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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use … reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other …
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… Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances … reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of …
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… Substance use … Overview The term "substance use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol, and … spectrum with varying stages of benefit and harm. There can be risks associated with using …
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… Mental Health and Substance Use … related to mental health, well-being and substance use. There are many supports available to … people in B.C experiencing mental health or substance use issues. …
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… Drug Use and Your Health … this topic for you? This topic is about drug use in adults. For information about drug use … drugs without thinking about how drugs can harm you and those you care about. You may not …
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… to arrive. Does naloxone lead to more drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing … who use opioids does not lead to increased substance use. Who is eligible to receive a … more information For more information about harm reduction, visit the following …
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… as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , substance use disorder, or anxiety. Other things that can … someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use …
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… reduce the amount that you drink Avoid drug use and smoking Only use prescribed … – Long term liver health Information on harm reduction: HealthLinkBC File #102a Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Information on related diseases: …