It Is Difficult to Ascertain the Direct Influence of a Mother's

question 177

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to ascertain the direct influence of a mother's marijuana use on her developing fetus because:

• A) marijuana users do not generally participate in studies.
• B) pregnant women who use marijuana tend to be poorer, less educated, use more other illegal drugs, and receive less prenatal care than non-marijuana users.
• C) marijuana is not regularly used in the United States.
• D) marijuana is not generally considered a risk factor.

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