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Mar
13
The use and misuse of methamphetamines today is a problem throughout the United States. People of all ages abuse methamphetamines and because meth is potentially addictive, thousands are in need of treatment for their addiction. Crystal meth is another form of methamphetamine that's commonly preferred by many people. Young women abuse crystal meth quite often and find themselves while actively using meth getting pregnant.
Young women aren't the only ones abusing methamphetamines during pregnancy. Meth addiction is very powerful and if use is habitual or chronic, professional treatment is necessary for most people in order to successfully recover. Meth takes a major toll on the user and there are very serious mental and physical risks involved with abusing stimulants like methamphetamines.
Methamphetamine exposure to the fetus in the United States is a pretty big problem and because of research, we know a little more about fetal exposure to meth. This can cause babies to weigh less than they should when they're born even full term babies. When a baby is exposed to methamphetamine during pregnancy it's very common for the baby to be born prematurely.
If a mother no matter what her age abuses meth during pregnancy, there are very serious and dangerous affects to the baby during pregnancy and after their birth. The baby's development is highly at risk. This includes the babies:
Chronic abuse of methamphetamines during pregnancy can also cause:
Sadly babies that have been subjected to methamphetamines during pregnancy, especially if meth was abused chronically could suffer effects for a very long time. By the time the child is of age to attend school they are likely to:
According to the Children's Bureau children who are exposed to drugs either during pregnancy or right after birth are likely to have educational and developmental problems. There is a big chance they can show signs of depression and anxiety, suffer from psychiatric illness, have behavior problems, score low on school achievement tests, and have other problems in school.
After a baby is delivered if they were exposed to methamphetamines during pregnancy some do experience withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include; jitteriness, respiratory problems, and drowsiness.
If you are dependent on methamphetamines and become pregnant, it's important for you to seek medical help immediately. Be honest with your doctor about your use of meth and seek necessary help such as substance abuse treatment, counseling or therapy, or 12 step group therapy to help you with recovery.
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