Substance use during pregnancy, including smoking, e-cigarette use, alcohol and illicit drugs, is a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes, such as birth defects, developmental disabilities, preterm birth, low birthweight and infant mortality.
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In Georgia in 2022, 17.5% of women of childbearing age (18-44 years) reported binge drinking in the past month, compared to 19.7% overall in the U.S.
In Georgia in 2021, 3.2 newborns per 1,000 hospitalized were diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
In Georgia in 2022, 12.6% of men reported smoking, compared to 14.5% of men overall in the U.S.
In Georgia in 2021, 4.6% of mothers reported smoking during the last three months of pregnancy.
Notes: Illicit drug use indicates use at least once of marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), inhalants, hallucinogens (including PCP and LSD), heroin, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used non-medically. Percent reported is among population ages 12 and older.
Sources: Illicit Drug Use: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use & Health. Retrieved April 20, 2024, from www.marchofdimes.org/peristats.
In Georgia during 2017-2018 (average), 9.5% of men and women ages 12 and older reported using illicit drugs in the past month, compared to 11.4% overall in the U.S.