Determination of the prevalence of drug misuse by meconium analysis.
In a pilot study to determine the local prevalence of maternal drug misuse, meconium from 400 infants was analysed for metabolites of eight controlled drugs. Cannabinoids were found in 13.25%, cocaine in 2.75%, and amphetamine in 1.75%. The prevalence of opiate and benzodiazepine misuse was masked by the presence of prescribed drugs so was undeterminable.
Williamson
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Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, Scotland, UK. scott.williamson@tuht.scot.nhs.uk
Jackson
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Skeoch
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Azzim
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Anderson
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D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D002189:Marijuana Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D008470:Meconium / Q000737:chemistry*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015995:Prevalence; D012606:Scotland / Q000453:epidemiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*
D002186:Cannabinoids