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… Fentanyl Overdose On this page: … This means that even a small amount can lead to an overdose, which could be deadly. Illegal fentanyl has added to the rise in overdose deaths in Canada. Illegal fentanyl often comes as a …
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… Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … that are well understood and managed. What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose happens when a person takes more opioids than their …
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… Take-Home Naloxone Kits for Opioid Overdose On this page: Overview Overview Naloxone is a … and can cause breathing to slow down again. That means the overdose may return, requiring another dose of naloxone. … , and be prepared with a second dose of naloxone if the overdose symptoms return. Make sure your family and friends …
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… or contact your local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and deaths are a serious concern. Be drug smart if … alcohol or other substances Understand the symptoms of an overdose Know when to call 9-1-1 in an emergency Know when … to learn more. Questions you may have What is opioid overdose? Opioids are a class of drug or medication which …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #102b) Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose (HealthLinkBC File #118) Understanding harm … is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Overdose Prevention and Response in B.C. Provides services and information on overdose prevention and response, including how to avoid and …
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… policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), criminalization, and stigma. Harm reduction is … opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These services help prevent drug poisoning (overdose) deaths. They can also connect people to health and …
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… withdrawal symptoms. Serious risks of using opioids include overdose and death. Safety tips when using long-acting … prescribed by your doctor. This can lead to accidental overdose and even death. Even sharing them with someone they … combination can decrease your breathing rate and lead to overdose or death. Make sure your doctor knows about all the …
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… iron. The most common cause of iron toxicity is accidental overdose of iron pills. How can you prevent it? There are … vomiting and diarrhea, usually occur within 6 hours of the overdose of iron. An iron overdose can be very dangerous. Call 9-1-1 if you think that …
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… tests done? This test may be done to: Find out if a drug overdose may be causing life-threatening symptoms, … test can also be done up to 3-4 days after a possible overdose. Check for drug use in the workplace. Testing is … be toxic. High values High levels may be caused by a drug overdose, either by mistake or on purpose. A drug overdose …
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… less than a nebulizer. It can also reduce the risk of an overdose. If you don't use a spacer, you need to trigger a … medicine. There is a risk of getting too much medicine (overdose). A nebulizer needs electricity to turn the … less than a nebulizer. It can also reduce the risk of an overdose. If you don't use a spacer, you need to trigger a …
