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Typical (first generation) Antipsychotics [English] Permalink Public

These medicines are most commonly used to treat symptoms of psychosis (say sigh-ko-sis) such as hearing voices or false beliefs. Psychosis can occur in different types of illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (English) Colour

Sublocade (Buprenophine long-action injection) [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is a form of buprenorphine, the active drug in Suboxone, which is injected. The effects last longer than the pill form when it is injected. We offer Sublocade to people with opioid use disorder who are currently taking Suboxone, and finding it is working well for them. (English) Colour

Naltrexone [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is commonly used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine after the signs of alcohol withdrawal begin to go away. (English) Colour

Acamprosate [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is used to treat alcohol use disorder. A person usually starts this medicine when they are getting ready to stop or have recently stopped using alcohol. (English) Colour

Changes in Cognition After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (English) Colour

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Suboxone [English] Permalink Public

Suboxone is made of 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. We use it to treat opioid use disorder. This sheet describes the medicine, how to take it, side effects, cautions when taking it. (English) Colour

Methadone [English] Permalink Public

Methadone is long-acting opioid medicine. We use it to treat opioid use disorder. This sheet describes the medicine, how to take it, side effects, cautions when taking it. (English) Colour

Kadian [English] Permalink Public

This medicine is a form of slow-release morphine. We use it to treat opioid use disorder. This sheet describes the medicine, how to take it, side effects, cautions when taking it. (English) Colour

Constipation [English] Permalink Public

This sheet shares what is constipation, and ways to prevent and manage constipation. (English) Colour

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Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour