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The Developmental Outcome of Children Born to Heroin-Dependent Mothers, Raised at Home or Adopted.

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Ornoy, Asher; And Others – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1996

Children born to heroin-dependent mothers (n=83) were compared to 76 children born to heroin-dependent fathers and to 3 control groups with and without environmental deprivation and health problems. Results found that developmental delays and behavioral disorders found among heroin-exposed children resulted primarily from severe environmental…

Descriptors: Adopted Children, Behavior Problems, Biological Influences, Child Development