Innocent Lost: Izabella Whitson
Innocent Lost: Izabella Whitson
HER STORY: Izabella Whitson, whose parents had criminal records and a history of heavy drug use, was born prematurely and with withdrawal symptoms from methadone, a DCF report said at the time, although the investigation concluded Izabella's mother's …
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The dilemma of prescription opioids: Shifting attitudes towards the pain patient
Or it could be symptomatic of a new attitude towards pain patients and prescription opioids by primary care and public health practitioners. … Reminiscent of the “crack baby” and “ice baby” narratives of the 1980s and 1990s, tales of abuse included …
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Treatment targets pregnant women
The alternatives are both synthetic opioids designed for detox and to reduce withdrawal symptoms, but Subutex has only one active ingredient — buprenorphine — while Suboxone also has naloxone. The naloxone works to block opioid receptors to …
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