Term: Illicit Drug Use

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-11-05

Definition:

The use of substances that are considered illegal and punishable within the criminal code. In Heaman et al. (2012), illicit drug use was derived from the Families First Screen and is self-reported by the mother as being any illicit drug used during her pregnancy.

Related concepts 

• Maternal and Newborn Health Status Indicators

Related terms 

• Families First Screen (FFS) / Screening Form
• Maternal Substance Abuse

References 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)