Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
Purpose
To provide ongoing surveillance on the burden and trend of NAS in Rhode Island.
Key Information
- The number of substance-affected newborns and babies diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) has increased over the past decade in Rhode Island.
- Babies with NAS often require treatment for withdrawal symptoms and a longer stay in the hospital after birth.
Rhode Island Numbers 2005 - 2016
- The number of substance-affected newborns and babies diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) has increased over the past decade in Rhode Island.