It’s been 45 years since researchers revealed the risks of drinking during pregnancy. But as Vanessa Hrvatin reports, rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder are
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In The News: SickKids shuts down Motherisk helplines after grants, donations ‘reduced to zero’ (Toronto)
The Hospital for Sick Children has shut down its Motherisk helplines for new mothers and pregnant women. The Motherisk program had a call centre and
Article: Pregnant women less likely to get depression treatment, may turn to substance use, study finds
by Aneri Pattani Half of all pregnant women who experience depression do not get any treatment, and some may turn to alcohol, marijuana, and opioids
News Week: PREGNANT WOMEN ARE USING MARIJUANA FOR MORNING SICKNESS. STUDY ON RATS SUGGESTS THIS COULD AFFECT BABY’S BRAIN
BY KASHMIRA GANDER Using cannabis while pregnant to ease morning sickness could damage the brain of a fetus, scientists who studied rats have warned. Between 2002
More Younger Canadians Using Community-based Services for Substance Use Withdrawal
More young Canadians are using community detoxification services than older adults, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
CBC: What we know about how safe cannabis is for pregnant women and breastfeeding moms
While we know a lot about the dangers of drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes while pregnant, now that it’s legal, what about using cannabis? There is