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Communicable diseases
Polio (Poliomyelitis)
Polio is a contagious viral disease that affects the nervous system and causes paralysis.
Hemp
Health experts oppose legalisation and deregulation of cannabis for personal use
Many health professionals, who face the consequences of cannabis (mis)use on a daily basis, firmly oppose any legalisation or deregulation of cannabis for personal use. Ahead of the referendum on the use of cannabis for personal use, experts warn that the legalisation of cannabis carries significant risks for the health of individuals and society as […]
Illicit drugs
I have problems with the use of illicit drugs. Where to get help?
In Slovenia, a network of sources of help has been developed over the years in the field of treatment of drug users, which are accessible within the health care system and through harm reduction programs in the field of drugs and homelessness. The list of providers includes information on health and social services for people […]
Communicable diseases
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral infectious disease of the tropical world. It is named after the jaundice that often occurs in this disease.
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