How do you tell a crack baby/heroine child is addicted if they haven't done the drug?!

Babies born to mothers who are addicted to heroine or crack go thorough horrible withdrawal symptoms. The become addicted while still in the womb having in essence done all the drugs the mom did but when they are born they have to go through withdrawals just like an adult addict who quits using. Do a little research on it, it is a horribly tragic way to start a life........Health Question & Answer

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Their body is still chemically addicted to the drug in their bloodstream, regardless of whether they intended to end up that way.

I think it's more offensive to refer to them as a "crack baby" or "heroine child" than say they're addicted to a drug.Health Question & Answer

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Well you can't its a disease you cant tell physically but mentally you canHealth Question & Answer

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They can tell because the baby goes through visible withdrawal symptoms from the drug.Health Question & Answer

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they have withdrawls and other symptoms. they do test their blood and alot come back positive.Health Question & Answer

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