Primal Health Databank: Study

Entry No:0295
Title:Perinatal medication as a potential risk factor for adult drug abuse in a North American cohort
Author(s):Nyberg K, Buka SL, Lipsitt LP
Reference:Epidemiology 2000; 11 (6): 715-16
Place of Study:USA
Abstract:The study group included 69 drug abusers. The control group included 33 non addicted siblings of drug abusers. 3 (or more)doses of opiates or barbiturates given to the mother at birth were associated, for the child, to a risk of becoming addicted multiplied by 4.7 (95% CI = 1.00 -44.1).
Keyword(s):drug addiction, obstetric medication
Discussion:This study confirms the results of previous studies with Swedish subjects.
See Also:0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0032

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