What Are the Long Term Effects of Being Born Addicted to Drugs?

Question by Anty: What are the long term effects of being born addicted to drugs?
The immediate effects on an infant are the withdrawal symptoms and failure to thrive and bond with the caregiver. Are there any long term effects? As in, during the toddler or teenage years. Are any effects seen when they’re older?
What do you mean by “funny”? I’m asking a serious question.

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Answer by MyNickname
Funny how u used “long term”……

Answer by J Olsen
Check the following article

“The Effects of Substance Abuse on the Development of Children: Educational Implications” by Colleen Meade.

http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/abuse/

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