Neonatal drug withdrawal

Minn Med. 2013 Mar;96(3):48-50.

Abstract

In recent years, the number of babies exposed to both illegal and prescribed drugs during pregnancy has increased. This has led to an increase in the number of babies born with addiction. This article describes the signs of neonatal drug withdrawal and suggests a comprehensive approach to preventing and treating it.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Illicit Drugs*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Male
  • Minnesota
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / rehabilitation*
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / diagnosis
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / epidemiology
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Patient Care Team
  • Pregnancy
  • Prescription Drug Misuse*

Substances

  • Illicit Drugs