Newborns of Drug Addicts Suffer from Stunted Learning
USA (PRWEB) January 08, 2015 -- In revealing new research, it has been found that babies of addicts will suffer from learning deficiencies, according to BBC’s report on Dec. 31st. 80 babies of drug dependent mothers were selected for the study, and the results were saddening. The newborns scored lower across the board in motor skill assessments, coordination, and social interaction measurements. The demand for closer monitoring of newborns vulnerable to drug effects has been heightened by these findings. Harbor Village Detox has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of approval. affordable drug rehab center, which specializes in treating patients for drug and alcohol addiction.
BBC reports that the study showed babies born with traces of drugs in their systems had smaller heads, and could suggest underdeveloped brains. The focus of the study revolved around women who actively used drugs while pregnant. Conversely, the study also included mothers undergoing methadone treatments. Methadone is administered to drug addicts who are overcoming addiction.
Methadone is administered by a healthcare professional, and does not produce the same effects that other opiate based drugs do- allowing patients to assume lives of normalcy. During testing, according to BBC, methadone was found in stool samples taken from newborn babies, whose mothers were undergoing methadone treatments. Those babies who were subjected to illicit drugs performed poorly as compared to those infants exposed to methadone.
Unfortunately, the study found that infants testing positive for drug substances experienced painful withdrawal symptoms, according to BBC. To help counteract the process of withdrawal, doctors administered morphine to the newborns. Within six months of life, the infants still performed poorly when compared to their drug-free peers. Additionally, 40% of the infants tested were affected by poor eyesight.
In the face of new research concerning pregnant women and the effect of drugs on newborns, Harbor Village Detox firmly stands with the nation’s renewed prevention efforts to help curb the number of unborn infants exposed to harmful substances. Educating the community from schoolhood improves the chances that the public will experience less drug use.
Harbor Village Detox has recently earned the highest medical accreditation possible in 2014, and seeks to serve recovering drug and alcohol addicts in south Florida, and beyond. Encouraging pregnant mothers battling addiction to seek help, Harbor Village’s doors are open to provide affordable drug rehab care. the accreditation granted by The Joint Commission allows more insurance companies to grant coverage for detox treatment. The facility is equipped with heightened security, luxury amenities, and 24 hour access to medical care and therapy.
For more informationon affordable drug rehab care visit their website http://harborvillageflorida.com/ or call 1-855-290-4261.
Julian, Harbor Village Detox, http://harborvillageflorida.com/, +1 1-855-842-0102, [email protected]
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