Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome In The United States, 2004–16
Ashley A. Leech, William O. Cooper, Elizabeth McNeer, Theresa A Scott, Stephen W. Patrick
Abstract
After increasing for nearly two decades, rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome have recently leveled off, reaching a plateau as early as 2014. These findings may represent successful efforts to prevent and treat opioid use before and during pregnancy.
Topics & Concepts
AbstinencePregnancyMedicinePsychiatryPsychologyGeneticsBiologyPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsHomelessness and Social IssuesMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum