Abstinence-only education teaches children to abstain from sex until marriage, but leaves out instruction on birth control. Critics argue that it has not significantly reduced adolescent sexual activity and contributes to problems such as STDs and high rates of teenage pregnancy. Many recommend a two-pronged approach that includes teaching both abstinence and contraceptive methods. Abstinence-only […]
Abstinence means avoiding certain indulgences, such as sex, alcohol, or food. It requires self-control and can be practiced for various reasons, including moral or health concerns. Abstinence is the only guaranteed way to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Abstinence is abstaining from certain indulgences. The word is often used to describe the avoidance of […]
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a fetus is exposed to drugs in the womb, leading to withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Symptoms vary depending on the substance used, and treatment depends on the severity of symptoms. Prevention is key, and mothers should stop using substances before or as soon as they find out they […]
