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    • Prenatal MA exposure can lead to sensitization, an increased response to certain drugs in adulthood.
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    • Offspring exposed to MA prenatally do not exhibit increased active drug-seeking behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Prenatal MA exposure alters offspring's sensitivity to specific drugs.
    • The observed effects are related to the drug's impact on neurotransmitter systems, not general addiction.
    • The risk of active drug-seeking behavior in humans with prenatal MA exposure appears relatively low.