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… Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Related … weakened and cannot pump blood efficiently. If your heart gets weaker, you may develop heart failure. Alcohol in … of the effect of alcohol on muscles (alcoholic myopathy). Treatment includes quitting drinking. Quitting drinking …
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… Sugar Alcohols On this page: Overview Overview Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener. They are used in foods … foods, such as berries and fruits. Common names for sugar alcohols are erythritol, glycerol, isomalt, lactitol, …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools … alcohol and other drugs even though you know it's causing problems in your life. Another sign is that you have a … No Lost consciousness If you are answering for someone else: Is the person unconscious now? (If you are …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the … the public health unit ask for a public health nurse or someone from the mental health and addictions team. Alcohol …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: … describes the range of alcohol effects on a child. The problems range from mild to severe. Alcohol can cause a … flat face, and narrow eye openings, for instance. This gets more obvious by age 2 or 3 years. Growth problems. …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: … sexually abused. Likewise, they may not understand when someone means to harm them physically. Carefully screen …
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… Alcohol and young people Last updated July 1, 2024 Any … home safely. This includes planning a safe ride home from someone who is not drinking (such as a designated driver or … impacts, negative social interactions or relationship problems, or negative impacts on your school or work, or …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: … and brain. Cause high blood pressure, depression, stomach problems, or sexual problems. Contribute to the development … or take part in physical activities. You're taking care of someone or supervising others. You need to make important …
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… Blood Alcohol Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … suspected of drinking or in people enrolled in an alcohol treatment program. How To Prepare In general, there's … you have in your body. This can be used to determine when someone is legally intoxicated (drunk). In Canada, the …
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… Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs On this page: Overview Overview Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at … may offer them to you. If you're in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this: Look the …
