A child can be born a drug addict because

A) drugs used by the mother will pass into the child's bloodstream.
B) addiction is an inherited personality trait.
C) drugs used by the mother create genetic defects in her chromosomes.
D) the fetus' blood has not yet developed a resistance to drugs.

Drug Addict

An individual who has developed a dependence on a substance, leading to psychological and/or physical addiction.

Mother's Bloodstream

The circulatory system of a pregnant woman through which nutrients, gases, and wastes are exchanged with the fetus.

Inherited

Passed down genetically from parents to their offspring, referring to traits, conditions, or predispositions.