Drug abuse and addiction have significantly increased over the last few decades; specifically, opioid abuse and dependence have increased to epidemic proportions. This increased use of drugs does not preclude women of childbearing age or those who are pregnant. Drug abuse during pregnancy is a serious health risk for both mother and newborn infant. Fetuses exposed to drugs while in-utero develop signs of drug withdrawal during early neonatal life. This is characterized as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Although NAS is not a fatal condition, it results in significant illness and prolonged hospitalization. This activity reviews the causes, pathophysiology, and presentation of perinatal drug abuse and neonatal drug withdrawal and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing affected patients and families.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/26972
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours
Social Work: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Medical Toxicology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine