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Buying Drugs over the Internet
If you buy drugs on line, you may be putting your health at serious risk. This Web page addresses some of the risks associated with buying drugs over the Internet.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Medications
This site developed by Veterans Affairs Canada, deals with safety issues surrounding medication use, such as mixing prescription drugs with over-the-counter products and/or natural products, mixing drugs with alcohol, and mixing drugs with food. Also find tips to reduce medication interaction.
Source : Goverment of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada.
Safe Use of Medicines
Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines can help cure diseases and make you feel better. However, all medicines should be used carefully. This Web page provides information on the safe use of medicines.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Seniors, Sleeping Pills and Tranquillizers
This site describes what sleeping pills and tranquillizers are, the effects of taking them, dependency issues, withdrawal symptoms, drug interactions, alternatives, and tips on responsible use.
Yukon Territory
Alcohol and Drug Services
Assisting individuals and communities in reducing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs by providing quality addictions services.
Source : Government of Yukon
Pharmacare
The Pharmacare program will pay the total costs of the lowest priced generics of all prescription drugs listed in the Yukon Pharmacare Formulary, including the dispensing fee.
Source : Government of Yukon
Seniors Services
This Web page lists seniors services provided by the Yukon government, including: Home Care, the Pioneer Utility Grant, Pharmacare, and the Yukon Income Supplement.
Source : Government of Yukon.
Canada
Benefits and Risks of Combined (Estrogen and Progestin) Hormone Replacement Therapy
This Web page discusses the benefits and risks of combined hormone replacement therapy, and offers advice to reduce the risks.
Buying Prescription Drugs on the Internet
Have you thought of purchasing your medication on the Internet because you don't have time to visit your doctor? Purchasing medication on the Internet has become a fast and easy process but is it really worth your health and safety? Find out more about the dangers that lurk behind medication purchased without a doctor's consultation.
Source : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
C-Health: Your Health and Wellness Source - Senior's Health
This Web site provides health information: thousands of in-depth, physician-reviewed articles on drugs and conditions, as well as the latest health news, medical research and clinical trials to keep you updated on the latest treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Source : chealth.canoe.ca
Insulin Products in Canada
This Web page gives information on Animal-sourced and human biosynthetic insulins which are used worldwide for controlling diabetes.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Medication Matters: How You Can Help Seniors Use Medication Safely
This publication is developed by Health Canada to help health professionals give seniors the information they need to use medication safely. This resource proposes the use of clear verbal communication techniques and plain language health information so seniors with low literacy skills can be served better.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.
Medications
This Web page explains the importance of taking medications properly.
Source : Canada Safety Council
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
The goal of NNADAP is to support First Nations and Inuit people and their communities in establishing and operating programs aimed at arresting and off-setting high levels of alcohol, drug, and solvent abuse among their target populations living on-reserve. Most of the NNADAP activities are included in the following four areas of emphasis: prevention, treatment, training, research and development.
Source : Health Canada
The Safety and Effectiveness of Generic Drugs
This Web page gives information on generic drugs. More and more, generic drugs are being used to fill prescriptions. Canadians want to be sure that generic drugs are as safe and effective as brand name drugs.
Source : Health Canada, It's Your Health
Seniors Safety and Security - Public Safety
This section of Public Safety Portal contains links related to seniors safety and security.
Sleeping Pills and Tranquillizers: Important Information for Seniors
This site explains what you should know about taking sleeping pills and tranquillizers, how to use them responsibly, and who to contact for further information.
What should I know about taking my medications?
This Web page gives safety information about taking medications. This page also gives contact information for provincial/territorial contacts regarding this subject.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Canadian Health Network.
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