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im 33 weeks pregnant and i relapsed i did crack!! im scared that when i deliver it will show and i can lose my new born!! will it show in my system after 4 weeks!! i reed it takes 3 to6 days but some people say it will still show for a month
Hi Serenity,
I think it is highly unlikely that the drugs would show up in a blood or urine test after four or more weeks. Crack probably isn't the best thing you could do while pregnant but this late in the pregnancy a one off isn't likely to do any real damage to the baby. However, when you are pregnant you need to make sure you look after your body and your mind.
I am guessing you are under some kind of scrutiny as I can't imagine they routinely drug screen every new mother in Canada. I hope you are getting enough support, but remember you need to look after the welfare of your baby first. I certainly don't think that just because someone uses illegal drugs they are a bad parent. But, right now and after you give birth you are physically and emotionally vulnerable and need to minimise the intake of any sunstance (including the legal ones - alcohol, cigarettes).
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Good luck!
Jacqui
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Jacqui
Experience
Currently a Harm Reduction Adviser for Salvation Centre Cambodia (www.scc.org.kh). Worked in harm reduction in Australia for 10 years. Studied extensively on the topic and have trained others. Psychologist with Clinical Masters. Two significant research projects on drug use (one on HIV risk and its link with trauma and one on drug related stigma).
Organizations
No current formal membership but consider myself a part of the harm reduction community.
Publications
Conference proceedings - IHRC 2004 (Chiang Mai), 2005 (Melbourne) & 2010 (Bangkok). Anex Conference 2005 (Melbourne) Stigma-Pleasure-Practice conference 2006 (Sydney).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Psychology (Clinical). And a multitude of training courses including advanced first aid, pre & post test counselling accreditation for HIV, significant amount of training on hepatitis C, etc.
Awards and Honors
Have presented at international conferences including the International Harm Reduction Conferences in Chiang Mai Thailand; Melbourne, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand. Also national conferences in Sydney and Melbourne Australia.
Past/Present Clients
I maintain confidentiality about my clients.
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