What should nurses be aware of concerning the use and misuse of legal drugs or substances?

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In 2012,74% of Canadian women age 15 and older reported drinking alcohol;based on the amount of alcohol abused,16% of those women are at risk for long-term complications and 10% at risk for acute illness.Although a very small percentage of child-bearing women have alcohol-related problems,alcohol abuse during pregnancy has been associated with a number of negative outcomes.Cigarette smoking impairs fertility and is a cause of low birth weight.Caffeine consumption has not been related to birth defects.Psychotherapeutic drugs have some effect on the fetus,and that risk must be weighed against their benefit to the mother.

What Should Nurses Be Aware of Concerning the Use and Misuse