Vanderbilt study finds babies exposed to narcotic pain relievers more likely to experience drug withdrawal syndrome

A study by a team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that pregnant women are commonly being prescribed opioids — narcotic pain relievers such as hydrocodone — which results in an increased likelihood of NAS.

Read more here: http://news.vanderbilt.edu/2015/04/vanderbilt-study-finds-babies-exposed-to-narcotic-pain-relievers-more-likely-to-experience-drug-withdrawal-syndrome/