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What happens to a heroin addicted baby in the first year of life?

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After detox: They will develop normally. Unfortunately, they often start with disadvantages and don't catch up. What is of concern is increased tendency to addiction when older.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Heroin: They will exhibit all the withdrawal signs but this usually in the first few days , once they get over this all should be good.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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