In Duval County, Florida, 113 babies were born with neonatal withdrawal syndrome in 2010, but unfortunately a mere 13 treatment beds were available.
Babies suffering from withdrawal symptoms experience:
- shaking
- inconsolable crying
- skin rashes
- vomiting
- diarrhea
Some of the recommendations include a proposed $22 million for more residential treatment services and substance abuse intervention; as well as a campaign to educate women regarding the dangers of using prescription drugs while pregnant. The campaign will aim at educating medical professionals and create new legislations protecting women seeking treatment. The new legislation may include barring child welfare services from automatically taking away a baby from a woman as long as she seeks treatment for an addiction to prescription drugs.
The group’s recommendations are likely to be adopted in January, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
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