Presenter: Dr. Michael C. Golding, Ph.D. Professor of Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Description: Until recently,
Author: Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society
Involuntary Treatment for Severe Substance Use Disorders
We know people are exposed to a lot of misinformation, especially on public health topics like substance use. To help people get the facts and
Cannabinoid exposure during pregnancy:consequences for growth, memory and prefrontal cortex integrity in Wistar Rats
The study “Cannabinoid Exposure During Pregnancy: Consequences for Growth, Memory and Prefrontal Cortex Integrity in Wistar Rats” (Suleiman et al., 2025) explores the effects of
New Series: The Alcohol and Drug Situation in Canada
Welcome to CCSA’s new series, The Alcohol and Drug Situation in Canada. In this series, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) will
Rural-urban differences in substance use during pregnancy
This nationally representative study sheds light on the geographic disparities in substance use during pregnancy, highlighting how pregnant individuals in rural areas are significantly more
Integrating routine screening for pregnancy intention and contraceptive use into care of women who use alcohol or other drugs
This study highlights a promising and practical approach to reducing alcohol-exposed pregnancies by integrating a simple four-question pregnancy intention screening (PIS) tool into routine care