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Module 4 – Marijuana and Pregnancy

Module 4
Discusses the issue of marijuana and THC use during pregnancy, and what is known about how it may impact developmental issues in children.

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Discusses the issue of marijuana and THC use during pregnancy, and what is known about how it may impact developmental issues in children.

As became clear when we discussed opioids and alcohol during pregnancy, many young women struggling with substance use in pregnancy are polysubstance users. This becomes especially apparent when we look at marijuana use in young women and pregnancy.

For pregnant women or women who might become pregnant, an increase in marijuana use can be especially problematic.

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