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  Let's see a psychoactive drug that is already known to cause problems when consumed by adolescent, is according to you no problem at all when taken during pregnancy.
  Seems like your purposely ignorant.
context: Headline is misleading. It implies that marijuana use during pregnancy is not illegal in AZ. That is incorrect.
  A patient was prescribed medical marijuana for chronic nausea, the doctor was notified that she was pregnant, and still allowed use.
  While there is no definitive link between marijuana use and poor infant outcomes, it is a risk factor. >
  
  The court ruled that doctor prescribed medical marijuana to a patient the dr knows is pregnant absolves the patient from any claims of child abuse from the use.  
  So what about the usage is NOT legal?   Or what crime did the patient still commit despite the court ruling if you believe it is incorrect to say the usage was not illegal? >
  
  I’m…saying the same thing you are. For this patient, it was not illegal. But, in general, marijuana usage while pregnant can lead to criminal charges. >
  
  It's almost like weed in moderation has practical applications. >
  
  Kind of a strange ruling for judges to find that there is no neglect where a substance is taken legally.  Children born with fetal alcohol syndrome are subject to neglect even though alcohol consumption is legal (in fact Arizona has a specific provision for that diagnosis constituting neglect).  I'm not familiar with research regarding pregnancy and marijuana use, but it seems like the test shouldn't be whether it is legal but whether it harms the child.  I suspect the science is not resolved on that question. >
  
  The difference between fetal alcohol syndrome and this case is that the mother was prescribed cannabis by her doctor who knew her condition. Doctors rarely prescribe alcohol for anything. >
  
  fun fact: Churchill was prescribed alcohol when he visited America during prohibition because he was such a severe alcoholic that he would have been sick without it. >
  
  Since prohibition was repealed, doctors rarely prescribe alcohol :)
  I knew a lady in the 1980s that was prescribed a glass of wine every evening. I was a kid, so I don't know what her condition was. I only asked about it b/c in our religion, drinking is prohibited. I learned if a doctor prescribes it, alcohol is ok in my religion when I was 5. >
  
  People take marijuana while pregnant?
  I know smoking is bad, but does the same go for marijuana or is it reasonably fine?
  Probably not something I would encourage on first glance as any drug use can be harmful. >
  
  Probably for morning sickness. For some women, it can lead to hospitalization and even miscarriage.
  Now, I doubt that doctors are prescribing this but a lot of risk assessment is done when prescribing medication to pregnant women. Yes, there is going to be risk for just about anything taken, but there might be a greater risk to the mother or baby if it's not taken. >
  
  My girls doctor recommended it, but did not officially condone. >
  
  Headline is misleading. It implies that marijuana use during pregnancy is not illegal in AZ. That is incorrect.
  A patient was prescribed medical marijuana for chronic nausea, the doctor was notified that she was pregnant, and still allowed use.
  While there is no definitive link between marijuana use and poor infant outcomes, it is a risk factor. >
  
  The real question is, what consequents will the doctor face. Cause he's the only one to blame
  
  To date, there are no marijuana-derived medications that are FDA-approved for treating conditions associated with pregnancy, including nausea
  
  The doctor literally broke the law and prescribed a non FDA-approved medication.
  E Ffs people don't even read the source.
  
  studies suggest that marijuana use by persons during pregnancy could be linked to problems with attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and behavior in their children later in life
  
  I'm all for legal cannabis use for 21+ y/o that are not pregnant. Everyone else should not be exposed to it. >
  
  Chronic nausea can lead to severe dehydration, which can be real bad for a fetus. If meds can’t help… >
  
  The doctor literally broke the law and prescribed a non FDA-approved medication
  There are always alternatives that won't break the law. >
  
  You literally have no idea what you are talking about.