Substance abuse in Canada : Licit and illicit drug use during pregnancy : maternal, neonatal and early childhood consequences

Through the work of CCSA’s the part of a pregnant woman and her community to reduce the Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) and the leadership of harms to both the mother and her fetus. [...] Thanks to the efforts For its part, the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and of a new cohort of researchers who appreciate the complex Addiction remains committed to the support of research into biological and social factors that give rise to addiction, there all aspects of addiction, with the explicit goal of improving the are real prospects for a much better scientific understanding of [...] This fourth Substance Abuse in Canada report addresses the medical and obstetrical consequence of drug abuse and dependency in pregnant women as well as the short- and THE SERIES TO NOW The first Substance Abuse in Canada report, Current Challenges long-term effects prenatal exposure to drugs can have on the and Choices, examined a variety of topics, including the prevention development of their c [...] The next report in the Substance Abuse in Canada series, to be published this coming spring, is a companion to the current Addressing the complex challenges related to the causes and report. [...] Continued attention to the most recent evidence-based studies is essential to Regardless of the pharmacological properties of the drugs providing the best possible care and support for women who used, the characteristics of the person taking them and the are addicted and to assessing the overall immediate and long- consequences of continued drug abuse combine to produce term effects of in utero dr