This column will review the information published in medical literature on the use of these
drugs. Cannabis and alcohol were reviewed recently, so they are not covered here. 1–3 …

The following is a commentary on the recently pub-lished guidelines for breastfeeding in
women with substance use disorders. 1 Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (A9THC) is the major …

Background Illicit drug use and licit substance abuse remain a significant problem among
women of childbearing age. The 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health revealed …

Protocol (# 21) of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine on the subject of ''Breastfeeding in
the Setting of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder.''This most welcomed clinical …

Maternal drug use during lactation may have adverse effects on the health of their children.
Two common drugs used during this period are alcohol and cannabis. A literature search …

Despite the commonplace use ofrecreational and social drugs, there is surprisingly little
published information regarding the effects of these drugs on lactation or in the …

This paper both reviews the current literature and explores anecdotal information as
reported by Nursing Mothers' Breastfeeding Counsellors relating to breastfeeding and the …

For most agents with CNS activity, there are limited data regarding their safety in
breastfeeding. Any decision to institute treatment for a neurological or psychiatric disorder …

One prepandemic study found that 36% of nursing mothers in the United States drank
alcohol at 3 months postpartum, although this was a lower percentage than the 40% of …

Background: Breastfeeding is associated with substantial benefits for both the child and
mother. Most guidelines state that women who use illicit drugs should not breastfeed …