| Literature DB >> 27579069 |
Katherine Scott1, Karin Lust1.
Abstract
Illicit substance use is not uncommon in women of childbearing age. The direct effects of illicit substance use on the mother, pregnancy and the fetus are not well understood, in contrast to the indirect effects of social disadvantage and intercurrent medical and psychiatric illness, which are well documented. We have undertaken a review of the current literature regarding the effects of illicit substance use in pregnancy and include a suggested approach to identification and management of at-risk women.Entities:
Keywords: GHB; amphetamine; cannabis; cocaine; drug use; ecstasy; hallucinogens; high-risk pregnancy; illicit substance use; inhalants; opioids; pregnancy
Year: 2010 PMID: 27579069 PMCID: PMC4989592 DOI: 10.1258/om.2010.100014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Obstet Med ISSN: 1753-495X