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118 What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication that includes morphine, heroin, methadone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Opioids can be prescribed by a health care provider or sold through …
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… reverses the effects of an opioid emergency. Opioids are strong pain medicines. Examples … save your life, if you have taken too much opioids. You can get a naloxone kit without a … reverses the effects of an opioid emergency. Opioids are strong pain medicines. Examples …
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… or medication which includes hydrocodone, heroin, oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. … streets. It is sometimes sold as Oxycontin®, heroin, or other substances. People may be … toxic drugs that may be cut into and sold as heroin, fake “oxy” pills, or cocaine. These …
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Condition Basics What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful pain medicine made in a lab (synthetic opioid). Doctors may prescribe it to treat severe pain. Illegal fentanyl is often mixed into street …
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… days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual, family and small group counselling is … days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual, family and small group counselling is …
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… Substance use (HealthLink BC File #102a) Help lines Individual, family and small group … mainland) First Nations and Métis KUU-US Crisis Line Provides culturally safe help for … 250-723-4050 for the adult line Mental Health Crisis Line Provides a toll-free number …
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… C, HIV, and other diseases, if using shared injection equipment or fluids. Heroin can be … C, HIV, and other diseases, if using shared injection equipment or fluids. Heroin can be …
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… is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including … connect people to health and social services Mental wellness and healing support programs … use and getting treatment for example. For more information For more information about …
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… Opioids can cause side effects, such as constipation, sleepiness, and nausea. And over … patch Methadone Morphine sulfate Oxycodone controlled-release What are the side effects? … patch Methadone Morphine sulfate Oxycodone controlled-release What are the side effects? …
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… if you take opioids as part of a supervised care plan, you can still develop opioid use … if you take opioids as part of a supervised care plan, you can still develop opioid use …
