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Silent Heart Attacks
…(risk increases for men older than 45 and for women older than 55 [or after menopause]) High cholesterol High blood pressure Family history of heart attack Ethnicity (Aboriginal Canadians and…
Domestic Violence
…staff members at emergency shelters can help you file for a court order of protection. Physical injuries and emotional scars often are related to domestic abuse. Physical injuries include: Cuts…
Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
…at home where another family member has stored them. If you think someone has taken your medicine, contact the police immediately to file a report. What are the signs of…
Naltrexone for Alcoholism
…treatment. Your healthcare provider can refer you to the psychosocial treatment that is right for you. FOR MORE INFORMATION Alcoholics Anonymous website: Nova Scotia: http://www.area82aa.org/ Prince Edward Island: http://www.area81aa.ca/main.php…
Trans Fats
…oils. These can no longer be added to foods sold in Canada. FOR MORE INFORMATION Government of Canada http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/healthy-eating-saine-alimentation/nutrients-nutriments/fats-lipides-eng.php#a2 Sources Dietary Fatty Acids by Brett White, MD (08/15/09, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20090815/345.html)…
Cat and Dog Bites
…your healthcare provider may or may not recommend the rabies shots. FOR MORE INFORMATION Department of Health and Wellness Nova Scotia website at: http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/cdc/documents/rabies-general-information-en.pdf Health Canada website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/fact-sheet-on-rabies.html…
Bedbugs
…what chemicals they use, and be sure to keep children and pets away during spraying. FOR MORE INFORMATION Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness http://novascotia.ca/dhw/environmental/documents/EH_bed-bugs_FactSheet.pdf Health Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/pest-control-tips/bedbugs-what-are-they.html…
Toilet Training Your Child
…child has not learned to use the toilet is that your child is not yet ready for toilet training. FOR MORE INFORMATION Loving Care: 1 to 3 Years: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/lovingcare/docs/09047_LC1to3YearsBook_En.pdf…
Substance Abuse
…https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/ http://www.nshealth.ca/mental-health-and-addictions-intake-phone-numbers Alcoholics Anonymous Nova Scotia website at: http://www.area82aa.org/ Other Websites: http://womenforsobriety.org/ http://www.smartrecovery.ca/ http://maddchapters.ca/halifax/ http://www.teenchallenge.ca/get-help/educational-resources/alcohol-abuse-facts https://www.teenchallenge.ca/get-help/educational-resources/drug-abuse-facts http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/alcohol/Pages/about_alcohol.aspx For information on Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines: http://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/alcohol-drinking-guidelines.asp https://novascotia.ca/dhw/addictions/documents/Canada-new-Low-Risk-Alcohol-Drinking-Guidelines.pdf…
Alcohol Abuse – Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
…can join a support group or sobriety program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs can help prevent relapse. FOR MORE INFORMATION National Institute of Health Website: https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/Harmful_Interactions.pdf Government of Canada…