Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): What You Need to Know

Authors

Maren Wright Wright Voss, Utah State UniversityFollow
Amelia Van Komen, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
Emily Hamilton, Utah State UniversityFollow
Aarica Cleveland
Jaclyn Miller

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

5-19-2023

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

National overdose deaths continue to rise, with 2021 marking the first time U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in a 12-month timeframe. Substance use, such as alcohol, cocaine, opioids, and marijuana, during pregnancy is also increasing. As the U.S. struggles with harmful substance use, a growing number of infants are born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a harmful outcome of fetal exposure to substances. This fact sheet will talk about why and what to do, with recommendations for safe treatment and support during pregnancy.

Recommended Citation

Voss, M. W., Van Komen, A., Hamilton, E., Cleveland, A., & Miller, J. (2023). Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS): What you need to know [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.