In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

Infants exposed to opioids in utero often experience symptoms of withdrawal. An infant is being monitored for opioid withdrawal inside a neonatal intensive care unit at the CAMC Women and Children

The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.

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