I read this study. IT's small. IT does not follow these kids into later life. I think that is somewhat concerning. But, I do believe it is very very difficult to get good answers on any subject regarding human beings when you recognize they are not white rats and it would be unethical to cage them in a controlled environment and then dissect them to find out the effects of whatever you were trying to investigate!
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jo Martin BA(Hons), PGCE, Dip.Couns, Breastfeeding Counsellor.
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: response to Dr. Nice's comment about marijuana
Dear all,
When considering cannabis use amongst pregnant and breastfeeding women, I think it is pertinent to take into account the work of Dr Melanie Dreher. Her work is significant as it was done with communities in Jamaica where cannabis is seen and treated differently to how others see it and treat in other countries. As an aside, it is also of interest that the funding to continue with her work was pulled when her results came in. Needless to say, the results were not what were expected.
Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDV5HhmP4UI
and not such a good quality video but some *very* interesting commentary including mentions of Dr Peter Fried, someone who has also done much work in the area:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9WorIM0RhA
and the details of the study here:
http://cannabisclinicians.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Dreher-Pediatrics.pdf
Clearly more research is needed but cannabis as a substance is *not*, and should not be considered as, at all similar to tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, heroin and any other street drugs that it is often lumped in with. Indeed, the significance of Dr Dreher's study is in part due to its ability to isolate cannabis use from other substances. Plus, as usual, and as we see with these Jamaican mothers and their babies, context, both cultural and personal, is of vital importance in considering something like cannabis use in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Enjoy :), and kindest regards,
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