| RISKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USAGE OF DRUGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name of drug | Risks for the fetus | Recommendations |
| Amphetamines (speed) | ||
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Increases the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, or insufficient weight at birth. |
DO NOT USE. Consult your health care provider or the addiction services in your area immediately if you are a user. |
| Cannabis (marijuana, hashish) | ||
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The baby may not develop normally, be smaller than normal at birth, and have dependency or withdrawal problems later. |
DO NOT USE. Talk to your health care provider or someone at the addiction services in your area if you need help to stop usage. |
| Concaine, crack | ||
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Risk of miscarriage and premature delivery. The baby may not develop normally. |
DO NOT USE. Consult your health care provider or the addiction services in your area immediately if you are a user. |
| Solvants and Ihalants (ex: glue, gas, nitrous oxide) | ||
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Risk of premature labour and delivery. May also cause behaviour and memory problems. |
DO NOT USE. Consult your health care provider or the addiction service in your area immediately if you are a user. |
| Opiates such as heroine and prescription drugs obtained illegally (ex: percocet, Talwin, Darvon) | ||
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Risk of miscarriage, premature delivery, and complications at birth. The baby may suffer from respiratory problems or withdrawal symptoms and mental and physical development delays. |
DO NOT USE. Consult your health care provider or the addiction services in your area immediately if you are a user. NOTE: Using non sterile needles to take drugs increase the risk that the mother and baby may be HIV (AIDS) virus. |
