We
studied
the
effect
of
marijuana
liberalization
policies
on
perinatal
health
with
a
multiperiod
difference-in-differences
estimator
that
exploited
variation
in
effective
dates
medical
laws
(MML)
and
recreational
(RML).We
found
proportion
maternal
hospitalizations
use
disorder
increased
by
23%
(0.3
percentage
points)
first
three
years
after
RML
implementation,
larger
effects
states
authorizing
commercial
sales
marijuana.This
growth
was
accompanied
7%
(0.4
decline
tobacco
hospitalizations,
yielding
net
zero
over
all
substance
hospitalizations.RMLs
were
not
associated
changes
newborn
health.MMLs
had
no
significant
nor
fairly
small
could
be
ruled
out.In
absolute
numbers,
our
findings
implied
modest
or
adverse
array
outcomes
considered.
Addiction,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
116(11), С. 3069 - 3079
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2021
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
Cannabis
use
disorder
(CUD)
during
pregnancy
has
increased
dramatically
in
the
United
States
(US).
This
study
examined
associations
between
prenatal
CUD
adverse
neonatal
outcomes
heterogeneities
by
mothers’
tobacco
status
race/ethnicity.
Design
Population‐based,
retrospective
cohort
study.
Setting
California,
USA.
Participants
A
total
of
4.83
million
mothers
who
delivered
a
live
singleton
birth
2001
to
2012
their
paired
infants.
Data
were
obtained
from
mother–infant
linked
hospital
discharge
records
death
certificates.
Identified
ICD‐9
codes
recorded
at
delivery,
20
237
had
CUD.
Measurements
Neonatal
included
length
gestation,
preterm
birth,
weight,
admission
into
intensive
care
unit,
hospitalization
within
1
year
birth.
Propensity
score
matching
was
used
balance
maternal,
paternal,
infant
characteristics
comparisons
infants
exposed
unexposed
Findings
2.8
6.9
per
1000
deliveries
2012.
Multivariable
regressions
matched
samples
estimated
that
associated
with
greater
odds
being
small
for
gestational
age
(OR
=
1.13,
95%
CI
1.08,
1.18),
1.06,
1.01,
1.12),
low
weight
1.07,
1.20),
1.35,
1.12,
1.62).
Compared
whose
non‐users,
users
hospitalization,
association
non‐Hispanic
White,
Hispanic
Black
Conclusion
Prenatal
cannabis
appears
be
escalated
major
outcomes,
The
liberalization
of
cannabis
policies
has
the
potential
to
affect
use
other
substances
and
harms
from
using
them,
particularly
alcohol.
Although
a
previous
review
this
literature
found
conflicting
results
regarding
relationship
between
policy
alcohol-related
outcomes,
have
continued
evolve
rapidly
in
years
since
that
review.The
authors
conducted
narrative
studies
published
January
1,
2015,
December
31,
2020,
assessed
effects
on
alcohol
United
States
or
Canada.The
initial
search
identified
3,446
unique
monographs.
Of
these,
23
met
all
inclusion
criteria
were
included
review,
five
captured
simultaneous
concurrent
cannabis.Associations
use,
co-use
inconclusive,
with
finding
positive
associations,
no
negative
associations.
several
was
associated
decreases
measures,
these
same
showed
impact
itself.
lack
consistent
association
robust
subject
age,
outcome
measure
(e.g.,
medical
utilization,
driving),
type
policy;
however,
may
be
due
small
number
for
each
outcome.
This
paper
discusses
notable
limitations
evidence
base
offers
suggestions
improving
consistency
comparability
research
going
forward,
including
stronger
classification
policy,
measures
environment,
verification
consideration
mediation
effects.
International Journal of Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
Volume 12, С. 1075 - 1088
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2020
Background:
While
accumulated
evidence
has
shown
that
the
prevalence
of
cannabis
use
among
pregnant
women
in
US
increased
recent
years,
little
is
known
about
specific
subpopulations
affected.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
estimate
and
correlates
perceived
risk
weekly
use,
past
30-day
frequency
women.
Methods:
We
analyzed
data
from
2,247
14
44
years
age
surveyed
2015
2017
cross-sectional
National
Survey
on
Drug
Use
Health.
