Meth-Addicted Moms Have Babies With Odd Stress Response

The synthesization of methamphetamine, … Toddlers exposed to methamphetamines in the womb have abnormal responses to stress, but only when they also live in unstable home environments. Unfortunately for kids, prenatal drug use and unstable homes often go hand-in-hand. In a new study, 68 percent of kids whose mothers used meth during pregnancy showed a blunted response to stressful situations. […]