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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and drug use: Overview Some people who drink alcohol, use recreational drugs or illegal … use disorder is that you keep using alcohol and other drugs even though you know …
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… Topic Overview For many young people, using alcohol, drugs, or other substances like … may try a number of substances, including alcohol, household chemicals (inhalants), … illegal drugs, and cigarettes. They use alcohol more than any other substance. They use …
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… Overview Alcohol has both immediate and long-term … others. Learn about Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health to help you make informed choices about alcohol use. Canada’s guidance on alcohol and …
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… Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, … to be especially careful about consuming alcohol, because they tend to be more at risk of alcohol-related health problems, including …
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… Topic Overview What effect does alcohol have on a fetus? A woman who drinks alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into …
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… risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at … It's important to remember that drinking alcohol is not risk-free. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol, and most people usually do it safely. …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used … problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading …
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… Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death and social … to drink, it’s important to learn about alcohol, it’s effects on your body, and how you …
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… you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong … problems in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The effects of FASD …
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… Condition Basics What is alcohol withdrawal? If you drink alcohol regularly and then cut down on how much … and emotional problems. That's because the alcohol is clearing out of your system. This is …