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Learning Center Learn about substance use disorders Using drugs or alcohol in a way that harms you or that leads you to harm others, like your family or friends, is called substance use disorder. It …
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… Overview Why is it important to find health problems early? Screening tests help … Congenital Heart Defects in Children Developmental Problems: Testing Galactosemia Test … old. These tests include checks for developmental and behavioural problems. Your doctor …
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… as cough syrups and cold pills to get high. Anabolic steroids , which young people use to build … as cough syrups and cold pills to get high. Anabolic steroids , which young people use to …
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… general, limit how much you drink. Canadian health experts recommend that Canadians … alcohol may: Harm your liver, pancreas, nervous system , heart, and brain. Cause high blood …
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… Mood disorders, like depression and anxiety Diabetes Digestive problems Loss of appetite …
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… of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, … cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity Reduce your stress. Find healthy ways … yoga, going for walks or taking part in other physical activities, having a warm bath, or …
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38e What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during …
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… Risks include: Damage to organs, including liver, brain, heart, stomach Increased risk of cancer, including liver, breast, throat and stomach cancers …
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… to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal … drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may …
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… other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C …
