Can marijuana cause neurological development problems in infants?

Answer 1

The test will be positive if THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) (one of the psychoactive constituents of marijuana) is detected in a blood or urine sample. Bear in mind that the body stores THC in lipids (fat) from which it is released into blood or urine over a period of weeks and even months.
So, a newborn can test positive for marijuana if his or her mother has ingested enough of it (more than a few joints) in the month or two preceding giving birth.

Answer 2

If you test positive for marijuana after giving birth, your baby will be given a urine drug screen and in rare cases a meconium (stoool) drug screen. The hospital Social Worker will also be in to discuss any drug and/or alcohol issues with you. Usually, CPS (Child Protective Services) will be called by the Social Worker and given details about your "case". If your baby's drug screen is negative, you should be ok, but expect to be followed up with an unannounced visit by CPS. If your baby's drug screen is positive, CPS will be updated before you leave the hospital and your baby could be put on a "CPS hold", which bascally means your baby is now in the custody of the state until a formal assessment as to if your are a threat to your baby's safety is determined.

Answer 3

Provided infants do not smoke it, do they?? Nothing harmful to infants if their parents do smoke some. Anything else could harm any of us if overdosed, though.

Answer 4

Orange fingers from eating an entire bago of Cheetos.