Prenatal substance abuse: short- and long-term effects on the exposed fetus.

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Authors: Marylou Behnke, Vincent C. Smith, COMMITTEE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE, COMMITTEE ON FETUS AND NEWBORN
Pediatrics, March 2013
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Prenatal substance abuse continues to be a significant problem in this country and poses important health risks for the developing fetus. The primary care pediatrician’s role in addressing prenatal substance exposure includes prevention, identification of exposure, recognition…

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