In this study, Vanderbilt researchers wanted to see if the rise in infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome correlated with the overall rapid increase in overall opioid use in the U.S.. (sciencedaily.com)
The study found that from 2009 - 2012, the incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome rose in the United States from 3.4 births per 1,000 to 5.8 births per 1,000. (sciencedaily.com)
One of 20 communities across the nation to receive a grant, Erie County has seen a serious rise in neonatal abstinence syndrome among newborn babies in local hospitals as a result of exposure to opioids in the womb. (buffalonews.com)