Analyses
account
for
sampling
design.
Primary
outcomes
included
use.
conducted
multivariable
logistic
negative
binomial
regression
models
assess
associations
between
primary
multiple
correlates.
Results:
Among
women,
21.6%
(95%
CI=19.4,
23.8)
did
not
perceive
any
associated
with
5.3%
CI=4.2,
6.5)
used
30
days,
past-month
users,
average
number
days
15.6
CI=13.5,
17.7).
Pregnant
living
below
poverty
line
were
both
more
likely
no
(aOR=1.8;
95%
CI=1.3,
2.5)
often
(aOR=2.9;
CI=1.5,
5.7)
than
within
an
income
bracket
two
times
federal
threshold.
Age,
race,
trimester
pregnancy,
co-use
tobacco
and/or
alcohol
also
these
outcomes.
Conclusion:
Younger
age,
poverty,
early
odds
As
legalization
spreads
increasingly
as
safe,
there
a
growing
need
research
determine
reasons
why
identified
at-risk
subgroups
are
using
during
pregnancy.
Keywords:
marijuana,
cannabis,
risk,
prenatal
exposure
Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19, С. 174550572311518 - 174550572311518
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
In
Canada,
a
Four-Part
Model
of
Fetal
Alcohol
Spectrum
Disorder
(FASD)
Prevention
has
been
developed
that
describes
continuum
multi-sectoral
efforts,
including
broad
awareness
campaigns,
safe
and
respectful
conversations
around
pregnancy
alcohol
use,
holistic
wraparound
support
services
for
pregnant
postpartum
women
with
alcohol,
other
health
social
concerns.
Supportive
policy
is
at
the
centre
four
mutually
reinforcing
levels
prevention.
The
purpose
this
narrative
review
to
describe
policies
related
specific
FASD
prevention,
consider
implications
on
prevention
women’s
fetal
health.
majority
evidence
focused
in
guidelines,
warning
labels,
knowledge
uptake
national
or
regional
guidelines.
Several
US
studies
described
shifts
over
7-year
period,
moves
punitive
approaches
criminalize
substance
use
prompt
child
apprehension.
This
indicates
more
attention
could
be
paid
role
promoting
health,
actions
advocacy
important
catalysts
both
promotion.
Moving
forward,
it
essential
are
rooted
evidence;
attend
promote
during
pregnancy;
collaborative
order
higher
standard
care,
holistically
respond
factors
contribute
pregnancy.
Addiction Science & Clinical Practice,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2022
Abstract
Background
A
quarter
of
pregnant
women
use
alcohol,
6.5/1000
deliveries
are
affected
by
opioid
disorder
(OUD),
and
the
prevalence
cannabis
in
is
increasing.
However,
marijuana
co-exposure
polysubstance-using
not
well
described.
Methods
The
well-characterized
ENRICH-1
cohort
(n
=
251),
which
focused
on
effects
two
primary
exposures
interest—opioids
was
used
to
(1)
estimate
prevalence/frequency
those
with
OUD
and/or
alcohol
use,
(2)
examined
correlates
use.
Participants
were
classified
into
an
group
125),
Alcohol
69),
concurrent
(OUD
+
Alcohol)
57).
Self-report
biomarkers
ascertained
substance
Multivariable
logistic
regression
identified
Results
any
pregnancy
43.2%,
52.6%,
46.4%
OUD,
Alcohol,
groups,
respectively.
Correspondingly,
weekly
or
daily
reported
19.4%,
21.0%,
24.6%
participants.
In
proportion
using
significantly
higher
taking
buprenorphine
(45.8%
58.3%,
respectively)
compared
methadone
(37.5%
42.9%,
respectively).
Mean
maternal
age
lower
who
all
three
groups
non-marijuana
users.
Independent
(controlling
for
group,
race/ethnicity,
education,
smoking)
(adjusted
Odds
Ratio
(aOR)
per
5-year
increment
0.61;
(95%
CI
0.47,
0.79)),
polysubstance
(aOR
2.02;
95%
1.11,
3.67).
There
a
significant
interaction
between
partnership
status
group:
among
partnership,
had
odds
relative
group.
