Children born to cocaine-dependent mothers have an increased probability of starting to use drugs.This effect has been correlated with:

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Studies have shown that children born to cocaine-dependent mothers have decreased gray matter volume in multiple brain regions, which may increase their likelihood of drug use later in life. Maternal attachment issues, personality changes associated with cocaine exposure, and emotional expressivity issues may also be relevant risk factors, but there is stronger evidence for the impact of gray matter reduction.

Children Born to Cocaine-Dependent Mothers Have an Increased Probability of Starting