Most likely, you know that using street drugs while trying to get pregnant or while pregnant can have negative affects on you and your baby. We want to get you the information, resources, and help you need to give you at your baby the best chance to be healthy. Right from the start.
What are street drugs?
Street drugs are also referred to as illicit or illegal drugs. According to the March of Dimes, street drugs include:
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Ecstasy, methamphetamine and other club drugs
What can drugs do...
To your pregnancy:
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Infertility
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Problems with the placenta
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Preterm labor
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Miscarriage
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Stillbirth
To your baby:
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Premature or low-birth weight
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Heart problems
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Birth defects
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Infections
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (when baby goes through withdrawal after birth)
Long-term effects on your child
The effects of drug-use during pregnancy can affect your child for the rest of their life. Using drugs during pregnancy increases the chance of your child experiencing:
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SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
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Slower than normal growth and development
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Behavior problems
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Learning problems
What about marijuana?
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns that marijuana use during pregnancy can harm your baby. Although there is more research needed, it is clear that the THC in this drug passes through your system and into your baby, which can negatively affect development.
For more information, see the March of Dimes section on Marijuana and Pregnancy.
Where to get help
In Casper:
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Wyoming Recovery tailors comprehensive, flexible treatments for alcohol and other drug addictions to the individual needs and schedules of our patients. Call 307-265-3791 or 888-453-5220
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The 12/24 Club offers a safe and anonymous meeting place for those seeking recovery. Call 307-237-8035 or stop by 500 S. Wolcott, Suite 200 in Casper
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NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings in Casper, listed by date
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Central Wyoming Counseling Center offers substance abuse counseling as well as an inpatient program. Call them at 307-237-9583
National:
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
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NA (narcotics anonymous) hotline-307-266-7154
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National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (800) 622-2255