Epidemiological Evidence for a Decreasing Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, 2000–11

Abstract

The incidence of NAS as a discharge diagnosis has decreased in our population since 2002. Mothers are also older and engaging earlier in prenatal care. Whether these changes alter NAS presentation and diagnosis or whether pregnant women are using drugs that do not cause typical NAS (e.g. amphetamines) is uncertain and requires further study.