Over the past quarter of a century, recreational use of marijuana has increased significantly and has come to be considered by large numbers of young people as a normal leisure activity.
The fetus of a pregnant woman who consumes alcohol will not grow as quickly as a fetus whose mother has not.
Oxycontin withdrawal symptoms vary and can be mild or severe, depending on how much and how long and individual has taken the drug.
Women who are of child bearing age should avoid binge drinking to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy.