Free Copy: Transfer of Inhaled Cannabis Into Human Breast Milk

admin — Wed, 02 May 2018 16:48:53 +0000

admin Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:48

Legalization of recreational cannabis use in several states has caused growing unease in the medical community regarding the health risks associated with this drug, especially in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Although cannabis is one of the most widely used phytocannabinoid drugs in the world, understanding of the long-term neurobehavioral effect of cannabis use, particularly in the developing brain, is limited to observational and animal data.

Effects of Marijuana on the Fetus and Breastfeeding Infants.

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:32:01 +0000

Effects of Marijuana on the Fetus and Breastfeeding Infants.

admin Tue, 09/22/2015 - 11:32

Current studies indicate that approximately 4% of women in the USA use illicit drugs while pregnant. Seventy five percent of these cases report the use of marijuana. Despite the widespread use of this product, the public is not aware of the potential neurobehavioral effects of this drug on the fetus or the newborn infant.