Furthermore, the study focused only on a population of children of one particular stage of life. However, the test methods are fairly comprehensive and indicate valid outcomes. c. Design and Methods: Mothers and children were taken into a room and told to play. There were a number of toys available for the play session. After some time playing, mothers were removed from the room and the children's behavior observed for a period of 2 minutes, before the mothers were returned. Various tables denoted the results of these interactions in terms of verbal interaction, separation reactions, and other variables.

d. Method of Analysis: The data were analyzed by means of a comparative table. The group of mothers were divided into two main groups: those who exposed their unborn children to cocaine, and those who did not. The group who did use the drug during pregnancy were further divided according to the severity of their usage.

e. Findings: The findings were that non-exposed children at 12 months did not show significant variation in terms of interactions with their mothers...

The main difference was in the reaction of children to the separation period.
A f.

Limitations: The main limitations of the study lie in the population size and age group of the children. While there is no great difference in the interactions themselves, deeper studies could be conducted to quantify the true long-term effects of exposure for children, as well as their environmental risks as a result of the mothers' addiction.

An important factor in terms of future study is the long-term environmental risks of households where one or both parents are substance abusers. The study, in spite of its limitations, provides valuable grounds for further investigation, in order to help the victims of addiction, as well as their families.

Ukeje, Ikechukwu, Bendersky, Margaret and Lewis, Michael. (2001, May). Mother-Infant Interaction at 12 Months in Prenatally Cocaine-Exposed Children. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Database: FindArticles.com http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0978/is_2_27/ai_78917479