Donny's Mother Was a Heroin Addict While She Was Pregnant

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Essay

Donny's mother was a heroin addict while she was pregnant.She continued to use for an additional 6 years,despite Donny's presence.Donny,now age 7,is struggling in school.Explain why psychologists can't conclude that the heroin use alone is responsible for his cognitive deficit.

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