In Utero: The New Jersey Supreme Court Says Prenatal Drug Exposure Is Not

In Utero: The New Jersey Supreme Court Says Prenatal Drug Exposure Is Not

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A.L., the court overturned a lower court's finding that a newborn was abused or neglected based primarily on tests of a stool sample shortly after birth, which was positive for cocaine metabolites. The court's … Concern about drug use by pregnant … Read more on Justia Verdict

 

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Filed under: long term effects of crack cocaine use

Long term effects of crack cocaine use can cause heart attack and heart disease, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Research. Abuse of alcohol can lead to high blood pressure and an enlarged or weakened heart. Cigarette smoking isn't linked … Read more on SalemNews.net