One West Virginia law firm is reviewing up to 200 cases of children born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Last year, dozens of lawsuits were filed against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors for the role they play in the opioid crisis. Many were filed by states and cities in an attempt to recoup the costs they’ve… Continue reading Lawsuits Aim To Benefit Kids Born Dependent On Opioids
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FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case
The agency claims it is aware of four other NAS cases involving infants exposed to kratom in utero. A new case report published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that kratom was the cause of a newborn’s withdrawal symptoms. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other naysayers of the herbal supplement say this is a… Continue reading FDA Tries To Blame Kratom In Newborn Withdrawal Case