Researchers ID brain abnormalities in children exposed to methamphetamine in utero

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 06:42 in Psychology & Sociology

It has long been known that alcohol exposure is toxic to the developing fetus and can result in lifelong brain, cognitive and behavioral problems. Now, a new report out of UCLA shows that the effects of prenatal methamphetamine exposure -- or worse, a combination of methamphetamine and alcohol -- may be even more damaging.

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