Establishing Essential Elements for Counseling on Harm Reduction in Perinatal Cannabis Use: Utilizing the CORE Framework - Takeaways - MDSpire

Establishing Essential Elements for Counseling on Harm Reduction in Perinatal Cannabis Use: Utilizing the CORE Framework

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  • Ariana M. Albanese

  • E. Ruby Cramer

  • Hannah E. Frank

  • Brooke G. Rogers

  • April 13, 2026

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    Perinatal cannabis use is increasing, necessitating healthcare providers to adopt a nuanced counseling approach beyond risk warnings.

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    Harm reduction is the recommended evidence-based practice for patients unable to completely cease cannabis use during pregnancy.

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    Five core components for harm reduction counseling were identified, focusing on provider training and patient-facing work.

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    Provider training includes skills in conversation facilitation and education about cannabis use for effective counseling.

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    Future research should confirm these core components to enhance the implementation of harm reduction strategies in clinical care.

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Establishing Essential Elements for Counseling on Harm Reduction in Perinatal Cannabis Use: Utilizing the CORE Framework

  • by Ariana M. Albanese, E. Ruby Cramer, Hannah E. Frank, Brooke G. Rogers

  • April 13, 2026

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