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… Overview Alcohol has both immediate and long-term … help you make informed choices about alcohol use. Canada’s guidance on alcohol and health … learn more, visit Alcohol and drug use during pregnancy While breastfeeding Driving a motor …
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… Topic Overview Alcohol can be a part of many people's lives … 1-866-332-2322 British Columbia: Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service 604-660-9382 …
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… Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, … Overview Drinking can also make some health problems worse, for example: High blood … need to be especially careful about consuming alcohol, because they tend to be more at risk …
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… Topic Overview For many young people, using alcohol, drugs, or other substances like … times and stop, while others may continue to use them on a more regular basis. Young people … unprotected sex. This raises the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually …
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… Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are … you’re drinking and that no one has added any drugs to your drink Avoid mixing alcohol with … it to cope Where to get help Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service Call …
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… 38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a … in your area, visit Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) at …
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… 38d What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you … known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all … support for having a healthy pregnancy Where can I get more information and help? If …
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… baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ sleep or decrease … the breast milk to drop. Help for substance abuse Substances such as street drugs and …
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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … also known as FASD. FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of disabilities …
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… 68b Nutrition Series Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too … Himalayan salt are high in sodium Increase potassium intake While most Canadians eat too much sodium, many do not eat enough potassium. Foods rich in potassium include …