This article explores how health and social-service professionals can have culturally safe, non-judgmental conversations about alcohol use, substance use, and contraception, particularly with neurodiverse individuals,
Category: Research
Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity intervention to reduce prenatal cannabis use: results of an open pilot trial
New research continues to back up what many of us already know from experience: people are more likely to make changes when they feel supported,
Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders In Primary Care: Use of Office Champions Model to Address Alcohol Use
We know that there is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, yet alcohol use during pregnancy still happens. This research looked at a practical
Oral Consumption of Cannabidiol During Pregnancy Alters Behavior in Mouse Offspring
This research looks at how exposure to cannabidiol (CBD) during pregnancy affected brain development and behaviour in mouse offspring. CBD is a non-intoxicating compound found
Global Research Trends in Community-Based Strategies for Reducing Risky Alcohol Consumption and Promoting Health
This research looks at what the global evidence tells us about community-based approaches to reducing risky alcohol use and promoting health. Instead of focusing on
The impact of a brief web-based intervention on improving awareness of the need to reduce alcohol consumption during pregnancy among high-risk female college student drinkers: a quasi-experimental study
This study examined whether a short, 30-minute online education session could help young women who drink heavily better understand the risks of drinking during pregnancy