Perinatal effects of prenatal drug exposure - Neonatal aspects

Drug use in our society is pervasive. Pregnancy is not excluded. The effects of exposure to the illegal and legal recreational drugs are confounded by many variables that constitute the substance abuser's lifestyle. Associations with growth restriction, physical teratogenicity, medical risk, cognitive detriment, and behavior dysfunction have all been reported. Although drug abuse is one of the most frequent causes of infant morbidity, it is also a preventable cause. Education is essential.