Health topics
… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health … general, limit how much you drink. Canadian health experts recommend that Canadians … drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the risks and dangers of drinking alcohol. Discuss …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus … (FASD) describes the range of alcohol effects on a child. The problems range from … may affect your developing baby. Heavy drinking (5 or more drinks on at least one … mother used other drugs, smoked, or had poor health for any reason while she was pregnant. …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use … alcohol and other drugs can affect your health, work, school, and relationships. It can … with medicines or drugs may increase the effects of each. Recreational and illegal drugs … can lead to substance use disorder. Health risks of alcohol and other drug use When you …
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… Alcohol and young people … Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young … It’s safest for young people to delay drinking for as long as possible, but if you do … it’s important to learn about alcohol, it’s effects on your body, and how you can reduce …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People … or drugs can affect young people's general health, physical growth, and emotional and … Young people tend to try new things and take risks, so they may use alcohol or drugs because …
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… Alcohol use … Alcohol has both immediate and long-term … Learn about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health to help you make informed choices about … to know about its effects as well as risks, like injuries and chronic diseases. …
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… Alcohol and aging … Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, …
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… Alcohol Sense BC … Drinking alcohol is damaging to your health, regardless … and poor sleep, and increased risk of health problems like heart disease and cancer. … The less you drink, the lower your health risks and the lower the risk of hurting others. …
HealthLinkBC Files
… Pregnancy and alcohol use … What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a … lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals … who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The effects of FASD include problems with motor …
Medical tests
… Blood Alcohol Test … your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a … Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a … Abnormal: Any alcohol is found in the blood. Effects of drinking alcohol Having any amount …
