CHILDREN OF METHADONE‐DEPENDENT WOMEN: Developmental Outcomes

Mercedes M. de Cubas; Tiffany Field

doi:10.1037/h0079429

CHILDREN OF METHADONE‐DEPENDENT WOMEN: Developmental Outcomes

Mercedes M. de Cubas, Tiffany Field

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Abstract

A group of 20 children was assessed for possible effects at school age of prenatal exposure to methadone. Compared to a control group of 20 nonexposed children on measures of cognitive, social, and emotional development, and of achievement, no significant differences were found on cognitive tests, although methadone exposure was associated with lower IQ scores. Methadone-exposed children exhibited greater anxiety, aggression, and rejection than did those in the control group, and their mothers reported more behavior problems.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	266-276
Number of pages	11
Journal	American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
Volume	63
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/h0079429
State	Published - Apr 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Developmental and Educational Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Psychology (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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