Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal meth exposure | Psydir News

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Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal meth exposure | Psydir News

Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a new study. While researchers have long known that drug abuse during pregnancy can alter fetal brain development, this finding shows the potential impact of meth. Identifying vulnerable brain structures may help pr...

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Tags: Brain, Substance Abuse, Drug, Children's Health, Pregnancy, Relationship