If you opened your calendar this morning, realized we’re already well into January, and thought, “Welp, guess I missed Dry January,” good news: you absolutely
Author: Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society
Exploring the Influence of Maternal Behavioural Activation and Inhibition on Predicting Fetal Alcohol Exposure
This article explores how individual personality traits—specifically behavioural activation and behavioural inhibition—may influence alcohol use before and during pregnancy. While much of the existing research
Mothers Marketing to Mothers: An Exploration of Cannabis Use and Constructions of Motherhood on Instagram and Blog Posts
This research looks at how messages about cannabis and motherhood are showing up online, especially on social media spaces created by and for mothers. It
Cannabis Retailer Advice on Blunt, Tobacco, and Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
This recent JAMA Network Open study examines the advice pregnant individuals receive from cannabis retailers when they ask about using blunts, tobacco, or cannabis during
Facilitating Culturally Safe Conversations Around Substance Use Disorder and Contraception to Provide Inclusive Care for Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Populations
This research explores how culturally safe, patient-centred communication can strengthen conversations about alcohol use, substance use, and contraception, particularly for neurodiverse individuals, including those with
Supporting Pregnant Loved Ones with Substance Use Disorders
This resource highlights that substance use disorder is a medical condition, not a moral failing, and emphasizes the important role that families and partners play