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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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… oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. Heroin is also an opioid. Taking too much of … oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine. Heroin is also an opioid. Taking too much of …
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… Overview Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure … Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to treat certain infertility problems, … such as sperm-related infertility. ICSI is used to enhance the fertilization phase of in …
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… Overview How well does a botulinum (Botox) injection work for low back pain? Treating … Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this …
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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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… of opioid. It is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky substance (black tar heroin). It can be sniffed, snorted, … of opioid. It is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky substance (black tar heroin). It …
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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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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure … or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses Heatstroke: Emergency Symptoms Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and … Older Snake and Lizard Bites Snake Antivenom Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Sore Throat and Other Throat …
