Journal of Clinical Review & Case Reports(JCRC)
ISSN: 2573-9565 | DOI: 10.33140/JCRC
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Effect of Illicit Drug use on the Fetus and Newborn: Case Report
Abstract
Moreira GS, Fontes RCFB, Toledo DO, Souza AL and Souza ACJ
Drug use, especially crack and cocaine, is a growing public health problem worldwide. Studies show that about 90% of women who use crack are in the reproductive period. Thus, in addition to all the losses already faced by the use of these illicit drugs, such as family suffering, living with crime, imminent risk of death, exposure to communicable diseases, there are also those related to gestation and to the concept, as illustrated in the following case.