Prescription Drug Abuse Hits Newborn Babies Hard

Prescription drug abuse hits newborn babies hard
The effects of NAS are in addition to the impact of the drug on the infant's development. The severity and duration of withdrawal depends on the drug involved. Symptoms include seizures, tremors, excessive high-pitched crying, hyperactivity and vomiting.
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Mayor Rob Ford is not receiving treatment for drug or alcohol abuse
On Tuesday, he said that he was not receiving treatment for possible drug addiction. In an interview on the “Today” show, Matt Lauer asked Ford point-blank if he is in “any drug treatment program,” to which Ford said, “No.” “I have a weight issue …
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New laws will see babies taken from addicted or abused mothers who refuse to …
Source: Getty Images. BABIES will be taken away at birth from drug-addicted or abused mothers who refuse to seek help, under new state laws that will kick in while the child is still in the womb. Pregnant women who abuse drugs or alcohol will be made …
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What are the signs and symptoms of addiction or substance abuse? — In this Twoology video, addiction expert, Kendall Evans, M.F.T., shares 18 signs and symptoms of addiction or substance abuse.Suspicions of addictive behavio…

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