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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1989
Page
8
Cynthia Lee describes her newborn son in graphic terms noting his bulging eyes and large head. The account references the baby’s alleged cocaine addiction and emphasizes striking physical features. The remarks portray a troubling image of the infant’s condition.
A Syracuse area report details increasing cocaine exposure among newborns, with an estimated 1,500 more babies affected in Onondaga County over two years. Hospitals report dozens of positive tests monthly, and doctors link prenatal drug use to multiple birth complications and long-term health risks.
Cynthia, once a cocaine addict, recounts the damage to her son Donald born addicted to cocaine. Doctors describe risks of strokes, malformations, seizures, and long term disabilities. Hospitals expand drug testing of mothers and infants, while social services weigh child safety and custody amid rising costs and long term care needs.
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