Tag Archives: Substance

Essential Reads: Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Abuse During Pregnancy

Essential Reads: Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Abuse During Pregnancy While the use of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy is falling, the use of cannabis and opioids is increasing.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends universal screening for substance use to be carried out at the first prenatal visit with a validated… Read More »

New Way to Prevent HIV and Substance Misuse Among Minority Youth?

A new program designed to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition and substance misuse among minority adolescents and young adults received a $ 1 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, under the five-year grant, New York… Read More »