For
partnered
than
un-partnered
0.12;
CI:
0.02,
0.68).
Conclusions
indicate
relatively
high
frequency
being
treated
consuming
while
pregnant.
These
results
highlight
need
ongoing
risk
reduction
strategies
addressing
receiving
treatment
exposure.
Addiction,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
116(12), С. 3433 - 3443
Опубликована: Май 17, 2021
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
In
the
United
States,
15
states
District
of
Columbia
have
implemented
recreational
cannabis
laws
(RCLs)
legalizing
use.
We
aimed
to
estimate
association
between
RCLs
street
prices,
potency,
quality
law
enforcement
seizures
illegal
cannabis,
methamphetamine,
cocaine,
heroin,
oxycodone,
hydrocodone,
morphine,
amphetamine
alprazolam.
Design
pooled
crowdsourced
data
from
2010–19
Price
Weed
StreetRx,
administrative
2006–19
System
Retrieve
Information
Drug
Evidence
(STRIDE)
2007–19
National
Forensic
Laboratory
(NFLIS).
employed
a
difference‐in‐differences
design
that
exploited
staggered
implementation
compare
changes
in
outcomes
RCL
non‐RCL
states.
Setting
cases
Eleven
40
US
Measures
The
primary
outcome
was
natural
log
prices
per
gram,
overall
by
self‐reported
quality.
policy
an
indicator
implementation,
defined
using
effective
dates.
Findings
price
decreased
9.2%
[β
=
−0.092;
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
−0.15–,
–0.03]
after
with
largest
declines
among
low‐quality
purchases
(β
−0.195;
CI
–0.282,
–0.108).
were
accompanied
93%
−0.93;
–1.51,
–0.36)
reduction
Among
opioids,
including
oxycodone
increased
Conclusions
Recreational
appear
be
associated
drug
market
responses
those
states,
reductions
cannabis.
Changes
opioids
analyzed
may
suggest
markets
for
other
drugs
are
not
independent
legal
regulation.
JAMA Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
79(1), С. 50 - 50
Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2021
Prenatal
cannabis
use
continues
to
increase,
yet
studies
of
the
demographic,
psychiatric,
and
medical
characteristics
associated
with
in
pregnancy
are
limited
by
size
self-report,
often
do
not
consider
disorder
(CUD)
or
concomitant
substance
disorders
(SUDs).
Understanding
factors
CUD
is
paramount
for
designing
targeted
interventions.To
examine
prevalence
co-occurring
psychiatric
conditions
US
pregnant
individuals
hospitalized
without
SUDs.The
study
analyzed
restricted
hospital
discharge
data
from
2010
2018
Healthcare
Cost
Utilization
Project
State
Inpatient
Databases
35
states.
Data
were
January
August
2021.
Weighted
linear
regressions
tested
whether
differed
between
a
diagnosis
at
hospitalization.
hospitalizations
patients
aged
15
44
years
identified.
Pregnant
identified
comparison.
Patients
further
stratified
based
on
SUD
patterns:
(1)
other
SUDs,
including
least
1
controlled
substance;
(2)
excluding
substances;
(3)
no
SUDs.CUD
pregnancy.Prevalence
demographic
characteristics,
(eg,
depression
anxiety),
epilepsy
vomiting).The
sample
included
20
914
591
who
pregnant.
The
mean
(SD)
age
was
28.24
(5.85)
years.
Of
total
number
hospitalizations,
249
084
(1.19%)
involved
665
507
(98.81%)
did
not.
proportion
prenatal
involving
increased
0.008
0.02
2018.
Analyses
showed
significant
differences
almost
every
outcome
examined
diagnoses,
regardless
SUDs.
Elevations
seen
(0.089;
95%
CI,
0.083-0.095),
anxiety
(0.072;
0.066-0.076),
nausea
(0.036;
0.033-0.040])
among
only
hospitalization
compared
SUDs
hospitalization.Considerable
growth
observed
diagnoses
prenatally
depression,
anxiety,
nausea,
This
highlights
need
more
screening,
prevention,
treatment,
particularly
populations
disorders.
Research
determinants
outcomes
during
needed
guide
clinicians,
policy
makers,
making
informed
decisions.