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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - 2008

by Savitha C Muppala on  Jun 26, 2008
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Drug-Induced Birth Defects

Substance misuse by women is an area of growing concern for drug agencies. Drug usage rates by females equal or exceed male usage. The drugs, when used during pregnancy, can cause a baby to be born too small, birth defects, learning or behavioral problems. Babies exposed to heroin before birth also face a ten-fold increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). There is an urgent need for greater support to be given to pregnant women who misuse drugs.
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