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… and oxycodone. Opioids can be prescribed by a health care provider or sold through the … generally safe when used as prescribed by a health care provider. Opioids from the … poisoning. Give naloxone if you have a Take Home Naloxone kit. Why is opioid poisoning an …
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… syringes and needles. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. A … Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: … syringes and needles. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. A …
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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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… is often mixed into street drugs like heroin, cocaine, and meth. Or it may be added … Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than … is often mixed into street drugs like heroin, cocaine, and meth. Or it may be added …
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… of responsibilities as they grow into young adults, including the ability to legally … use with them. Before you talk to your adult children, learn more about opioids and … in having a meaningful conversation with your adult child. Fentanyl is one of a class of …
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… Overview The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, … or text 2-1-1 (toll free) B.C. programs and supports B.C. Smoking Cessation Program Helps …
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… your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. Naloxone helps reverse the effect of opioids. … you have taken too much heroin. You can get naloxone without a prescription at most …
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… Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other … Outreach and support programs Information and resources on safer ways to use substances, …
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… breathing. Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of an overdose, … breathing. Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of an overdose, …
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… oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. Heroin is an example of an illegal opioid. … oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. Heroin is an example of an illegal opioid. …
