Many Policies Targeting Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Don’t Work: Study

August 7, 2023

(Axios) – Policies intended to discourage or criminalize drinking while pregnant have no effect on infant health, or in some cases can actually be harmful, a new JAMA Network Open study finds. Why it matters: The study is the latest research supporting evidence that criminalizing alcohol and drug use during pregnancy is leading to worse outcomes among newborns, experts say. (Read More)