The purpose of this book is to review the basic science and clinical findings concerning maternal substance abuse and the developing nervous system of unborn children. The short-term but vitally significant repercussions of such exposure on biological development, with particular reference to the nervous system, are discussed. The book also discusses the profound influence of maternal substance abuse on behavior in adulthood, which is caused by subtle changes in the chemistry or structure of the developing nervous system. The subject will not only be of interest to clinical and basic science...

Together, the two volumes of this book provide a comprehensive review of receptors in the developing nervous system, placing basic and clinical information into perspective and pointing to possible areas for future research. The authors take a contemporary approach emphasizing information derived from the application of cell and molecular biology.