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Preventing relapse of drug use during pregnancy and after your baby's birth

Doctors and people

Pregnancy is a good motivator for women to stop using recreational drugs (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, cannabis). However, some women, even with the best intentions, find it hard to break their drug-using habit. This information explores why some women find it hard to stop and it offers some ideas on how to prevent drug relapse during pregnancy and after your baby's birth.

Preventing relapse of drug use during pregnancy and after your baby's birth.