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Prenatal Cannabis Use Surges, Poses Risks to Child Development

1/6/2025

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Cannabis use among pregnant women in the U.S. has surged from 3.4% in 2002 to 7.2% in 2021, often seen as a harmless remedy. However, a recent study reveals alarming consequences: children exposed to cannabis in the womb struggle with attention, planning, and show heightened aggression. These findings raise serious concerns about the developmental risks of prenatal cannabis use.

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Story summary

Cannabis use among pregnant women in the U.S. has surged from 3.4% in 2002 to 7.2% in 2021, often seen as a harmless remedy. However, a recent study reveals alarming consequences: children exposed to cannabis in the womb struggle with attention, planning, and show heightened aggression. These findings raise serious concerns about the developmental risks of prenatal cannabis use.