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This Week in Addiction Medicine from ASAM
Cannabis use during pregnancy, parental despair's impact on children, and new treatments for addiction are explored in this insightful episode.
7:06•30 Sept 2025
Tackling Addiction: From Cannabis Use in Pregnancy to Emerging Treatments
Episode Overview
- Cannabis use during pregnancy is linked to adverse outcomes like preterm birth.
- Parental diseases of despair increase suicidal risks in children.
- Cost-effective opioid use disorder treatment can improve birth outcomes.
- Alcohol-induced deaths are rising, especially among certain demographics.
- Emerging treatments like neuroendocrine therapies show promise for addiction.
“"Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug under U.S. federal law, with increasing prevalence among pregnant and lactating individuals."”
How do individuals from all walks of life battle addiction? This episode of 'This Week in Addiction Medicine' tackles a range of pressing topics in addiction and recovery, starting with a deep dive into cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation. With cannabis becoming more socially acceptable and accessible, its use among pregnant and lactating individuals is on the rise, posing significant risks such as preterm birth and developmental delays.
The episode emphasises the importance of clinicians being prepared to counsel and screen patients effectively. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The episode also explores the relationship between parental diseases of despair and suicidal events in children, highlighting how the tragic ripple effects of addiction can impact young lives. Listeners will find a poignant discussion on the cost-effectiveness of opioid use disorder treatment during pregnancy, underscoring the vital need for effective intervention strategies.
The podcast doesn't shy away from tough topics, addressing alcohol-induced deaths across demographics and regions, with a call for targeted policies to curb excessive consumption. And if you're curious about modern gambling interventions for college students or emerging neuroendocrine pharmacotherapies for addiction, this episode has got you covered. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to reflect on the complexity of addiction and the urgent need for compassionate, evidence-based approaches.
Whether you're a clinician, someone in recovery, or simply interested in the multifaceted world of addiction medicine, this episode offers valuable insights. Why not tune in and see how these discussions might resonate with your own experiences or those of someone you know?
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