solved Prenatal substance abuse is a significant problem in this country

Prenatal substance abuse is a significant problem in this country and poses important health risks for the developing fetus. Substance abuse has been a worldwide problem at all levels of society since ancient times. Almost all drugs are known to cross the placenta and have some effect on the fetus. Children exposed to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco prenatally may exhibit a range of symptoms. Substance use among pregnant women continues to be a major public health concern as well, posing risk to the child’s development, and imposing socioeconomic burdens on society by increasing needs for medical and social services.Assignment:Present your own thoughts regarding your findings written in your own words to the class. Do not simply rewrite or restate what you have read. I am well versed on the topic so you don’t have to educate me with data and research.1.) Investigate and then discuss what you’ve learned about the effects of one of the following below (used by the mother) on the fetus or baby. 2.) Should pregnant “illegal” drug users be prosecuted? What are the pros and cons of criminalizing fetal harm? Include a reference other than the textbook for this course to support your stance (adhere to the designated reference format I provided you with located in my syllabus). *NOT REQUIRED but if you enjoyed another student’s commentary, you may respond.Alcohol AmphetaminesAspirinCaffeineCocaineNicotineLack of folic acidDieting and/or malnutritionGestational diabetesMarijuanaPseudoephedrine (in decongestants)RadiationTetracycline (an antibiotic)ThalidomideBarbituratesCocaineOpioids