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Review
. 2011 Jul;6(1):57-70.

Prenatal tobacco, marijuana, stimulant, and opiate exposure: outcomes and practice implications

Sonia Minnes  1 , Adelaide Lang, Lynn Singer
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Prenatal tobacco, marijuana, stimulant, and opiate exposure: outcomes and practice implications

Sonia Minnes et al. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Abuse of drugs by pregnant women both in the United States and worldwide has raised many questions regarding the effects of prenatal drug exposure on the developing fetus and subsequent child outcomes. Studies using the neurobehavioral teratology model have been undertaken to determine specific prenatal drug effects on cognitive and behavioral development. Here we summarize the findings of studies that have investigated the developmental effects of prenatal exposure to tobacco, marijuana, stimulants, and opiates. These studies consider the timing and amount of prenatal exposure; other drug exposures; maternal characteristics; and other health, nutritional, and environmental factors. We review treatment options for pregnant, substance-dependent women and therapeutic interventions for exposed children.

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