I'd imagine the "long-term effects" of drugs is bandied about in order to create the same moral panic that Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is nowadays.
Whilst I understand that issues such as drugs, smoking, alcohol etc in pregnancy are emotive subjects and that everyone has an opinion, I really wish that people would try to do some proper research before spouting off things as "facts". And, I don't mean the contributers on this forum - I mean the so-called "experts" and "organisations" that get their financial support from dodgy findings and try to scare us into believing that almost everything enjoyable is extremely bad for us.
I'm sick of the politicisation of pregnancy (and therefore of women when they become pregnant).
Larceny - I wouldn't even use the word "clean" in relation to recreational drugs! It is obvious that, by using such terms, the other people here haven't a clue what you're on about
I have know many people to use RECREATIONAL (and yes, I do know the difference between them and crack/heroin etc) drugs and have never known any of their children to be affected (even without the 3 month gap before getting pregnant).
Expect to be the subject of medical scrutiny, though. You will probably also receive additional visits from your health visitor after the birth because as soon as you mention the word, "drug", they will want to come round a few times just to make sure you're not "shooting up" whilst you breastfeed.
They are as "knowledgeable" as the other few percent in society who have never experimented with anything in their youth
Sorry in advance if I've offended anyone. I'm perhaps too liberal for a few on here. As I appreciate, drug use is an emotive issue (regardless of pregnancy) and my being facetious because I don't take it as seriously as its criminalistion would warrant doesn't help.