Due to a astounding increase in the number of babies being born addicted to prescription drugs, new guidelines have been released to help healthcare providers who care for these children. The American Academy of Pediatrics updated their guidelines for identifying and treating infants who experience drug withdrawal symptoms after birth. Read more...

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Pediatricians Address Drug-Addicted Newborn Problem originally appeared on About.com Alcoholism on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 02:45:01.

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