According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, as many as 1 in 10 infants are ex-posed to at least one or even more mood-altering drugs during pregnancy
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This statistic is correct. Although tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana are the most commonly used drugs, the use of cocaine, amphetamines, and heroin has had a major effect on health care delivery for pregnant women and their newborns. The use of both legal and illicit drugs increases the risk of medical complications for the mother and poor outcomes at birth for the infant.
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