Drug Withdrawal Problems In Pa Newborns Climbs Over 1000 Since 2000

Babies diagnosed with neo-natal abstinence syndrome tend to be born premature, have a low birth weight and suffer from respiratory problems.

Doctors say this condition is most common in babies exposed to addictive drugs, like opioids, in the mother’s womb.

Last year, there were nearly 2,000 of these babies born in the commonwealth.