Drug and Alcohol Policies and Pregnancy
Drug and Alcohol Policies and Pregnancy
Most U.S. states have policies targeting alcohol, cannabis, or drug use during pregnancy. But ANSIRH research shows that at best, most policies do not affect use during pregnancy or birth outcomes. At worst, some alcohol, cannabis, and drug policies lead to increases in low birthweight and preterm birth, costing millions of dollars each year. They can also lead to decreases in prenatal care use. We’ve found that policies targeting alcohol, cannabis, and drug use during pregnancy can undermine access to health care and other supports for pregnant people.
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See allFebruary 7, 2024
Relationships Between Alcohol Policies and Infant Morbidities and Injuries
Alex Schulte, Liu G, Subbaraman MS, Kerr W, Leslie DL, Roberts SCM. Relationships Between Alcohol Policies and Infant Morbidities and Injuries. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. February 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2024.01.003.
January 2, 2024
Is legal recreational cannabis associated with cannabis use during pregnancy, beliefs about safety, and perceived community stigma?
Raifman S, Roberts SCM, Biggs MA, Rocca CH. Is legal recreational cannabis associated with cannabis use during pregnancy, beliefs about safety, and perceived community stigma?. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. January 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.111079.
November 22, 2023
Reconsidering the use of urine drug testing in reproductive settings
Martinez N, Roberts SCM, Achu-Lopes R, Samura TL, Seidman DL, Woodhams EJ. Reconsidering the use of urine drug testing in reproductive settings. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. November 2023; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101206.