Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, Jeffrey Quinlan, MD, FAAFP, a family physician and academic leader, discusses his work with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and delves into the rising concerns about cannabis use during pregnancy.
He highlights the impact of alcohol and cannabis on maternal and child health, the importance of preconception counseling, and effective strategies for family physicians to screen and counsel patients about substance use during pregnancy.
For more information, view Cannabis Use During Pregnancy, a supplement published in the July / August 2024 issue of the Family Practice Management journal. You can also visit the AAFP’s Substance Use webpage.
