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Study: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy May Lead to Low Birth Weight, Preterm Birth
Cannabis use during pregnancy has been on the rise for years but we still don’t know very much about how it affects the babies. A new study, however, found that smoking weed while pregnant might be correlated with the frequency of underweight and preterm babies.
November 17, 2023
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Deficits
Researchers examined prenatal cannabis exposure and neuropsychological test scores in late childhood and early adulthood.
June 20, 2023
The Guide to Cannabis for Post-Abortion Pain Relief
Is cannabis a safe and effective option for post-abortion pain relief? Read on to find out.
June 14, 2023
Black, Hispanic Patients More Likely To Be Tested for Perinatal Cannabis Use
While it’s clear that Black and brown people have been disproportionately criminalized by drug policy, a new study sheds light on just how pervasive this impact still is.
March 13, 2023
Heated Debate Erupts on Reddit Over Weed Etiquette at Concerts
People view the responsibilities of smokers at concerts very differently according to a Reddit thread.
March 1, 2023
Pregnant Women in Alabama Are Being Jailed For Smoking Pot
The arrest of a 23-year-old woman earlier this year has highlighted other cases.
September 13, 2022
Judge Rules in Favor of Mother for Cannabis Use While Pregnant
A mother who used cannabis while pregnant to treat medical conditions was finally affirmed by a local Arizona court.
April 5, 2022
What Pregnant Cannabis Users Need To Know About Toxicology Screenings
Pregnant cannabis users deal with stigma and stress over the possibility of losing custody, all because they medicate…
June 23, 2020
People Who Live In States Where Cannabis Is Legal Have More Sex, Study Finds
Plus, less contraceptives, more babies and — yikes — potentially more gonorrhea.
January 10, 2020