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“What this suggests is that ‘widely used’ obstetric and infant drugs such as phenobarbital dysregulate the infant’s dopaminergic (dopamine-activating) system, permanently reducing his potential for pleasure and creating an imbalance he later seeks to redress through dopaminergic compulsions – substance-use disorders involving drugs such as cannabis, heroin, or LSD, say. Or sexual addiction. And, while the nature of pornography is determined by the culturally sanctioned birth abuses of mothers and babies, the impact of pornography is determined by the susceptibility created by drugs given to mothers and children.”

Quote by Antonella Gambotto-Burke

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Apple: Sex, Drugs, Motherhood and the Recovery of the Feminine

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Antonella Gambotto-Burke
Antonella Gambotto-Burke

Antonella Gambotto-Burke is an Italian-born author known for her works in history, culture, and cuisine. Born in September 1965, her writing style is characterized by in-depth research and vivid storytelling. more

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“Given that observable neurobehavioural characteristics in adulthood are determined in part by GABA-A receptors in early life, and the impact of GABA-acting drugs during pregnancy – in particular, on the construction of the brain – have been said to lead to ‘a cascade of pathogenic consequences’, it’s clear that the long-term effects of phenobarbital regularly administered during infancy would be severe.”