Stephen Patrick
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Babies born with drug withdrawal symptoms on rise
The number of infants born in the United States with drug withdrawal symptoms, also known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), nearly doubled in a four-year period. Read MoreApr 30, 2015
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Vanderbilt study finds babies exposed to narcotic pain relievers more likely to experience drug withdrawal syndrome
Legally prescribed narcotics taken during pregnancy can lead to neonatal abstinence syndrome, especially in combination with tobacco or SSRIs. Read MoreApr 13, 2015
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Care for newborns with drug withdrawal uneven: study
In the United States, one infant is born each hour with drug withdrawal, known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), after being exposed to opioid medications like oxycodone in utero. Read MoreJul 17, 2014