Brain Development Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Drugs and Alcohol
The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, Volume 5, Number 1, February 2014
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/ccprv5n1/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Child Psychiatry | Learning & Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Gaveras, DO
Every day in the United States, about 650 babies are born that have been exposed to illicit drugs in the prenatal period (Keegan K et al, J Addict Dis 2010;29(2):175–191). The number would be even larger if we include women who continue to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and abuse prescription drugs during pregnancy.
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M. Pilar Trelles, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital
Dr. Trelles has disclosed that she has no relevant relationships or financial interests in any commercial company related to this educational activity.