AdoptionMedEd

Hi, I'm Jeremy.

I am a 4th year medical student, husband to my amazing wife, Breaunna, and adoptive dad to my two daughters.

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I created this resource to help others learn about substance use in pregnancy, and how it could possibly affect your family, and adoption situations.

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I hope you find this resource valuable and that you will share it with others in the adoption community.

Alcohol 

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Alcohol exposure during pregnancy may cause physical abnormalities, brain and behavioral effects, or it may cause no detectable problems (1).

Tobacco & Nicotine

Tobacco can cause harm in pregnancy through decreased oxygenation, altered development, and exposure to toxins.

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Stimulants

The most common stimulants are Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Amphetamine (ADHD medication known commonly as Adderall). Cocaine, Meth, and Amphetamine cross the placenta.​

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Opioids

​Individuals who use opioids typically have other coexisting problems that make it difficult to distinguish the direct effect of opioids on pregnancy and birth related complications.

Marijuana

There is some limited data suggesting marijuana can affect the babies growth and brain development, but the data is conflicting.