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… its therapeutic effects. But it can also harm your health. Cannabis for medical purposes has … Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about the health … parenting? Talking about substance use with your family Talking openly and honestly with …
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… of psychotic disorders, unless you are under careful psychiatric monitoring You have a history of low blood flow to vessels that supply the heart, … mL of blood. Police may administer a saliva test to determine if THC is present in your …
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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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… chemicals that make people feel good. At first, these substances may make a person feel … unprotected sex. This raises the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually … It can also cause some cancers. If used during pregnancy, alcohol can harm a …
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Actionset Overview Of all the side effects of chemotherapy , nausea and vomiting are two of the most distressing. But in many cases, nausea and vomiting can be controlled and even prevented. Nausea …
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… call 9-1-1 or your local provincial Poison Control Centre immediately. Many of the items … Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Lead Poisoning Poisoning … Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Lead Poisoning Poisoning …
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… baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that … the risk of sleep-related infant death Why is breastfeeding or chestfeeding good for lactating parents? Breastfeeding or chestfeeding may help you: …
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… and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to … pens, vapes, mods, tanks or e-hookahs. As per Health Canada, “Vegetable glycerin and … on vaping in Canada visit: About vaping, Health Canada BC Vaping Information, …
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Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and sensory and motor skills. But each child gains skills at their own pace. It's …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Dizziness is a word … has many causes. They include: Allergies. Illnesses such as influenza (flu) or colds. Vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, and other illnesses that cause dehydration . Very deep …