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Pregnant Women Who Abuse Drugs, Alcohol Need Compassion, Not Stigma From

Pregnant women who abuse drugs, alcohol need compassion, not stigma from
The report shows smoking, drinking and drug use while pregnant are significant problems in Canada and worldwide. The 2008 Canadian Perinatal Health report found 13% of pregnant women admitted to previous-month cigarette smoking; 11% said they had …
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Task force seeks new laws for pregnant drug users
Schulz-Compton said the state needs to provide more education and better mental health services for women who take medications or illegal drugs during pregnancy. Task force members have told lawmakers that there is a shortage of medical professionals …
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