Gender differences in rates of substance abuse have been consistently observed in the
general population and treatment-seeking samples, with men exhibiting significantly higher …

Stimulant use, including cocaine, methamphetamines, ecstasy, and prescription stimulants,
in pregnancy is increasingly common. In the United States, stimulants are the second most …

Prescription opioid abuse is a significant and costly public health problem among pregnant
women in the United States. We investigated recent trends in substance abuse treatment …

OBJECTIVE: Drug-induced deaths, defined as intentional or unintentional consumption of
illicit substances or diverted medications leading to death, are the leading cause of death for …

Perinatal mental illness has a significant implication on maternal health, birth outcomes, and
the offspring's development. Prevalence estimates of perinatal psychiatric illnesses range …

Oral health is essential to overall health in the prenatal period. Pregnancy is not a time to
delay dental care. Several studies have shown an association between periodontal disease …

Substance use during pregnancy has important implications for health care providers and
policymakers and can negatively affect a woman's health and the health of her children …

The use of alcohol, nicotine, and illicit and prescribed drugs is prevalent among women of
reproductive age. Problem-level use of these substances is associated with several …

Children's emotional and relational development can be negatively influenced by maternal
substance abuse, particularly through a dysfunctional caregiving environment. Attachment …

Objective Methamphetamine use is widespread. Our goal was to examine the effects of
methamphetamine use on various maternal and neonatal outcomes. Study Design We …