Prenatal Substance Abuse: An Overview of the Problem.

Gittler, Josephine; McPherson, Dr. Merle

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Publication Date: 1990

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Prenatal Substance Abuse: An Overview of the Problem.

Gittler, Josephine; McPherson, Dr. Merle

Children Today, v19 n4 p3-7 Jul-Aug 1990

Discusses the alarming rise in numbers of infants perinatally exposed to illegal drugs, including crack and cocaine. Schools must provide more services for these babies. Service delivery systems should be developed and coordinated to help these babies. (GH)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Abuse, Cocaine, Crack, Delivery Systems, Drug Abuse, Foster Care, Health Care Costs, Infants, Legal Problems, Neonates, Perinatal Influences, Prenatal Drug Exposure, Social Problems, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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