Which of the following substances will prime an infant to experience withdrawal both during pregnancy and after birth

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Heroin can easily pass through the placenta from the mother to the fetus, causing the fetus to become dependent on the drug. This can lead to neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) after birth, where the infant experiences withdrawal symptoms. Similarly, if a mother uses heroin during pregnancy, the newborn will experience withdrawal symptoms after birth. While other substances mentioned can also cause harm to the fetus, heroin is considered the most likely to cause neonatal withdrawal syndrome.

Which of the Following Substances Will Prime an Infant to Experience