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Prenatal exposure to alcohol and cocaine are not good,
and consideration should be given to the possible
deleterious effects of over-the-counter drugs, artificial
sweeteners, and other nutritional substances generally
assumed to be safe.
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Auditory impairments
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Alcohol
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