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… home. Be a good role model. Your drinking behaviour is an important influence on your … Increase the risk of car crashes and violent behaviour. Cause you to develop an alcohol use … cravings and reduce your drinking (cognitive-behavioural therapy). Resolve mixed feelings …
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… substance use for youth. You can also access services at 17 local Foundry Centres or …
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… a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals … include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, … areas. For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal alcohol spectrum …
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… For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires affect drinking …
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Overview What is radiation? Radiation is energy that travels as a wave or particle. Some types of radiation can be harmful. This is called ionizing radiation. Radioactivity is ionizing radiation that …
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… to severe. Alcohol can cause a child to have physical or mental problems that may last all … job training, and counselling . Community services may be able to help your family … to severe. Alcohol can cause a child to have physical or mental problems that may last all …
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… how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop … your pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and … also influenced by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and …
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… can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into … as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to … . What amount of arsenic causes health effects? Health Canada has set a …
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… both immediate and long-term effects on your body, including an increased risk of injuries … important decisions How alcohol affects the body The alcohol you drink moves into the … body mass as they age, resulting in more body fat and less water in the body to dilute …
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Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, including cancer and some heart conditions. Overview Drinking can also make some health problems worse, for example: High …
