Overall, alcohol and tobacco are the most commonly used drugs during pregnancy in Canada. They are also the two drugs that can be the most
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SUPPORTING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN WHO USE SUBSTANCES: What Communities are Doing to Help
Communities across Canada are becoming increasingly aware of issues related to pregnancy, alcohol and substance use, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and child health and development.
Taking a relational approach: the importance of timely and supportive connections for women
Pregnancy is often described as an opportune time for service providers to support women in improving their health, including efforts to decrease or stop substance
What are your thoughts on criminalizing women who consume alcohol and drugs while pregnant?
What are your thoughts on criminalizing women who consume alcohol and drugs while pregnant? Do you think shaming and blaming these women will lead to
Alcohol use in first 3-4 weeks of pregnancy may lead to permanent brain changes in offspring
It is well established that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can cause harm to the fetus. Now, a new study finds that drinking alcohol as early
International FASD Awareness Day – 9/9/2015
September 9 is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. This day was chosen so that on the ninth day of the ninth month