A recent large-scale study published in Cureus titled Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Correlates With Adverse Maternal Mental Health Outcomes underscores the growing public health concern
Category: Research
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
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
Use of the alternative test R-FETAX (Refined-Frog Embryo Teratogenicity Assay-Xenopus) to evaluate the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Understanding the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure is essential for those working in FASD prevention and education. This research explores how alcohol impacts early development
Design of a mobile application for universal screening for women of child-bearing age engaged in comprehensive addiction and recovery environments (WE-CARE) for substance use and women from the general population
This study explores the development of WE-CARE, a mobile health (mHealth) application designed to provide universal screening for alcohol and substance use, depression, and anxiety