Child Neuroanatomical, Neurocognitive, and Visual Acuity Outcomes With Maternal Opioid and Polysubstance Detoxification

The present study does not demonstrate gross differences relative to a comparison group in neuroanatomical and general neurocognitive characteristics of children born to mothers with opioid and polysubstance abuse who were detoxified during pregnancy. However, visual acuity was significantly lower in the drug-exposed group, requiring attention. There is a pressing need for additional and larger studies of long-term and specific child outcomes in this at-risk group.