QUESTION: One of my breastfeeding patients is using marijuana to combat chronic pain. Is it
safe for her to breastfeed? ANSWER: Lactating mothers should refrain from consuming …

This article summarizes research data from USA on the quantitative analysis of
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), hydroxy-THC, cannabinol, and cannabidiol in donor human …

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

Background: The recent legalization of cannabis use in Canada requires pharmacists to be
able to support their patients with accurate knowledge of its known risks and benefits …

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational substances in the United States, with
high rates of use during peak childbearing years. Medical marijuana use is also becoming …

With recent legalization of marijuana in numerous US states, the risk of marijuana exposure
via breast milk is a rising concern. This review analyzes the available human and animal …

Dr. Metz was supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development under award number 5K12HD001271-18. The content is solely …

Cannabis is a drug derived from hemp plant, Cannabis sativa, used both as a recreational
drug or as medicine. It is a widespread illegal substance, generally smoked for its …

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 …