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Understanding harm reduction Substance use

102a What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. The aim of harm reduction is to support …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of … the use of substances). Harm reduction services include non-judgmental and shame-free … Foundry https://foundrybc.ca See the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File …
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Multiple Pregnancy Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction

… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? 1 Get the Facts 2 … with three or more fetuses. Have multifetal pregnancy reduction. This procedure … testing ( chorionic villus sampling ) and fetal ultrasound can help you find out if any …
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Breast Reduction

… Surgery Overview Breast reduction surgery … in large veins travelling up to the heart and lungs ( pulmonary embolism ). This isn't … in large veins travelling up to the heart and lungs ( pulmonary embolism ). This isn't …
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COPD Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

… Surgery Overview In lung volume reduction … for this surgery include people who have: footnote 1 Severely impaired lung … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

… moment. Keep trying. Practice yoga breathing exercises, stretches, and poses to strengthen … moment. Keep trying. Practice yoga breathing exercises, stretches, and poses to strengthen …
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Calming Your Mind With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction MBSR

… a slow walk by yourself. Count your steps while you breathe in and out. Stop and be … a slow walk by yourself. Count your steps while you breathe in and out. Stop and be …
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Drinking water chlorination facts

… chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to … chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to …
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Substance use

Overview The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and includes substances such as cannabis, vapes, tobacco or cigarettes, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and …
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Naloxone Treating opioid poisoning overdose

… who has not taken opioids. If a person has a physical tolerance to opioids, high doses of … who has not taken opioids. If a person has a physical tolerance to opioids, high doses of …