The article “Ireland’s Silent Epidemic: Why FASD Can’t Be Ignored Anymore” highlights a critical and often overlooked public health issue, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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ENGAGE: Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Youth Substance Use
The ENGAGE: Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Youth Substance Use resource provides a comprehensive, evidence-informed framework for preventing substance use among youth under 18. It emphasizes
Study reveals COVID-19 stress linked to increased substance use during pregnancy
~ Retrieved from https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/news/2026-03-25/study-reveals-covid-19-stress-linked-increased-substance-use-during-pregnancy A new study has found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher use of tobacco and cannabis among
Provider Perspectives of Conversations and Practices Surrounding Perinatal Cannabis Use
Recent research explored how perinatal healthcare providers approach conversations about substance use during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Although the study was conducted in the
Substance Use Patterns Among Individuals Who Consume Alcohol During Pregnancy: Results from a US Multi-Site Study
N. Bakhireva, Xingya Ma, Catherine Psaras, Veronica Brtek, Elinor L. Sullivan, Ryan Bogdan, Barbara H. Chaiyachati, Christina D. Chambers, Gretchen Bandoli and Julie M. Croff,
Recreational Cannabis Use During Human Pregnancy: Its Effects on the Placenta and Endocannabinoid System
Recent research is helping us better understand how substance use, especially cannabis—can affect pregnancy, fetal development, and long-term health. The evidence shows that cannabis can