Drug abuse during pregnancy

Authors

  • Eduardo Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi Universidade de São Paulo; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas
  • Mônica Maria Siaulys Capel Cardoso USP; FM; HC
  • Marcelo Luis Abramides Torres USP; FM
  • Arthur Guerra de Andrade Faculdade de Medicina do ABC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832008000700010

Keywords:

Pregnancy, drugs, alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, tobacco

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Despite the fact that it has being a growing problem worldwide, very few works and papers have been published on drug use during pregnancy. OBJECTIVES: To objectively address the most commonly abused drugs (alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and tobacco) by women of a reproductive age. METHODS: A literature review (MEDLINE, LILACS) of the most recent papers on drug abuse by women of reproductive age was carried out. RESULTS: The primary consequences of drug abuse both for the mother and the infant are described. CONCLUSIONS: This is a little discussed major public health issue which requires the involvement of a multidisciplinary team. The publication of a greater number of papers on the problem is necessary in order to establish the best strategy for addressing intervention in this population.

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Published

2008-01-01

Issue

Section

Reviews of Literature

How to Cite

Drug abuse during pregnancy . (2008). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 35(supl.1), 44-47. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832008000700010