Some women and fathers-to-be have no clue what the effects of drugs and alcohol are on an unborn baby. Let’s get educated, shall we? If you or your significant other is pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, or you know someone who is, here are plenty of good reasons to get into a drug rehab program first:

Alcohol can cause: impaired muscle and joint use, impaired speech, behavioral problems, unusual facial characteristics, heart and limb defects and miscarriage. And, just so you’re aware, alcohol use by dad can also produce the same problems.

• Marijuana can cause: hyperactivity or an inability to pay attention, impulsivity, impaired decision making skills and memory problems.
• Cocaine can cause: sudden infant death syndrome, mental deficiencies, lowered IQ and miscarriage.
• Amphetamines can cause: problems with the circulatory system – the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries
• PCP can cause: abnormal development
• Barbiturates can cause: seizures, poor feeding, withdrawal symptoms for the baby and birth defects.
• Opioids can cause: preeclampsia (high blood pressure, swelling, headaches, changes in vision), growth retardation while in the mother, premature labor, complications during pregnancy and abnormalities – all of these problems can effect both mother and baby and can be fatal for both)
• Prescription Drugs can cause: many prescription drugs can have similar effects as described above. The best policy one can have is NO DRUGS WHATSOEVER during pregnancy.

But, what if you’re already pregnant? I’d highly recommend that you consult a medical doctor who specializes in drug detox and drug rehab. If you’re planning on getting pregnant or it’s a possibility, a successful drug rehab program that will get you off of drugs and/or alcohol and help prevent relapse should be done without delay.

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