1. Alcohol and Drug Use During Pregnancy
... from. A newborn baby can go through grueling and painful drug withdrawal for drugs he or she never chose to use. After the withdrawal ends, a child may be affected for the rest of his or her life. An afflicted person's home, school, and work life are likely ... slowness, and academic problems. The effects from prenatal cocaine exposure can cause abnormal arousal regulation, emotional development issues, and lapses in executive functioning. All of these conditions are behavioral disorders, many of which, can be linked to a higher rate of criminal behavior and increased chance of drug ... ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate