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Prescription Addiction Epidemic Taking Toll on Newborns

Prescription addiction epidemic taking toll on newborns
About two days later, though, withdrawal kicks in. The babies have difficulty nursing and feeding. They are sensitive to light and touch; the addiction passed down from the mother can cause digestive issues and diarrhea. They cry more than the other … Read more on Tbo.com

Criminalizing harmful substance abuse during pregnancy: Is there a problem
“Mothers struggling with drug addiction in Shelby County, rural communities throughout Tennessee and poor mothers and their families will be the ones who suffer the effects of this dangerous legislation the most,” Cherisse A. Scott, founder … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Are We Addicted to Drug Testing?
And with a poor efficacy rate, inability to track new synthetics, and dearth of research proving its effectiveness against drug use, America's continued dependence on drug testing seems puzzling. In this “Just Say No” society, are we addicted to drug … Read more on Daily Beast

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