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… Children are faced with a whole new set of responsibilities as they grow into young adults, including the ability to legally … drugs, including prescription drugs, illicit opioids are often available too. You can help …
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… Overview Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe … long-term pain when safer options don't help. Opioids don't cure a health problem. But they … risk include being a teenager, being an older adult, having a history of mental illness, and …
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… Overview Opioids are strong medicines. They can help … harm and even death. If you decide to take opioids, here are some things to remember. … a safe and secure place. Make sure that pets, children, friends, and family can't get to …
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… or doctor. What are some examples of opioids? Opioids or other medicines that contain them … (Dilaudid). Oxycodone (Oxyneo). Why are opioids used? Opioids are used to relieve …
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… 100b What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy …
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… and talk openly and honestly with your children and family about complex issues like … use with your kid, teenager, or even your adult children. How to talk to kids Talking … teens Some teens will have been introduced to opioids as medication (e.g., T3s after dental …
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… 41d Travel Series Children are at higher risk of getting sick … they become dehydrated more quickly than adults. It is essential to drink extra fluids … #99 How to take a temperature: Children and adults … Children are at higher risk of …
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… How Exercise Helps Children and Teens Physical activity is key to … benefit from exercise and fitness as much as adults do. Being active helps children and … part of your child's daily life through adulthood. Here are some things you can do to …
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… – even playing more than one sport – helps children find out what they like and what they are good at. If children do well at a particular physical … don’t have to be as hard or intense as the adult version. Many sporting organizations …
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… 123 Young children, who are naturally curious and like … Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets … Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets …
