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Retrospective toxicological analysis of cocaine and cannabis use in postpartum women with social risk factors at a tertiary hospital (2020–2025)

Claudia B. Parodi orcid orcid María V. Repetto orcid Cecilia M. Contartese orcid Jésica N. Taiman orcid María P. Osorio orcid Ignacio M. Gallo orcid

CP, MR, CC, IG: Toxicology Laboratory Section, Department of Biochemistry, 'Prof. Alejandro Posadas' National Hospital, El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

JT, MO: National Poison Center (CNI) - 'Prof. Alejandro Posadas' National Hospital, El Palomar, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Submitted: 2025-05-01
Accepted: 2025-05-25
Published: 2025-06-30
DOI: 10.62129/DGRP3025 Artículo PDF
Abstract

Substance abuse during pregnancy and breastfeeding is an increasing public health concern within our community. This study examines the prevalence of maternal substance use at a tertiary-level hospital, identifies the types of substances detected, and explores the correlation between their metabolites. Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay (HEIA) techniques were employed for toxicological analysis in the selected cases. The results reveal a 7.87% prevalence of substance use within the studied population.

Keywords
Substance abuse Pregnancy Breastfeeding Toxicological analysis Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay
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