title: The drug-exposed infant.
abstract: Drug use is a widespread problem within our society. This problem is becoming more prevalent within the perinatal population, thus affecting the neonatal population. This article explores the effects of alcohol, cocaine, and opiates on the pregnancy and neonatal outcome.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Jorgensen
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D063647:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009357:Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010351:Patient Discharge; D011247:Pregnancy