes Prevention Resource Group (2002). Reduction in the incidence of type 2 diabetes …
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Be drug smart

… risks can help reduce the likelihood of harm and encourage healthy behaviours. Visit … B.C . Toward the Heart Toward the Heart is a harm reduction program that is part of the BC Centre …
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Resource Order Form

… Healthy Eating Promotional Materials Sodium Reduction Qty Item Description Type Size View … Poster 24" x 36" Preview Sugary Drink Reduction Qty Item Description Type Size View …
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Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures

… needed to remove the ink. Non-surgical fat reduction. There are several non-surgical … and tightening the nearby tissue. Breast reduction. This removes excess breast tissue … and lift the breast. Women may seek breast reduction to change their appearance, reduce …
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Depression

… someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use … suicide a lot, but you don't have a plan to harm yourself. You are worried that your … Examples include mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive …
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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… – Long term liver health Information on harm reduction: HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Information on …