This 2022 review synthesizes international evidence showing that alcohol affects women differently due to both biological (sex-related) and social (gender-related) factors. Biologically, women experience faster
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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
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
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
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
5 Factors Influencing Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
This resource explores the many factors that can influence alcohol use during pregnancy, recognizing that decisions around alcohol are shaped by far more than individual