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… contain a potent (very strong) type of opioid called fentanyl and can be unsafe. … in the unregulated drug supply can cause opioid poisoning. What is an opioid poisoning? An opioid poisoning (or …
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… Overview What is opioid use disorder? Opioid use disorder means that a person uses … more severe it may be. Moderate to severe opioid use disorder is sometimes called …
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… a medicine that reverses the effects of an opioid emergency. Opioids are strong pain … fentanyl, and morphine. Heroin is also an opioid. Taking too much of an opioid can slow or stop your breathing. This is …
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… the pain and stress of labour, you may get opioid pain medicines. The medicine can be put … brain's reaction to those pain signals. An opioid can help you relax between contractions … how we develop our content . … Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines … Overview To help …
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… issue that has created a tipping point for opioid overdoses in Canada is illegal … deaths due to fentanyl in B.C. Understanding opioid overdose Opioids slow down a person’s breathing and heart rate. Opioid overdoses result from taking too much or …
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… Keep your doctor informed. You can develop opioid use disorder. Moderate to severe opioid use disorder is sometimes called … doctor will monitor you closely for signs of opioid use disorder and to figure out when you …
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… (Oxyneo). Can you get addicted to opioids? Opioid use disorder means that a person uses … to themselves or others. Moderate to severe opioid use disorder is sometimes called … the more severe it may be. Your risk for opioid use disorder is higher if you have a …
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Opioid use support B.C. has launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line to provide faster … easier access to life-saving medication for opioid-use disorder and same-day care. This …
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… medicines. There is a risk for developing opioid use disorder. Moderate to severe opioid use disorder is sometimes called … use. If you are worried about developing opioid use disorder, talk with your doctor. …
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… that are often prescribed as pain relievers. Opioid use during pregnancy can increase your … to supports that can help you manage your opioid use in the safest way for you and your … Disorder (FASD). Help to stop using The Opioid Treatment Access Line provides access to …