Treating newborns with opioid withdrawal

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/treating-newborns-opioid-withdrawal Treating newborns with opioid withdrawal At a Glance A clinical trial showed that giving opioid withdrawal medications based on an infant’s symptoms rather than a set schedule can shorten hospital stays. The findings suggest that as-needed treatment for infant withdrawal may lower the risk of over-treatment.