Novel methods for the detection of drug and alcohol exposure during pregnancy: implications for maternal and child health

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Apr;83(4):631-4. doi: 10.1038/sj.clpt.6100506. Epub 2008 Feb 20.

Abstract

Despite extensive evidence of fetal and neonatal risk, a large number of pregnant women are involved in excessive alcohol and drug abuse, such as with cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and cannabinoids.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alcohol-Related Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Amphetamine-Related Disorders / diagnosis
  • Biomarkers / analysis
  • Cannabinoids / adverse effects
  • Child Welfare
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cocaine-Related Disorders / diagnosis
  • Esters / analysis
  • Fatty Acids / analysis
  • Female
  • Hair / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Meconium / chemistry*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / diagnosis*
  • Substance Abuse Detection / methods*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Cannabinoids
  • Esters
  • Fatty Acids