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… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other …
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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview Related … get a prescription renewed. You don't take medicine as your doctor directs, such as not taking enough medicine or … Retiring, the death of a spouse or good friend, leaving your home, or being diagnosed with a disease can trigger …
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… Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions On this page: Overview … to substance use. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Depression Drug Use and Your Health Schizophrenia Adaptation Date: …
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… Assessing PTSD On this page: Overview … Overview There is no medical test that can diagnose PTSD. Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms, how long … if you have other mental health problems like depression or substance use disorder. Your doctor may want your spouse, …
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… Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment On this page: Overview … aren't punishing the person but that you want to protect yourself from any harm that their habit causes. For example, … in group interventions. Drug Use and Your Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… Questions About Substance Use Treatment Programs On this page: Overview Related … centre to see whether the program offered there meets your and your family member's needs, ask the following …
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… Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview If you have substance use disorder , your doctor may suggest treatment at an inpatient or …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About … may take a drug because you're curious about it or because your friends use it. What do you need to know about drug … may contain bacteria, dangerous chemicals, and other unsafe substances. There is no quality control for illegal drugs …
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… Mental Health Assessment On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Information Test Overview A mental health assessment gives your doctor a complete picture of your emotional state. It … . Intellectual disability . Autism spectrum disorder . Substance use disorder . Diseases of the nervous system, …
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… Track Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Tracking your tobacco use means recording things like when and where …
