Prenatal Cocaine Exposures (Hardcover)

~ Richard J. Konkol (Author), George D. Olsen (Author) "In the 1980s a drop in cocaine prices coupled with the introduction of "crack" cocaine fueled an unprecedented degree of cocaine abuse..." (more)
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Prenatal Cocaine Exposures addresses the timely problem of maternal cocaine abuse and its effects on exposed infants, including growth retardation, learning, cardiovascular effects, and seizures. The impact of substance abuse on this and future generations presents an ongoing challenge to medical science. This comprehensive and authoritative volume reviews both animal and clinical studies to explain implications for treatment and long-term outcomes of early exposure.Prenatal Cocaine Exposures investigates the specific role of cocaine in altering fetal development. Discussions of current studies and state-of-the-art techniques provide a basis for informed clinical decisions. Pediatricians, medical specialists, basic scientists, educators, and policy makers will all benefit from the comprehensive research gathered in this volume.

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• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: CRC-Press; 1 edition (July 22, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849394651
• ISBN-13: 978-0849394652
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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